EMD Chemicals Inc.represents the North American extension of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, for specialty chemicals.
Description
This position is responsible for developing and managing the technology development strategy for EMD Bioscience business in concert with and under the direction of the Director of Business Development and Licensing. This position is responsible for technology in-licensing and out-licensing for EMD Biosciences. This position performs complex specialized intellectual property licensing work on all areas of the Bioscience market and develops a strong “innovative science” image of the company through collaboration with high level global research institutes, pharmaceutical and biotech companies. Identifies, presents, and evaluates technical, market and financial aspects of a technology opportunity in conjunction with the R&D and Product Management groups. Acts as primary contact and negotiates licensing terms with external parties. Works with legal to develop contract and negotiate deals and partnerships to accomplish the corporate strategy.
Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
- Make significant contributions to the Bioscience strategy for innovative technologies to develop into solutions for our customers and contribute to the bioscience growth.
- Scout for technologies that support the bioscience strategy.
- Identify, present to the organization, and coordinate the in-licensing of technologies.
- Identify and evaluate bioscience companies for acquisition targets.
- Act as primary contact with potential licensors.
- Develop and negotiate Confidential Disclosure Agreements (CDA) and Material Transfer Agreements (MTA).
- Licensing contracts and collaboration agreements.
- Work with internal resources (Product Management, R&D, and Legal) to develop business models to support investment in technologies and licenses.
- Manage EMD’s scientific advisory board for the bioscience business.
- Work with Product Management and R&D to evaluate commercial potential of relevant technologies by defining markets, market size, competing technologies, etc. and new markets for growth.
- Have a strong understanding of intellectual property and provide primary assessment of such.
- Work with the Legal Department to evaluate the intellectual property status of technologies under consideration for licensing.
- Utilize and update contact database for all opportunities identified and evaluated.
- Act as a liaison between EMD Biosciences and Merck KGaA, Darmstadt business development, R&D and Corporate acquisition team.
Qualifications
A Ph.D. or Master’s degree in Molecular Biology, Proteomics or related field is required. MBA preferred. At least 7 years experience in technology assessment and product development. Experience in the business aspect of life science company, research and development and commercialization. Experience in negotiation of licensing technology deals and acquisition target evaluations.
This position is open to: For local candidates only.
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EMD Chemicals, Inc.
10394 Pacific Center Court
San Diego, CA 92121
Home: www.emdchemicals.com