Associate Director, Licensing and Business

A career at our company is an ongoing journey of discovery: our 60,300 people are shaping how the world lives, works and plays through next generation advancements in Healthcare, Life Science and Electronics. For more than 350 years and across the world we have passionately pursued our curiosity to find novel and vibrant ways of enhancing the lives of others.

**Your Role**:
We are looking forAssociate Director, Licensing and Business Development supporting digital projects within Science and Lab Solutions. You will identify and execute in-licensing and distribution opportunities with external partners in line with the strategy of the business field. You will source and manage a broad network of partners with the intent to develop a robust pipeline of opportunities for strategic partnerships and licensing opportunities contributing toward annual revenue and margin targets. You will be responsible for scouting partners, evaluating and negotiating deals, and drafting and executing contracts while coordinating multiple cross-functional stakeholders such as R&D, legal, product management, regulatory, and quality. Working closely with strategy and other business development colleagues, you will additionally contribute to the inorganic portfolio strategy and cultivate M&A targets.

Travel, including international, up to 40% of time (when safe). Open to any location with close proximity to an airport.

**This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization and can be place remotely.**

**Who You Are**:
**Basic Qualifications**:

- Bachelor's Degree in a Life Science or Chemistry or technical degree with life science experience AND 5+ years industry experience in product management, product development, strategy, technical sales, or business development
- Graduate Degree in a Scientific or Engineering field AND 3+ years industry experience in product management, product development, strategy, technical sales, or business development
- Demonstrated experience in negotiation and knowledge of basic contract language and contract negotiation.
- Strong business acumen and customer orientation.
- Strong networking and intelligence gathering skills.
- Ability to operate as individual contributor in the face of ambiguity, shifting priorities, and limited resources

**Preferred Qualifications**:

- MBA
- Experience in the target domains of digital health, pharma, diagnostics, or life science tools.
- Experience working within a matrixed environment.
- Understanding of IP protections, contract negotiations, and Venture Capital
- German, French, or Mandarin proficiency

**What we offer**:We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences.

We celebrate all dimensions of diversity. We believe that it drives excellence, innovation, and human progress. We care about our customers, patients, and our rich mix of people. This diversity strengthens our ability to lead in science and technology.

We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all and empower you to fulfil your ambitions. Our diverse businesses offer various career moves to seek new horizons.

Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to bring their curiosity to life

Job Requisition ID: 251463

Location: Darmstadt

Career Level: D - Professional (4-9 years)

Working time model: full-time

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