Senior Business Development Professional 

Do you enjoy being the vital link between science and business? Are you passionate about translating scientific breakthroughs to solutions for cancer patients? Join our dynamic team and help us in our quest to create a meaningful impact in the field of cancer research! 

About Oncode Institute

Oncode Institute is dedicated to understanding cancer and translating research into tangible benefits for cancer patients. By supporting a select group of researchers in the Netherlands focused on fundamental molecular oncology research and clinical translation, Oncode aims to accelerate breakthrough discoveries and speed up their translation for diagnosing and treating cancer patients. In support of this aim, the institute has created a team of experienced and highly educated business development professionals who provide tailored valorization services to Oncode’s supported investigators. 

Candidate

A successful business development professional finds synergies between different parties. At Oncode, partnerships are key – whether internal or external. This will require you to leverage your knowledge of both oncology and your overview of the oncology market, the funding landscape and your business development skills. The position requires a broad understanding of oncology and drug discovery, the current landscape in pharmaceutical clinical trials and marketed drugs, diagnostics and biomarkers, as well as a detailed understanding of research agreements, patent protection and (pre-) clinical development strategies. 

Main tasks and responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with industry, foundations, academic and funding partners;
• Create alliances between academic and industry partners to support the research activities or technology development of Oncode Investigators;
• Evaluate new research results for commercial and clinical potential, including completing IP assessments and initiating and managing IP protection activities for such research output;
• Market analysis and development of marketing campaigns to valorize new oncology research results;
• Drafting and negotiating agreements (CDA/MTA/Research/license) to valorize new research results, including post-agreement management; and
• Assisting with company creation, based on IP generated by Oncode Investigators.

Qualifications / Skills

• A Master’s degree with a background in molecular biology, with a PhD considered a big asset;
• 7+ years of working experience in a business development or licensing role in life sciences, preferentially of oncology-related assets. Industry experience (licensing or early-stage technology scouting) or academic technology transfer is preferred;
• Advanced knowledge of valorisation processes, including technology assessment, IP protection and commercialization;
• Experience drafting and negotiating agreements;
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, prospecting and closing skills; and
• Fluency in English is required, at least passive knowledge of Dutch is a plus.

Personal Skills:

• Enthusiastic and easy connector with excellent negotiation skills;
• Commitment, confidence, perseverance, self-starting;
• Excellent communication and presentation skills;
• Team player; and
• Multi-tasking and prioritization capability.

What will you get in return?

• Being part of a small, diverse and international team; 
• Opportunity to make a positive impact with your work; and
• Competitive remuneration package.

How to apply

For more information, please contact Ian Bell at ian.bell@oncodeinstitute.nl. To apply, send your motivation letter and CV to Anouk Taribuka at anouk.taribuka@oncodeinstitute.nl. The vacancy will remain open until the position is filled.