Senior Portfolio Optimization & Corporate Development Lead

DSM-Firmenich AG; Exton (PA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Total rewards

Annual bonus

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Recognition programs

Job summary

dsm-firmenich Exton, PA is seeking a Sr. Manager Portfolio Optimization to lead negotiation, execution, and management of Biomedical Corporate Development contracts.

You will collaborate with Global Leadership and external partners on licensing, asset acquisitions, and wind-down transactions. The role requires advanced contracting, strategic thinking, and the ability to balance long-term priorities with near-term objectives to maximize value.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated success performing contract drafting, negotiation, and contract process leadership.
• Ability to analyze information, problems, situations, practices or procedures; identify patterns and implications.
• Strong oral and written communications skills in a cross-functional setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead negotiation, execution, and management of Biomedical Corporate Development contracts (time-bound; licensing, asset acquisitions, M&A diligence).
• Provide contractual support to draft and negotiate alliance agreements and strategic supplier terms.
• Ensure compliance with contract policies and internal approval procedures.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Cross-functional

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree; MBA/LL.M. preferred

Job description

dsm-firmenich Exton, PA is seeking a Sr. Manager Portfolio Optimization to lead negotiation, execution, and management of Biomedical Corporate Development contracts.

You will collaborate with Global Leadership and external partners on licensing, asset acquisitions, and wind-down transactions. The role requires advanced contracting, strategic thinking, and the ability to balance long-term priorities with near-term objectives to maximize value.