Associate Director, Business Development ADC Licensing

Lonza Group Ltd.; Netherlands; Hybrid; EUR 95,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Lonza Oss in the Netherlands seeks an Associate Director, Business Development for ADC Licensing to drive out-licensing and partnering activities. The role involves strategic BD, market analysis, and hands-on deal execution, including negotiations and due diligence, with global stakeholders.

Require a Master’s in Life Sciences and 7–10 years’ experience in biotech/pharma licensing. Travel globally; remote work options available, reporting to Head of Commercial Development (ADS Licensing).

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Life Sciences or equivalent.
• 7–10 years of relevant work experience in Life Science, CDMO, Biotech or Pharma.
• Ability to navigate complex licensing discussions with data-driven reasoning.
• Strong relationship building skills and commercial acumen.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; strong analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop, and execute new partnering and out-licensing opportunities, including term sheets and due diligence.
• Plan and manage global business development pipeline and outreach campaigns.
• Build and maintain relationships with new and existing partners across sites and functions.
• Monitor market trends and inform business development strategy.
• Present Lonza Oss technology platforms to prospective partners and collaborators.
• Collaborate with Head of Commercial Development (ADS Licensing) and senior leadership on negotiations and due diligence.

Education

Master’s degree in Life Sciences

Job description

Associate Director, Business Development, ADC Licensing (Location: Oss - Remote)

The Associate Director, Business Development ADC Licensing is responsible for driving out-licensing and partnering activities for Lonza’s ADC technology platform. The role combines strategic business development, market analysis, and hands‑on deal execution, including outreach, negotiations, due diligence, and contract finalization. The position works closely with senior stakeholders to advance commercial objectives and expand strategic partnerships.

What you will get:

• An agile career and dynamic working culture.
• An inclusive and ethical workplace.
• Compensation programs that recognise high performance.
• A variety of benefits dependent on role and location.
• The full-time annual base pay for this position in the Netherlands is expected to range between 95.250,- EUR and 133.350,- EUR.
• The full list of our global benefits can be found here: https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits.

What you will do:

• Identify, develop, and execute new partnering and out‑licensing opportunities, including preparation and negotiation of term sheets, quantitative analyses, contract negotiations, and execution of definitive agreements.
• Plan and execute comprehensive partnering outreach campaigns and actively manage and track the global business development pipeline.
• Build, maintain, and further develop trusted relationships with new and existing partners through effective communication and cultural awareness.
• Monitor and analyze market trends, competitive landscape, and relevant companies and therapeutic areas to inform business development strategy.
• Present and pitch Lonza Oss technology platforms to prospective partners and collaborators.
• Collaborate closely with the Head of Commercial Development (ADS Licensing) and senior site and business leadership in the development and execution of business development plans, negotiations, and due diligence activities.

What we are looking for:

• Master’s degree in the field of Life Sciences or equivalent
• 7 - 10 years relevant work experience (Life Science, CDMO, Biotech, Pharma)
• Ability to navigate complex licensing discussions and technical information.
• Strong relationship building skills and commercial acumen.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical capabilities (qualitative & quantitative).
• Ability to influence stakeholders thoughtfully using logic and supporting data.
• Ability to represent ADS Licensing credibly with senior external stakeholders.
• Comfort working autonomously and cross functionally.
• Ability to travel globally for partner meetings and internal alignment.
• Valid passport required for business travel.

About Lonza

Lonza Ossis a biotech company with a clinical-stage platform technology that enables best‑in‑class antibody‑drug conjugates (ADCs), bispecific antibodies and other targeted therapeutics under a technology out‑licensing business model. At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow.

Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work we want you to be part of.

Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.