Principal Business Development – Search & Evaluation (f/m/d)
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AOP Health is the European pioneer for integrated therapies for rare diseases and in critical care. To enhance our team in Vienna we are looking for a:
Principal Business Development – Search & Evaluation (f/m/d)
We are seeking a Principal BD Search & Evaluation to lead the identification, assessment, and early engagement of external drug candidates and technologies that align with our R&D and business priorities. Acting as a key interface between internal teams and external partners, the Principal BD Search & Evaluation will ensure a steady pipeline of high-potential opportunities across multiple therapeutic areas.
What Your Day To Day Will Look Like
Search & Evaluation
* Lead proactive scouting and in-depth scientific and commercial assessment of external drug candidates, technologies, and platforms.
* Basic understanding of IP and implied limitations, review clinical data, and assess the strategic fit of opportunities.
* Collaborate with BD Project Leaders to build competitive overviews and conduct preliminary commercial evaluations.
* Maintain structured tracking and documentation of evaluated opportunities.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
* Serve as a central interface between internal teams and external innovation sources.
* Coordinate with stakeholders in R&D, Regulatory, Marketing, and Corporate Development to ensure alignment of search activities.
* Manage intake and triage of external proposals from global affiliates, senior management, and academic or industry partners.
* Monitor scientific advances and market trends to identify strategic gaps and opportunities.
* Contribute to the development and continuous update of our external opportunity pipeline.
* Support due diligence through expert insights, landscape assessments, and KOL engagement.
Stakeholder Engagement
* Facilitate internal reviews with cross-functional experts and executive decision-makers.
* Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and initial partnering meetings.
* Work with R&D Innovation and BD teams to prepare non-binding offers, early risk assessments, and deal structures.
* Support negotiation strategy, draft early-stage agreements, and help guide assets through pre-diligence to transaction execution.
Your Qualifications and Experience
* Degree in Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field (PhD and/or MBA)
* Minimum 5 years of experience in Search & Evaluation, R&D, Business Development, or related functions in the pharma or biotech industry.
* Demonstrated expertise in scouting and evaluating assets across various development stages.
* Solid scientific understanding of one or more therapeutic areas: Oncology, Hematology, Rare Diseases, Respiratory, Cardiovascular/Metabolic.
* Proven track record of supporting or leading successful in-licensing or acquisition transactions (please include deal sheet, if applicable).
* Exceptional analytical, presentation, and communication skills.
* Experience with data analytics platforms and competitive intelligence tools used in pharma evaluation.
Our offer
* An open corporate culture with the opportunity to contribute your own ideas
* Working independently in a collegial and committed team
* Flexible working hours (flexitime/time-out days), bonus scheme, company car, additional benefits and employee events
* Structured onboarding and support through a buddy system
* Gross annual salary provided for this function is a minimum of EUR 100.000.- based on full-time employment (38,5h/week). Any potential overpayment depends on professional experience and qualifications.
Please note that we can only consider applications submitted via the provided link.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Business Development
* Industries
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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