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 an:
In this role, you ensure strategic oversight and continuous optimization of AOP’s R&D portfolio. You act as a cross-functional integrator for scientific, commercial, and competitive insights and align R&D activities with corporate strategy.
What Your Day To Day Will Look Like
* Lead and coordinate evaluations of early-stage drug candidates, aligning with scientific, clinical, and regulatory criteria.
* Support portfolio prioritization using structured frameworks and provide clear documentation for decision-making.
* Develop early-stage business cases including development plans, timelines, cost estimates, and valuation scenarios.
* Advanced analytics (e.g., rNPV, Monte Carlo) and scenario modeling.
* Conduct competitive and scientific landscaping to monitor emerging assets, platforms, and R&D strategies.
* Generate strategic insights through horizon scanning and regulatory/clinical trend analysis.
* Facilitate cross-functional input across R&D, BD, and Commercial to align assumptions and risks.
* Represent AOP at partnering events and scientific conferences, supporting asset scouting and early evaluations.
* Coordinate joint evaluation processes and external collaborations, maintaining alignment with AOP’s portfolio needs.
* Prepare decision materials for governance, including summaries, risk/benefit assessments, and recommendations.
YourQualifications and Experience
* Advanced degree (MSc, PhD, PharmD, MD) in life sciences or related field.
* 5-8 years of relevant industry experience in R&D operations, early development, portfolio management, or business development.
* Demonstrated understanding of the drug development process from discovery through early clinical phases.
* Experience with asset evaluation, diligence coordination, and development planning.
* Competency in financial modeling and business case preparation.
* Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams without direct authority.
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and ability to convey complex ideas clearly across scientific and non-scientific audiences.
* Strong change-management and negotiation skills
* Fluency in English, German is a plus.
* Hands-on experience in project scoping, feasibility studies, and budget planning
* Familiarity withproject management methodologies(e.g., Agile, Waterfall, Scrum) and governance best practices.
* Experience in pharmaceutical or healthcare industries is an advantage
Our offer
* An open corporate culture with the opportunity to contribute your own ideas
* Working independently in a collegial and committed team
* Modern working environment with good public transport connections (U4 - Heiligenstadt)
* Flexible working hours (flexitime/time-out days), bonus scheme, additional benefits and employee events
* Structured onboarding and support through a buddy system
* Gross annual salary provided for this function is a minimum of EUR75.000.-based on full-time employment (38,5h/week). Any potential overpayment depends on professional experience and qualifications.
Main Benefits
* Bonus
* Homeoffice
* Company car
* Employee mobile phone
* Flexible working hours
* Laptop
* Initial and continuing education
* Canteen
* Good transport connection
* Employee events
* Meal allowance
* Company doctor
* Parking spot
* Healthmeasures
* Employee discount
Main Benefits
* Bonus
* Homeoffice
* Company car
* Employee mobile phone
* Flexible working hours
* Laptop
* Initial and continuing education
* Canteen
* Good transport connection
* Employee events
* Meal allowance
* Company doctor
* Parking spot
* Healthmeasures
* Employee discount
Main Benefits
* Bonus
* Homeoffice
* Company car
* Employee mobile phone
* Flexible working hours
* Laptop
* Initial and continuing education
* Canteen
* Good transport connection
* Employee events
* Meal allowance
* Company doctor
* Parking spot
* Healthmeasures
* Employee discount
Main Benefits
* Bonus
* Homeoffice
* Company car
* Employee mobile phone
* Flexible working hours
* Laptop
* Initial and continuing education
* Canteen
* Good transport connection
* Employee events
* Meal allowance
* Company doctor
* Parking spot
* Healthmeasures
* Employee discount
Main Benefits
* Bonus
* Homeoffice
* Company car
* Employee mobile phone
* Flexible working hours
* Laptop
* Initial and continuing education
* Canteen
* Good transport connection
* Employee events
* Meal allowance
* Company doctor
* Parking spot
* Healthmeasures
* Employee discount
Main Benefits
* Bonus
* Homeoffice
* Company car
* Employee mobile phone
* Flexible working hours
* Laptop
* Initial and continuing education
* Canteen
* Good transport connection
* Employee events
* Meal allowance
* Company doctor
* Parking spot
* Healthmeasures
* Employee discount
Main Benefits
* Bonus
* Homeoffice
* Company car
* Employee mobile phone
* Flexible working hours
* Laptop
* Initial and continuing education
* Canteen
* Good transport connection
* Employee events
* Meal allowance
* Company doctor
* Parking spot
* Healthmeasures
* Employee discount
Main Benefits
* Bonus
* Homeoffice
* Company car
* Employee mobile phone
* Flexible working hours
* Laptop
* Initial and continuing education
* Canteen
* Good transport connection
* Employee events
* Meal allowance
* Company doctor
* Parking spot
* Healthmeasures
* Employee discount
Main Benefits
* Bonus
* Homeoffice
* Company car
* Employee mobile phone
* Flexible working hours
* Laptop
* Initial and continuing education
* Canteen
* Good transport connection
* Employee events
* Meal allowance
* Company doctor
* Parking spot
* Healthmeasures
* Employee discount
Main Benefits
* Bonus
* Homeoffice
* Company car
* Employee mobile phone
* Flexible working hours
* Laptop
* Initial and continuing education
* Canteen
* Good transport connection
* Employee events
* Meal allowance
* Company doctor
* Parking spot
* Healthmeasures
* Employee discount
Main Benefits
* Bonus
* Homeoffice
* Company car
* Employee mobile phone
* Flexible working hours
* Laptop
* Initial and continuing education
* Canteen
* Good transport connection
* Employee events
* Meal allowance
* Company doctor
* Parking spot
* Healthmeasures
* Employee discount
Your Contact
Kathrin Breuer, BA, MA
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