Business Development External Innovations

What You Will Get

• The full-time base annual salary for this remote position is expected to range between $144,000 to $244,000.
• Benefits package includes performance-related bonus, medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) matching plan, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, employee assistance programs, paid time off (PTO).
• Compensation is determined by the candidate’s qualifications, skills, experience, and relevant knowledge.

What You Will Do

• Develop and execute external innovation and business development strategies aligned with the company’s long-term growth objectives and overall business strategy.
• Identify, evaluate, and lead inorganic growth opportunities, including acquisitions, strategic partnerships, collaborations, co-development agreements, licensing opportunities, distribution agreements, and joint ventures.
• Partner closely with internal stakeholders across strategy, innovation, marketing, R&D, legal, and finance to align business development activities with organizational priorities.
• Support the creation and ongoing refinement of strategic roadmaps for key growth areas through market analysis, competitive intelligence, and opportunity assessment.
• Support and lead negotiations related to partnerships, licensing agreements, collaborations, and other strategic transactions.
• Develop business cases and financial models to assess commercial opportunities and support executive decision-making.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key external stakeholders, including biotech and pharmaceutical companies, academic institutions, investors, and industry leaders.
• Represent the organization at industry conferences, networking events, and external meetings to strengthen market presence and identify new opportunities.
• Maintain a strong understanding of the competitive landscape, emerging technologies, and market dynamics within the biotech and life sciences industries.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration to ensure successful execution and integration of strategic partnerships and innovation initiatives.
• Travel up to 30%, including domestic and international travel, as needed to support business objectives and partner engagement.

About the Role

At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work we want you to be part of. Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board. Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now. Reference: R75858 Apply