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Partnerships Development Manager, France & Benelux

fully flexible

Remote:

Hybrid

Contract:

Full time

Salary:

58 - 58K yearly

Experience:

Mid-level (2-5 years)

Work from:

Paris (FR), Nantes (FR)

Offer summary

Qualifications:

Degree in life sciences or business, Experience in academic biomedical research, Success in building business relationships, Contract negotiation experience in healthcare, Fluent in English and French.

Key responsabilities:

Develop and nurture academic partnerships
Negotiate terms in partnership agreements
Manage projects with multiple stakeholders
Represent Owkin at conferences
Support partnership growth with collaboration

Owkin Startup https://owkin.com/

201 - 500 Employees

HQ: New York

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Job description

About us

Owkin is an AI biotechnology company that uses AI to find the right treatment for every patient. We combine the best of human and artificial intelligence to answer the research questions shared by biopharma and academic researchers. By closing the translational gap between complex biology and new treatments, we bring new diagnostics and drugs to patients sooner.

Owkin has raised over $300 million and became a unicorn through investments from leading biopharma companies (Sanofi and BMS) and venture funds (Fidelity, GV and BPI, among others).

Owkin is seeking the best and brightest to join our fast-growing and dynamic team.

About the role:

As a Partnerships Development Manager, you will be identifying, developing and nurturing relationships with academic players, to secure Owkin’s access to multimodal datasets. With partnerships already contracted in Europe and the US with some of the most prestigious medical and research centers (e.g. APHP, Gustave Roussy, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, King’s College London, Charité among others), you will join the Western Europe team, under the responsibility of the France and Benelux, Senior Partnerships People Manager.

Your main objectives will be to develop and secure access to data and samples access with the centers within your portfolio. You will work directly with Data Operations, scientific, legal and IT teams to support Owkin’s partnerships growth at a regional level.

In particular, you will:

Leverage your network in oncology and other therapeutic areas to expand Owkin’s network and strengthen relationships with KOLs.
Identify and connect with academic researchers and institutes to explore opportunities for data access and collaboration.
Effectively manage partnership projects and initiatives, with support from your manager, as needed.
Maintain relationships and manage processes with academic partner accounts.
Negotiate favorable terms in partnership agreements with managerial oversight, as needed.
Identify opportunities to enhance existing products, and identify new potential product offerings.
Actively contribute to Owkin’s partnership development strategy, in close collaboration with other Owkin teams.
Represent Owkin at local and international conferences.
Work with the marketing and communications team to build a local footprint, within your geographic region.

This role can be based in our Paris office or remotely within France and the Partnership Development Manager will report to the France and Benelux, Senior Partnerships People Manager.

About you

We are looking for someone with:

A degree in life sciences (MD, PharmD, or Master / PhD, in biology, bioinformatics, biological engineering or similar) OR a degree from business school and experience in biomedical research, pharmaceutical companies, TTO, etc.
An understanding of working with academic biomedical research institutions or experience in hospital/academic innovation or technology transfer offices.
Previous proven success developing business relationships in pharmaceutical, biotechnology or biomedical/healthtech/Medtech organizations or TTOs.
Experience with negotiating commercial contracts within healthcare accounts such as hospitals and/or research centers.
The ability to work and interact with multiple stakeholders from different backgrounds both internally and externally.
An ability to work in an international context.
Previous experience in working with multi modal data (Genomics, Histology, Clinical) is a plus.
Passionate about innovation, information technology and analytics.
The ability to prioritize and to juggle multiple work streams.
Strong written and oral communication and presentation skills.
Fluent in English and French.
Flexibility to travel in Europe and internationally for partnership and company meetings, and conferences (30% maximum).
An understanding of data privacy and legal context for France and Europe.

Please submit your CV in English

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What we offer

Flexible work organization
Friendly and informal working environment
Opportunity to work with an international team with high technical and scientific backgrounds

Recruitment Process & Security

Please complete the form and submit your CV.
Owkin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status or on the basis of disability.
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