This is a high-impact, high-autonomy role at the intersection of science and strategy, guiding opportunities from first contact through due diligence, governance, deal finalization, and internal adoption
Job Summary
This is a high-impact, high-autonomy role at the intersection of science and strategy, guiding opportunities from first contact through due diligence, governance, deal finalization, and internal adoption.
The team works across three pillars: transformative assets accessed through license or acquisition, emerging platforms and technologies accessed through research collaborations, and capability built through integrated discovery partnerships.
Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance), and Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program.
Matching Summary
This is a high-impact, high-autonomy role at the intersection of science and strategy, guiding opportunities from first contact through due diligence, governance, deal finalization, and internal adoption.
Salary
Base: $148,500 - $217,800; Bonus/Equity: Company bonus; Benefits: Comprehensive benefit program
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
small molecule drug discovery
external innovation strategy
scientific due diligence
biotech venture academic ecosystems
competitive intelligence landscape
Nice-to-have
strong business sense
collaborative personality
persuade and influence
building trust
high autonomy role
Key Requirements
PhD with 7+ years experience or Master's with 10+ years experience
3+ years experience in external innovation or similar function
Broad scientific literacy across drug discovery fields
Experience conducting structured scientific due diligence
Familiarity with external biotech and health-tech ecosystem