Remote Associate Director ADC Licensing & Partnerships

Lonza Group; Oss; Hybrid; EUR 95,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Agile culture

Inclusive workplace

Performance-based pay

Role-based benefits

Job summary

Lonza Oss in Oss, Netherlands, seeks an Associate Director for Business Development in ADC Licensing to lead out-licensing programs and partner with biotech and pharma companies globally.

You will identify opportunities, draft term sheets, negotiate deals, conduct due diligence, and drive definitive agreements while aligning commercial strategy with Lonza’s ADC platform.

The role offers a remote-friendly environment, global travel, and a competitive package in the Dutch market.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Life Sciences or equivalent required.
• 7–10 years experience in Life Science, CDMO, biotech or pharma.
• Ability to navigate complex licensing discussions and present data clearly.
• Strong relationship-building and commercial acumen.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to travel globally.
• Autonomy and cross-functional collaboration capability.

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop, and execute new partnering and out-licensing opportunities, including term sheets, analyses, negotiations, and definitive agreements.
• Plan and execute outbound partnering campaigns and manage the global BD pipeline.
• Maintain relationships with new and existing partners through effective communication.
• Monitor market trends and competitive landscape to inform strategy.
• Present Lonza Oss platforms to prospective partners and collaborators.
• Collaborate with senior leadership on development plans, due diligence, and negotiations.

Skills

Analytical capabilities

Verbal and written communication

Relationship building

Commercial acumen

Licensing discussions

Global travel

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decision making

Education

Master’s degree in Life Sciences

7–10 years relevant work experience

Job description

Lonza Oss in Oss, Netherlands, seeks an Associate Director for Business Development in ADC Licensing to lead out-licensing programs and partner with biotech and pharma companies globally.

You will identify opportunities, draft term sheets, negotiate deals, conduct due diligence, and drive definitive agreements while aligning commercial strategy with Lonza’s ADC platform.

The role offers a remote-friendly environment, global travel, and a competitive package in the Dutch market.