VP – Academic Partnerships

What You’ll Do:

Lead the execution and ongoing expansion of the LAB eN2 BRIDGE alliance in the US

Serve as Evotec’s on-site ‘Evotec Collaboration Lead’ across some of the most renowned universities and non-university research institutions in the US

Identify, evaluate and prioritize therapeutic projects from academic partners, aligned with defined strategic focus areas

Partner with internal scientific and drug discovery teams to shape development plans to de-risk early concepts and enable the translation from idea into a therapeutic concept to be tested in humans

Work closely with institutional Technology Transfer Offices (TTOs) and Principal Investigators to facilitate project onboarding, funding decisions, and licensing opportunities

Drive day-to-day collaboration with our partner, ensuring effective communication, alignment and delivery of partnership objectives

Provide strategic input for Evotec’s academic alliances across the US

Provide input into broader Academic Partnerships strategy, sharing insights from the US ecosystem and market trends

Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams including research, business development, and alliance management to ensure successful program execution

Who You Are:

PhD or MD degree

12+ years experience in basic research and/or drug discovery within academia, biotech or pharma

Competitive and well-documented track record in the discovery of first-in class or best-in-class therapeutics within the metabolic disease area

Demonstrated track record in evaluating and recommending investment in early-stage therapeutic concepts in the above therapeutic areas across therapeutic modalities

Experience working within or alongside academic institutions, technology transfer offices, and industry partnerships

Strong understanding of drug discovery and early development processes, including key decision points and risk mitigation strategies

Proven ability to manage and grow external partnerships

General understanding of intellectual property (IP) rights

Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage effectively with both scientific and business audiences

Possess outstanding scientific curiosity and communication skills

Why Join Us:

Growth Opportunities: We’re a company that believes in continuous learning and development. Whether it’s professional courses, mentorship, or new projects, we’ll help you grow.

Flexible Work Environment: We offer flexible work options to help you balance your professional and personal life. This role will be remote, with some travel within the US and EU travelling.

Inclusive Culture: We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone’s voice is valued, and curiosity is encouraged.

Innovative Projects: You’ll have the chance to work on groundbreaking initiatives and cutting-edge technology in an atmosphere where your curiosity is the key to success.

A Place for Big Ideas: We don’t just talk about thinking outside the box—we throw the box away. If you’ve got ideas, we want to hear them.