Job Title: Manager, External Innovations Location: Position Type : Permanent, Full-Time, hybrid - Hertfordshire
A leading pharmaceutical company is looking for a highly motivated Manager, External Innovation to join its UK research hub. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a strong scientific background and a passion for partnerships to help shape the future of drug discovery through external collaborations. Focused on building meaningful partnerships with academic institutions, biotechnology companies, and venture partners across the UK and Europe.
You’ll help identify promising new technologies, manage ongoing collaborations, and develop new ways of working with the external innovation ecosystem across the UK and Europe.
Building and managing research collaborations with external partners
Helping shape innovation strategy and contribute to wider R&D goals
Representing the company in external meetings, events, and innovation networks
You are a strategic thinker with a strong foundation in science, excellent relationship-building skills, and a passion for advancing drug discovery through external collaboration.
PhD (or equivalent experience) in biological sciences.
Experience in managing or supporting academic–industry collaborations.
Experience contributing to contractual negotiations and budget planning.
Strong scientific communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.