Reporting to the Head of Global External Innovation & Business Development (EI&BD), this role is embedded within the EI&BD function and plays a central role in advancing our global partnering strategy. You will contribute to and, based on experience, lead licensing transactions within a highly collaborative, cross-functional team environment, where successful deal-making is driven by collective expertise and aligned execution.
This is an opportunity to operate at the interface of science and business, translating complex data and strategic intent into high-quality agreements that shape Dr. Falk’s development pipeline and partnerships.
Key Responsibilities
- Work closely within the Global External Innovation & Business Development team to identify, assess, and advance in- and out-licensing opportunities.
- Contribute across the full licensing lifecycle, from opportunity evaluation (scientific, strategic, and commercial) to alliance establishment and contract execution.
- Lead or support licensing transactions depending on experience level, with the opportunity to progressively take ownership of more complex deals.
- Drive the contracting workstream: structure, draft, review, and negotiate non-binding term sheets (NBTS) and definitive agreements in close collaboration with EI&BD colleagues, internal stakeholders in particular Legal, and external legal partners.
- Leverage strong scientific understanding to interpret preclinical and clinical data, support opportunity valuation, and strengthen negotiation positions with evidence-based insights.
- Anticipate and resolve contract-related challenges by aligning internal cross-functional teams and external partners toward pragmatic solutions.
- Monitor contractual obligations, milestones, and governance processes; support renewals, amendments, and lifecycle management of agreements.
- Maintain accurate documentation and ensure transparency of contract status and key terms.
- Present and communicate key contract-related information to stakeholders and governance bodies.
- Collaborate with Global Commercial New Product and Finance teams to support robust business case development.
- Build and maintain a global network of partners and collaborators.
