R&D Pipeline and Innovation Manager (f/m/d)
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R&D Pipeline and Innovation Manager (f/m/d)
Join to apply for the R&D Pipeline and Innovation Manager (f/m/d) role at AOP Health
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:
R&D Pipeline and Innovation Manager (f/m/d)
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.
Your Qualifications 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 with project 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
* 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 EUR 75.000.- 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
Research
* Industries
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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