LICENSING SCOUTING ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR

hace 4 días


Barcelona, España Almirall A tiempo completo

We are seeking a strategic, scientifically driven, and business-savvy Associate Director, Licensing Scouting within Business Development & Licensing (BD&L). This role is critical in identifying and assessing external innovation opportunities that align with Almirall’s global R&D and commercial objectives. The position reports directly to the Senior Director Licensing. Lead systematic screening and scouting of biotech and pharma companies globally (excluding China) to identify actionable pre‑clinical and clinical‑stage opportunities Translate scientific insights into actionable opportunities and communicate strategic rationale to the other functions involved in project triage and maintain a portfolio of prioritized pre‑clinical and clinical assets. Establish and maintain regular contacts and networking with external companies, BD professionals, VCs, academic centres/innovation hubs and experts in the dermatology field. Act as the primary driver of cross‑functional alignment, ensuring scientific and commercial perspectives are integrated into decision‑making (R&D, clinical, regulatory, IP, commercial, finance, etc.). Prepare and present opportunity summaries and recommendation memos for internal governance committees. As leader of Due Diligence, you will also be involved in transaction negotiation in collaboration with legal, finance, and senior BD leadership, to ensure key Due Diligence items are considered and covered in the contractual negotiation. Ensure seamless handoff and integration of licensed assets with internal project teams’ post‑deal. Advanced degree in life sciences (PhD, PharmD or MD). An MBA or equivalent business training is a plus. platform technology, research collaborations, early‑stage or late‑clinical‑stage assets). Track record of successful experience in identifying projects and moving forward through Due Diligence. Strategic mindset with the ability to connect scientific data with commercial implications and understand how the scientific hypothesis formulated by the companies can translate into competitive advantages in the future market environment. Skilled at navigating ambiguity and driving clarity in complex, high‑stakes evaluations. Understanding of the pharma market, commercial principles, and medical unmet needs. Extensive network in the pharmaceutical, biotech, VC, scientific and academic community. Proficient level of English is a must; Comfortable working in a cross‑cultural, global team environment. You lead due Diligence processes that result in well‑documented, well‑informed, high‑quality investment decisions. We are a people‑centric company where employees are at their best, patients and customers are at the heart of every decision, and our focus and agility allow us to deliver greater impact for all. We are proud of each one of our employees , their development, and growth: they are the success of the company. Innovation: we put the patient and customer at the center, we create novel solutions and we empower entrepreneurial mindsets. Simplicity: we act decisively and avoid over‑analysis, we understand why before we act and we are agile & keep things simple. Employment type Full‑time Research and Science Industries Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Biotechnology Research



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