This role is remote, but must be located near to one of the above sites.
Our Company
Evotec is a leader in the discovery and development of novel small molecule drugs with operational sites in Europe and the US. The Company has built substantial drug discovery expertise and an industrialised platform that can drive new innovative small molecule compounds into the clinic. In addition, Evotec has built a deep internal knowledge base in the treatment of diseases related to neuroscience, pain, oncology, inflammation and metabolic diseases. Leveraging these skills and expertise the Company intends to develop best-in-class differentiated therapeutics and deliver superior science-driven discovery alliances with pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies.
Evotec seeks a senior leader to shape and execute its next generation of strategic Innovation partnerships. The SVP Innovation Partnerships will design and secure long-term, innovation-driven alliances with global pharmaceutical companies, emerging biotechs, and ecosystem partners. The mandate is portfolio-focused and forward-looking. This role anticipates where science, technology, and capital will converge over the next 5 to 10 years and translates that view into differentiated, high-impact collaborations. The objective is to unlock the full potential of Evotec ’s precision medicine and multimodal discovery platforms through structured, scalable partnerships that generate durable value.
The role requires deep scientific credibility, advanced deal architecture capability, and the ability to influence executive and board-level stakeholders across the life sciences industry.
Key Accountabilities
Develop and execute a forward-looking partnership thesis aligned with market evolution and platform priorities
Design complex, multi-asset and platform-based alliances including risk-share and co-development models
Structure IP, governance, economics, and milestone frameworks to optimize long-term portfolio value
Exit or restructure partnerships when strategic value no longer aligns
Conduct systematic market scanning to identify emerging science, technology inflection points, and capital flows
Anticipate future innovation clusters and shape participation in these ecosystems
Build regional and global partnership strategies aligned with Evotec ’s long-term growth agenda
Lead negotiations with C-suite and Board-level stakeholders
Translate scientific and translational strategy into commercially viable deal structures
Balance risk, capital exposure, and resource allocation across a diversified partnership portfolio
Align scientific, legal, finance, and operational functions from concept to contract and into launch
Establish governance models that enable effective decision-making and execution
Drive internal alignment across geographies and therapeutic areas
Articulate strategic rationale and long-term value creation to executive committees and external partners
Position partnerships within the broader portfolio strategy
Knowledge & Experience
Demonstrated track record of structuring and closing complex, innovation-driven partnerships
Experience negotiating at C-suite and Board level
Established global network across senior scientific and industry leadership
Portfolio-oriented thinking across multinational territories
Strong understanding of portfolio balance including risk, capital, and resource exposure
Ability to anticipate emerging scientific and market inflection points
Experience designing governance models that accelerate decision-making
Capability to manage long-cycle deals and multi-year partnership build-outs
Proven ability to operate effectively in high-ambiguity, multi-stakeholder environments
Strong change advocacy based on external innovation exposure, and networking within pharma.
Education and Qualifications
Minimum Masters in Biological sciences or MBA.
15 years plus experience working in CRO, CDMO, biopharma or biotech.
Extensive experience in drug discovery, translational science, and early clinical strategy.
Proven experience within strategic partnership.
Why Evotec
Evotec offers a differentiated precision medicine and multimodal discovery platform designed for long-term value creation. This role provides the opportunity to shape strategic alliances that define future therapeutic landscapes and accelerate the development of transformative medicines globally.
Evotec Leadership Competencies
Active Communication: Communicates actively, working on further clarity and responsiveness.
Constructive Feedback: Actively seeks and provides constructive feedback, using it to improve processes and outcomes.
Consistent Team Engagement: Engages frequently, fostering a more positive and collaborative environment.
Foundational Direction Sharing: Communicates pragmatic directions, leading to general understanding and alignment.
Occasional Planning: Begins anticipating problems and improves on proactively taking precautions.
Effective Delegation: Delegates tasks effectively, trusting team members to handle responsibilities and providing necessary support and development.
FR : Dans le cadre de sa politique Diversité, Evotec étudie, à compétences égales, toutes les candidatures dont celles des personnes en situation de handicap.
EN: In the frame of our Diversity policy, Evotec considers, with equal competences, all applications including people with disabilities.
IT: In compliance with fundamental ethical and professional principles and with Legislative Decree 198/2006, Evotec is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a safe, diverse, and inclusive workplace built on mutual respect. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates and employees based on their skills, experience, and professional qualifications. In line with our ethical and professional principles, all employment-related decisions, including recruitment and selection processes, are made fairly and without any form of discrimination. All qualified candidates will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, sex, age, disability, genetic information, gender expression, gender identity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.
