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At Lilly, we serve an extraordinary purpose. For more than 140 years, we have worked tirelessly to discover medicines that make life better. These discoveries start in Lilly Research Laboratories, where our scientists work to create new medicines that will help solve our world's greatest health challenges.
Position purpose: The External Innovation (EI) function plays a critical role in building a portfolio of novel medicines at Lilly by seeking external assets and technology to complement internal programs. The Manager, External Innovation, Neuroscience (Psychiatry) will be an integral part of the team identifying, evaluating, and executing on business development opportunities for potential medicines that address patient unmet need and enhance Lilly's neuroscience portfolio, with a focus on psychiatry. Deal structures may include research collaborations, investments, in-licensing of early or late-stage assets, and company acquisitions – and will span biological mechanisms and treatment modalities. Neuroscience has long been a priority focus for Lilly; this position will fundamentally contribute to ensuring Lilly continues to be a leader and partner of choice in the field.
Roles & responsibilities: Learn and contribute to the A-to-Z process of external innovation / business development from opportunity identification through deal signingConduct scientific reviews of potential new targets / mechanisms and indications for Lilly psychiatry expansionMap & monitor the external company landscape, proposing new opportunities for considerationParticipate in detailed technical assessment of external assets, including coordination of cross-functional internal diligence teamsContribute to articulation of deal theses and diligence findings to internal stakeholders, particularly via creation of effective presentationsEngage in later stages of deal execution (e.g., negotiation, contracting), representing and ensuring fidelity to the original scientific thesisCommunicate with and cultivate strong relationships with external parties (e.g., companies, investors, academics)Attend and represent Lilly at medical meetings and partnering conferencesServe as a contact for psychiatry S&E internally, collaborating and building credibility across therapeutic and functional areas within LillyPossibility for scope of work to expand into psychiatry-adjacent areasRequired qualifications & skills: Bachelor's degree in a biological sciences fieldMinimum 2 years' work experience in management consulting, investment banking, venture capital, or business development with a biopharmaceutical / life sciences focusAdditional preferences: Academic degree and/or work experience (clinical, research, or business) in neuroscience, psychiatry specificallyHigh scientific and business learning aptitudeAbility to think through complex questions, zooming in and out from technical detail to high-level strategy & adjusting with agility to changing fact patternsExceptional agency / ownership of work, organization, communication, & relationship-building skillsBeing proactive and collaborative, able to work effectively both independently and in a team settingAdditional Information:10-20% travel is anticipated (including international travel)Regular work hours, Monday-FridayLocation: South San Francisco, CA / San Diego, CA / Indianapolis, IN / Boston, MA / remote
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