EVP, Head of Oncology (all genders)

The Head of Oncology is a senior scientific and strategic leadership role responsible for shaping and executing the R&D strategy within the oncology therapeutic area as well as leading strategic partnerships in the field. Reporting to the Head of Therapeutic Areas, this role drives innovation, identifies high-impact opportunities, and steers cross-functional efforts to build a competitive and differentiated pipeline. The role operates in a matrix environment, influencing internal and external stakeholders to position Evotec as a leader in the field.

Responsibilities

Accountable and responsible for the overarching strategy to develop an internal pipeline of state-of-the-art oncology technology platforms and assets as well as the subsequent partnering with pharma and biotech companies and creation of spin-out companies

Leading strategic collaborations, provide strategic guidance and oncology drug discovery expertise to further broaden and develop an attractive product candidate pipeline and achieve the overarching research and commercial goals for the collaboration

Line manager for the Oncology RnD team and Evotec’s BMS-Onco core team

Lead the strategic development of Evotec’s Innovate Oncology and platform portfolio and drive next generation innovation with strong commercial potential

Accountable for proposing, defending and managing the R&D budget for internal oncology asset development

Provide disease know-how and drug discovery expertise to support Evotec’s internal R&D efforts in oncology

Establish and maintain professional working relationships between Evotec staff and collaborators to ensure the collaboration and internal projects are developed according to plan

Set aligned goals for the team members to drive performance and create a positive climate for development and growth

Provide scientific leadership and collaborate with Operations, Key Account Management and Business Development to identify, shape, and convert RnD projects into partnerships

Work constructively and collaboratively with all functions & disciplines located at different Evotec sites to ensure delivery of the agreed goals

Represent Evotec’s expertise at customer events, scientific conferences, consortia, and in peer-reviewed publications

Required Qualification

PhD degree in molecular biology/biochemistry or similar life science subject

Several years of cancer biology expertise in drug discovery and development, paired with high scientific rigor and excellent leadership skills

Solid strategical and technical understanding of the pharma R&D value chain and project deliverables with in-depth subject matter expertise in oncology

In depth experience and practical knowledge of pharmaceutical drug discovery and development from target ID to IND filing, including translational science expertise

Strong leader and organizer of cross-departmental and multi-site activities

Very strong experience of working effectively within collaborations

Excellent leadership, networking and project management skills – key strategic and scientific driver of internal and external activities

Flexible working style; adaptable to time efficient trouble shooting to drive key decision-making processes

Initiator, supporter and driver of the identification of improvement and innovation opportunities

Experience of resource monitoring

Very strong communicator

FR : Dans le cadre de sa politique Diversité, Evotec étudie, à compétences égales, toutes les candidatures dont celles des personnes en situation de handicap.

ENG : In the frame of our Diversity policy, Evotec considers, with equal competences, all applications including people with disabilities.