VP – Academic Partnerships (Remote, East Coast preferred, USA)

Overview

At Evotec, we believe curiosity drives innovation and success. We are a forward-thinking team that challenges the status quo, learns from each other, and pushes the boundaries of what’s possible. We’re on a mission to create a place where curiosity is celebrated.

We are seeking a passionate and curious VP, Academic Partnerships to join our team. In this role, you’ll drive impactful projects, collaborate with bright minds, and explore uncharted territories. You’ll have the freedom to ask hard questions, think outside the box, and find creative solutions that push us forward, fueling both your personal growth and the team’s success.

Evotec is expanding its LAB eN2 partnership, focused on cardio-metabolic disease projects sourced from top-tier academic institutions in the US. The partnership has to date focused on academic partners in Massachusetts and the US North-East but is expanding across the country. This role will focus on driving identification and evaluation of potential projects and advancing relationships with leading academic and industry partners. The role reports to the SVP, Academic Partnerships.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the execution and ongoing expansion of the LAB eN2 BRIDGE alliance in the US
• Serve as Evotec’s on-site Collaboration Lead across leading universities and research institutions in the US
• Identify, evaluate and prioritize therapeutic projects from academic partners, aligned with defined strategic focus areas
• Partner with internal scientific and drug discovery teams to shape development plans to de-risk early concepts and enable translation into a therapeutic concept to be tested in humans
• Work closely with institutional Technology Transfer Offices (TTOs) and Principal Investigators to facilitate project onboarding, funding decisions, and licensing opportunities
• Drive day-to-day collaboration with our partner, ensuring effective communication, alignment and delivery of partnership objectives
• Provide strategic input for Evotec’s academic alliances across the US
• Provide input into broader Academic Partnerships strategy, sharing insights from the US ecosystem and market trends
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams including research, business development, and alliance management to ensure successful program execution

Who You Are

• PhD or MD degree
• 12+ years experience in basic research and/or drug discovery within academia, biotech or pharma
• Competitive and well-documented track record in the discovery of first-in-class or best-in-class therapeutics within the metabolic disease area
• Demonstrated track record in evaluating and recommending investment in early-stage therapeutic concepts across modalities
• Experience working with academic institutions, technology transfer offices, and industry partnerships
• Strong understanding of drug discovery and early development processes, including key decision points and risk mitigation strategies
• Proven ability to manage and grow external partnerships
• General understanding of intellectual property (IP) rights
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage effectively with both scientific and business audiences
• Outstanding scientific curiosity and communication skills

Why Join Us

• Growth Opportunities: We’re committed to continuous learning and development through professional courses, mentorship, and new projects.
• Flexible Work Environment: Flexible work options; this role will be remote with some travel within the US and EU.
• Inclusive Culture: We’re building a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone’s voice is valued and curiosity is encouraged.
• Innovative Projects: Work on groundbreaking initiatives and cutting-edge technology where curiosity drives success.
• A Place for Big Ideas: We welcome ideas and value creative thinking.

Are You Still Curious?

If you’ve read this far, you likely have a curious mind. Take the leap and apply today. We can’t wait to see where your curiosity leads you—and how it will shape the future of Evotec.

Let your curiosity guide your career— #BeCurious and explore the possibilities at Evotec!

The base pay range for this exempt, salaried position at commencement of employment is expected to be $171,700 to $232,300. Base salary offered may vary depending on the individual’s skills, experience and competitive market value. Additional total rewards include discretionary annual bonus, comprehensive benefits including Medical, Dental and Vision, disability, life insurance, 401k match, flexible work, generous paid time off and holidays, 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.