Innovation Catalyst - Business Opportunities

beBeeInnovation; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 80.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading company seeks an experienced Innovation Manager to enhance its innovation strategy within the pharmaceutical sector. The ideal candidate will lead technical evaluations for new opportunities and identify emerging technologies, ensuring the company remains competitive. This role requires a strong understanding of industry regulations and extensive experience in R&D.

Formación

• 10+ years experience in pharmaceutical or biotech industry.
• Strong understanding of drug/technology development lifecycle.
• Technical due diligence and cross-functional collaboration experience.

Responsabilidades

• Lead technical due diligence for new business development opportunities.
• Coordinate between R&D, Clinical Development, Regulatory Affairs, and IP.
• Identify and analyze emerging technologies with strategic benefit.

Conocimientos

Communication

Analytical

Presentation

Strategic mindset

Educación

PhD, PharmD, or MSc in Life Sciences or Biomedical Engineering

MBA

Descripción del empleo

Innovation Manager, Business Development

We are seeking a highly skilled Innovation Manager to play a key role in advancing our company's innovation strategy. This position will be responsible for shaping and strengthening the innovation pipeline by leading the technical evaluation of new opportunities.

The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of the drug / technology development lifecycle and regulatory environment. They will also have demonstrated experience in technical due diligence and cross-functional collaboration.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to contribute to the identification and integration of external innovations, helping us maintain our competitive edge and commitment to innovation across therapeutic areas.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead or support technical due diligence for new business development opportunities, assessing scientific soundness, development feasibility, and potential risks.
• Act as the central point of coordination between R&D, Clinical Development, Regulatory Affairs, and IP to inform project assessments and align on strategy.
• Identify, analyze, and present emerging technologies, platforms, or trends that may offer strategic benefit to the organization.
• Partner with Business Development leadership to define clear project strategies, go / no-go criteria, and development plans based on technical assessments.
• Contribute to the evaluation and prioritization of projects within the innovation portfolio; assist in the development of business cases and presentations for senior leadership.
• Attend relevant scientific and industry congresses to monitor trends, engage with thought leaders, and identify new technologies or partnership opportunities.
• Engage with external partners, start-ups, or academic institutions to explore collaborations and innovation opportunities.

Qualifications :

• An advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, or MSc) in Life Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, or related field; MBA is a plus.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in pharmaceutical or biotech industry, preferably in R&D or technology evaluation roles.
• A strong understanding of the drug / technology development lifecycle and regulatory environment.
• Demonstrated experience in technical due diligence and cross-functional collaboration.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and presentation skills.
• A strategic mindset with the ability to assess and synthesize complex technical information for business decision-making.
• The willingness and ability to travel to scientific meetings, congresses, and partner sites.

Preferred Attributes :

• Experience with end-to-end pharmaceutical product development, experience in Biotechnology is a plus.
• Familiarity with intellectual property landscapes and patent evaluation.
• A global perspective on healthcare innovation trends and technologies.