M&A and Licensing Analyst – Pharmaceutical
Corporate Strategy & Finance Department – Aims International Italia Società Benefit is looking for an associate-level analyst to support strategic partnership opportunities across the global market, providing analysis, assessment and negotiation support throughout the early‑stage M&A and licensing lifecycle.
Key responsibilities
- Identifying key targets – companies, products and assets.
- Building, expanding and consolidating relationships with stakeholders – internal and external.
- Maintaining and regularly updating BD mapping and related platforms/tools.
- Supporting the preparation of business cases:
- Business case – economics / PowerPoint presentation.
- Termsheet and contract understanding.
- Project & team management – project planning and management, data‑room management (IN/OUT) and due‑diligence management/coordination (IN/OUT).
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Economics or Engineering.
- Fluency in English; knowledge of other languages is considered an advantage.
- 3–5 years of experience in the Pharma Business or in Consulting, with direct exposure to financial processes, budgeting, planning/forecasting within the pharmaceutical sector.
- Deep understanding of the Pharma/BioTech competitive arena and evolving market scenarios (e.g., competitive landscape, market & pipeline).
- Ability to understand and contribute to the management of a business case.
- Ability to conduct research, analyze data and assess market trends and competitor behaviours.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
Leadership & Human Skills
- Strong strategic and analytical abilities with a relentless drive for execution.
- Capacity to prioritize and apply critical reasoning.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative and "can‑do" attitude.
- Ability to build and maximise relationships/networking with cross‑functional internal and strategic external stakeholders.
Location
- Rome – hybrid‑eligible (smart working).
- Relocation allowance provided if necessary.
Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Finance and Strategy/Planning – Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Business Consulting and Services