Novartis
biomedical innovation
ManagerSearch&Evaluation
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“Manager Search & Evaluation at Novartis. Skills: Search and Evaluation, Business Development, Strategy, Venture Capital Engagement, Therapeutic Area Expertise. Support search and evaluation initiatives aligned with Novartis strategy. Help manage strategic relationships with venture capital firms and external innovation partners, analyze trends across therapeutic areas”
What You'll Achieve.
shape the future of Novartis’ pipeline by identifying, evaluating, and prioritising innovative external opportunities; ensure Novartis continues to bring transformational medicines to patients worldwide
Industry & Context.
analytical
Willingness to travel internationally as required
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Advanced degree in life sciences, or a bachelor’s degree in life sciences with a Master of Business Administration, Experience in business development, strategy, consulting, or pharmaceutical research and development, understanding of drug discovery, clinical development, and commercialisation processes, Proven ability to work effectively in a global, matrixed environment, Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills, Willingness to travel internationally as required
Nice to Have
Alliance Management, Business Development, Collaboration, Creativity, Cross-Functional Teams, Curiosity, Customer Experience, Due Diligence, Emergency Management, Evaluation, Law (Legal System), Lifesciences, Marketing Strategy, Media Campaigns, Merchandising, Negotiation Skills, Prioritization, Sales, Scouting, Search, Selling Skills, Transactions, Waterfall Model
What You'll Do.
Support search and evaluation initiatives aligned with Novartis strategy
Help manage strategic relationships with venture capital firms and external innovation partners
analyze trends across therapeutic areas
and evaluate external programs and technologies across the development value chain
with an initial focus on neuromuscular disease
Develop deep expertise in neuromuscular disease trends
and emerging technologies
Drive proactive opportunity landscaping
and best practice sharing
Partner closely with Research
compelling recommendations for senior governance and leadership forums
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner closely with Research, Development, Commercial, and Strategy teams; work effectively in a global, matrixed environment; stakeholder engagement skills
Communication Scope
Excellent communication skills; Prepare clear, compelling recommendations
Process & Methodology
Prioritization
Full Job Description
**Job Description Summary** #LI-hybrid Location: Basel, Switzerland Relocation Support: This role is based in Basel, Switzerland. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible. This is one of two job postings a which may be based in either the United States (Cambridge) or Switzerland (Basel) Please ensure you apply for the position in the correct location and that it is is accessible for you Closing date for applications: 2 weeks from initial date of posting Are you excited by the challenge of finding what’s next in biomedical innovation? In this role you will help shape the future of Novartis’ pipeline by identifying, evaluating, and prioritising innovative external opportunities. This is a highly visible role where science, strategy, and partnership come together. In this hybrid role, you will gain breadth by supporting our engagement with venture capital partners and incubators across therapeutic areas, and depth by supporting coverage of one of our therapeutic area pillars. You will work at the forefront of therapeutic discovery and development, engaging with venture capital partners, biotech innovators, and internal experts to ensure Novartis continues to bring transformational medicines to patients worldwide. If you are curious, analytical, and motivated by impact, this is an opportunity to influence decisions that truly matter. **Job Description** * Support search and evaluation initiatives aligned with Novartis strategy * Help manage strategic relationships with venture capital firms and external innovation partners, analyze trends across therapeutic areas * Identify, screen, and evaluate external programs and technologies across the development value chain, with an initial focus on neuromuscular disease * Develop deep expertise in neuromuscular disease trends, science, and emerging technologies * Drive proactive opportunity landscaping, catalyst mapping, and best practice sharing * Partner closely with Research, Development
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