SVP, Strategic Partnerships

Position OverviewEvotec seeks a senior leader to shape and execute its next generation of strategic partnerships. The SVP Strategic Partnerships will design and secure long-term, innovation-driven alliances with global pharmaceutical companies, emerging biotechs, and ecosystem partners.The mandate is portfolio-focused and forward-looking. This role anticipates where science, technology, and capital will converge over the next 5 to 10 years and translates that view into differentiated, high-impact collaborations. The objective is to unlock the full potential of Evotec’s precision medicine and multimodal discovery platforms through structured, scalable partnerships that generate durable value.The role requires deep scientific credibility, advanced deal architecture capability, and the ability to influence executive and board-level stakeholders across the life sciences industry.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and execute a forward-looking partnership thesis aligned with market evolution and platform prioritiesDesign complex, multi-asset and platform-based alliances including risk-share and co-development modelsStructure IP, governance, economics, and milestone frameworks to optimize long-term portfolio valueExit or restructure partnerships when strategic value no longer alignsConduct systematic market scanning to identify emerging science, technology inflection points, and capital flowsAnticipate future innovation clusters and shape participation in these ecosystemsBuild regional and global partnership strategies aligned with Evotec’s long-term growth agendaLead negotiations with C-suite and Board-level stakeholdersTranslate scientific and translational strategy into commercially viable deal structuresBalance risk, capital exposure, and resource allocation across a diversified partnership portfolioAlign scientific, legal, finance, and operational functions from concept to contract and into launchEstablish governance models that enable effective decision-making and executionDrive internal alignment across geographies and therapeutic areasArticulate strategic rationale and long-term value creation to executive committees and external partnersPosition partnerships within the broader portfolio strategyQualificationsSeveral years in biopharma or biotechAdvanced scientific or medical backgroundExtensive experience in drug discovery, translational science, and early clinical strategyDemonstrated track record of structuring and closing complex, innovation-driven partnershipsExperience negotiating at C-suite and Board levelEstablished global network across senior scientific and industry leadershipPortfolio-oriented thinking across multinational territoriesStrong understanding of portfolio balance including risk, capital, and resource exposureAbility to anticipate emerging scientific and market inflection pointsExperience designing governance models that accelerate decision-makingCapability to manage long-cycle deals and multi-year partnership build-outsProven ability to operate effectively in high-ambiguity, multi-stakeholder environmentsStrong change advocacy based on external innovation exposureWhy EvotecEvotec offers a differentiated precision medicine and multimodal discovery platform designed for long-term value creation. This role provides the opportunity to shape strategic alliances that define future therapeutic landscapes and accelerate the development of transformative medicines globally.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.SummaryLocation: Princeton, NJ; Boston, MA; South San Francisco, CA; Seattle, WAType: As Required