Senior Vice President, Business Development

Senior Vice President, Business Development

Position

Reporting to the EVP & Global Head of JEB, the Senior Vice President (SVP), Business Development  will lead the development and execution of high-value strategic partnerships, licensing agreements, and large-scale business transactions that drive growth for Just-Evotec Biologics. This individual will be responsible for identifying and closing transformative deals with biotech, pharmaceutical, and life sciences companies, leveraging Just-Evotec’s innovative technology and platform capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Identify, structure, negotiate, and close complex, high-value strategic partnerships, licensing agreements, and long-term collaborations.
• Drive revenue growth through strategic deal-making, expanding Just-Evotec’s market presence and long-term profitability.
• Develop deal frameworks that align with Just-Evotec Biologics' growth objectives and create mutual value for partners.
• Lead cross-functional deal teams, including finance, legal, R&D, and operations, to drive negotiations and ensure seamless execution.
• Represent Just-Evotec Biologics in discussions and works collaboratively with current and potential partners.
• Build and maintain deep industry insights, understanding trends in biologics development, manufacturing, and emerging technologies.
• Proactively identify new business opportunities based on market intelligence, competitive analysis, and customer needs.
• Develop compelling business cases to support investment in new strategic partnerships and alliances.
• Act as a thought leader in the biologics space, contributing to the company’s strategic direction and external visibility.
• Oversee financial modeling, risk assessment, and due diligence for potential partnerships and acquisitions.
• Contribute to all aspects of business development and strategy.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in business development, corporate strategy, or strategic partnerships within the biopharmaceutical, CDMO, or life sciences industry.
• Proven track record of structuring, negotiating, and closing large-scale strategic deals (e.g., licensing, co-development, joint ventures, or M&A).
• Demonstrated knowledge of biologics development, manufacturing technologies, and the evolving landscape of next-generation therapeutics.
• Strong network within the biopharmaceutical and biotech sectors, with a history of building executive-level relationships.
• Excellent financial acumen, with experience in valuation, deal structuring, and strategic decision-making.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and influencing skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment.

The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be $240,000 to $280,000;  Base salary offered may vary depending on individual’s skills, experience and competitive market value. Additional total rewards include discretionary annual bonus, comprehensive benefits to include Medical, Dental and Vision, short-term and long-term disability, company paid basic life insurance, 401k company match, flexible work, generous paid time off and paid holiday, wellness and transportation benefits.

Evotec (US) Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, age, disability, genetic information, gender expression, gender identity, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.