Global Innovation Manager / Business Development Manager – Oncology

The Global external innovation team at Menarini Stemline is a uniquely positioned structure working to provide a 360-degree support to the Menarini Stemline Oncology business. The team is active in all the aspects of the global oncology strategic and business development employing an end-to-end model on both buy and sell side.

We are seeking a skilled Global Innovation Manager / Business Development Manager with a robust scientific background to drive our oncology acquisition and licensing efforts to join this team. This role requires a deep understanding of both the scientific and strategic aspects of drug development, particularly in the oncology field.

Key Responsibilities:

• Technical Evaluations: Lead the technical evaluation of preclinical and clinical oncology assets, thoroughly assessing their potential and associated risks.
• Dynamic Environment: Thrive in a fast-paced business development environment with a strong grasp of the latest industry breakthroughs in drug and pharmaceutical development.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Manage cross-functional evaluations of oncology technologies through established workflows and support comprehensive due diligence processes.
• Strategic Support: Contribute to the strategic development of the Menarini-Stemline pipeline by providing valuable medical and clinical insights.
• Industry Representation: Represent the company at key scientific and partnering events, advocating for our goals and values while identifying promising drug development opportunities from preclinical stages through to commercialization.
• Standards Compliance: Ensure all activities adhere to Menarini-Stemline’s oncology standards and regulatory requirements.

Desired Skills and Experience:

Background:

• PhD in a life science or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in business development or at least 5 years in roles related to clinical-stage oncology projects, R&D, or Medical Affairs.
• Post-doctoral experience, international exposure, or an MBA is highly advantageous.
• Mandatory experience in oncology, with global or international experience preferred.

Capabilities:

• Scientific Analysis: Proven experience in analyzing scientific data, literature, and information. Ability to write comprehensive reports that synthesize and summarize critical scientific insights from diverse sources.
• Oncology Trends: In-depth knowledge of oncology trends and the ability to offer strategic scientific insights.
• Results-Driven: Highly motivated and results-oriented with a strong track record of delivering outcomes.
• Organizational Skills: Exceptional organizational, communication, and project management abilities.
• Executive Interaction: Effective at interacting with and communicating complex information to senior executive teams.
• Project Management: Capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously with strong problem-solving and solution-oriented skills.
• Team Collaboration: Excellent team player with the ability to work effectively across all organizational levels.
• Autonomous Operation: Ability to drive projects independently and expedite processes.
• Language Proficiency: Fluent in English, both written and oral, with the ability to confidently communicate business opportunities.
• Travel Willingness: Willingness to travel approximately 10% of the time.