Senior VP, Immunology External Innovation

Lilly; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 248,000 - 363,000; Full time

Job summary

Lilly seeks an AVP, External Innovation, Immunology to shape strategy across the Immunology portfolio and lead external partnerships. This role supervises and develops the Immunology EI team and drives deal flow from opportunity identification through deal completion.

You will work with senior management and cross-functional partners to build the external portfolio, assess scientific and business value, and translate strategy into deal constructs, while ensuring alignment with CBD and other

Qualifications

• Bachelor's and/or higher degree in science/healthcare.
• 8+ years in pharma/biotech/ventures; 5+ years external innovation.
• 2+ years supervisory experience.
• Strong scientific background with drug discovery/development.

Responsibilities

• Lead external innovation strategy for Immunology with senior management and CBD/EI stakeholders.
• Own and develop TA external portfolio and innovation strategy; originate new areas.
• Deliver external innovation priorities and deals; stay at the forefront of external innovation.
• Define landscapes, investment theses, and go/no-go criteria from scratch.
• Identify external opportunities, partners, and perform initial diligence.
• Lead in-depth scientific and business due diligence and prepare management decks.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Science/Healthcare

Job description

Lilly seeks an AVP, External Innovation, Immunology to shape strategy across the Immunology portfolio and lead external partnerships. This role supervises and develops the Immunology EI team and drives deal flow from opportunity identification through deal completion.

You will work with senior management and cross-functional partners to build the external portfolio, assess scientific and business value, and translate strategy into deal constructs, while ensuring alignment with CBD and other