Senior Director responsible for evaluating preclinical opportunities in neuroscience at Lundbeck. Engaging with the Boston biotech ecosystem to identify high-impact collaboration opportunities.
Responsibilities
Proactively engage, build and maintain strong relationships within the biotech ecosystem (established biotech companies, startups, academia and venture capital / investment firms) to identify high-impact scientific collaboration opportunities aligned with the Lundbeck strategy.
Proactively scout and identify innovative neuroscience targets, platforms, and assets within the Northeast biotech ecosystem according to Lundbeck strategy and R&D priorities.
Evaluate preclinical and early clinical programs for scientific rigor, differentiation, translational potential, and strategic fit.
Represent Lundbeck as the partner of choice for strategic collaborations at scientific conferences, partnering meetings, networking groups and industry forums.
Partner with External Research & Innovation to prioritize opportunities aligned with portfolio needs.
Ensuring active partnerships (in own area) are scientifically productive and progressing according to agreed milestones and timelines.
Translate complex data into clear recommendations for internal governance and portfolio decision-making forums.
Maintain deep insight into emerging science, competitive landscape, and investment trends in neuroscience.
Support scientific due diligence for external opportunities, including critical assessment of preclinical and early clinical datasets.
Requirements
Advanced degree (PhD or PharmD) in biomedical sciences or related field
8+ years of industry experience (biotech & pharma)
Strong scientific grounding in neuroscience
Previous experience with bringing projects forward from inception to development candidate
Extensive experience in scouting and evaluating scientific opportunities within the biotech ecosystem
Proven ability to build trusted relationships with stakeholders
Deep know-how and understanding of the Boston biotech ecosystem - has a wide ecosystem network and can identify and engage with emerging companies, academia, Venture Capital and Investment Firms, key opinion leaders etc.
Strong oral and written communication skills - ability to communicate complex science effectively to a variety of scientific and non-scientific audiences
Strong problem solving and project management skills
Ability to work independently, experience working in a matrix environment.
Benefits
flexible paid time off (PTO)
health benefits to include Medical, Dental and Vision
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