Vacancy Business Development Professional
We are looking for a Business Development Professional to join our team!
2022. 11. 09.

About us

Oncode Institute aims to enable patients to survive cancer and improve their quality of life by creating breakthroughs in our understanding of cancer and translating these into next-generation diagnostics and treatments.

Candidate

A successful business development professional finds synergies between different parties. At Oncode, partnerships are key – whether internal or external. This will require you to leverage your knowledge of both oncology and your overview of the oncology market, the funding landscape and your business development skills. The position requires a broad understanding of oncology and drug discovery, the current landscape in pharmaceutical clinical trials and marketed drugs, diagnostics and biomarkers, as well as a detailed understanding of research agreements, patent and (pre-) clinical development strategies.

Main tasks and responsibilities

  • Build and maintain relationships with industry, foundations, academic and funding partners;
  • Create alliances between academic and industry partners to support the research activities or technology development of Oncode Investigators;
  • Evaluate new research results for their commercial and clinical potential, including completing IP assessments and initiating and managing IP protection activities for such research output;
  • Market analysis and development of marketing campaigns to valorize new oncology research results;
  • Drafting and negotiating agreements (CDA/MTA/Research/license) to valorize new research results, including post-agreement management; and
  • Assisting with new company creation, based on IP generated by Oncode Investigators.

Qualifications / Skills

  • A Master’s degree with a background in molecular biology, with a PhD considered a big asset;
  • Between 5 and 10 years of working experience in a business development or licensing role in life sciences, preferentially of oncology-related assets. Industry experience (licensing or early-stage technology scouting) or academic technology transfer is preferred;
  • Advanced knowledge of valorisation processes, including technology assessment, IP protection and commercialization;
  • Excellent interpersonal, analytical, prospecting and closing skills; and
  • Fluency in English is required, with a passive knowledge of Dutch a plus.

Personal Skills:

  • Enthusiastic and easy connector with excellent negotiation skills;
  • Commitment, confidence, perseverance, self-starting;
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills;
  • Team player; and
  • Multi-tasking and prioritization capability.

What will you get in return?

  • Being part of a small, diverse and international team;
  • Opportunity to make a positive impact with your work; and
  • Competitive remuneration package.

How to apply

For more information please contact [email protected]. Please send your cover letter and resume to Manouche Hetzler: [email protected]. The vacancy is open for application until the position is filled.