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The Head of Oncology is a senior scientific and strategic leadership role responsible for shaping and executing the R&D; strategy within the oncology therapeutic area as well as leading strategic partnerships in the field. Reporting to the Head of Therapeutic Areas, this role drives innovation, identifies high-impact opportunities, and steers cross-functional efforts to build a competitive and differentiated pipeline. The role operates in a matrix environment, influencing internal and external stakeholders to position Evotec as a leader in the field.
Responsibilities
Accountable and responsible for the overarching strategy to develop an internal pipeline of state-of-the-art oncology technology platforms and assets as well as the subsequent partnering with pharma and biotech companies and creation of spin-out companies
Leading strategic collaborations, provide strategic guidance and oncology drug discovery expertise to further broaden and develop an attractive product candidate pipeline and achieve the overarching research and commercial goals for the collaboration
Line manager for the Oncology RnD team and Evotec’s BMS-Onco core team
Lead the strategic development of Evotec’s Innovate Oncology and platform portfolio and drive next generation innovation with strong commercial potential
Accountable for proposing, defending and managing the R&D; budget for internal oncology asset development
Provide disease know-how and drug discovery expertise to support Evotec’s internal R&D; efforts in oncology
Establish and maintain professional working relationships between Evotec staff and collaborators to ensure the collaboration and internal projects are developed according to plan
Set aligned goals for the team members to drive performance and create a positive climate for development and growth
Provide scientific leadership and collaborate with Operations, Key Account Management and Business Development to identify, shape, and convert RnD projects into partnerships
Work constructively and collaboratively with all functions & disciplines located at different Evotec sites to ensure delivery of the agreed goals
Represent Evotec’s expertise at customer events, scientific conferences, consortia, and in peer-reviewed publications
Re quired Qualification
PhD degree in molecular biology/biochemistry or similar life science subject
Several years of cancer biology expertise in drug discovery and development, paired with high scientific rigor and excellent leadership skills
Solid strategical and technical understanding of the pharma R&D; value chain and project deliverables with in-depth subject matter expertise in oncology
In depth experience and practical knowledge of pharmaceutical drug discovery and development from target ID to IND filing, including translational science expertise
Strong leader and organizer of cross-departmental and multi-site activities
Very strong experience of working effectively within collaborations
Excellent leadership, networking and project management skills – key strategic and scientific driver of internal and external activities
Flexible working style; adaptable to time efficient trouble shooting to drive key decision-making processes
Initiator, supporter and driver of the identification of improvement and innovation opportunities
Experience of resource monitoring
Very strong communicator
For Italy:
In compliance with fundamental ethical and professional principles and with Legislative Decree 198/2006, Evotec is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a safe, diverse, and inclusive workplace built on mutual respect. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates and employees based on their skills, experience, and professional qualifications. In line with our ethical and professional principles, all employment-related decisions, including recruitment and selection processes, are made fairly and without any form of discrimination. All qualified candidates will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, sex, age, disability, genetic information, gender expression, gender identity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.
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