Summary:

The Open Innovation Analyst will be responsible for analyzing and supporting external opportunities (projects and assets) at early stages, i.e. discovery to pre-clinical, and novel technologies to enrich the global Kyowa Kirin’s research pipeline, mainly focused on Cell and Gene Therapies.

Essential Functions:

•    Support scouting activities for external partnering of early stage projects (discovery to pre-clinical) and novel technologies to enrich the global Kyowa Kirin’s research pipeline in Cell and Gene Therapies.
•    Analyze data to identify trends / opportunities / competitive advantages and conducts analyses for equity investments, joint ventures, collaborative agreements, and licensing opportunities.
•    Assemble and effectively utilizes internal and external resource (as necessary) to ensure adequate support while analyzing opportunities.
•    Assist with global Open Innovation-related specific alliance agreements and governance activities, including procedures for decision making, project team meetings, and data exchange.
•    Prepares and updates reports and presentation materials related to Strategy Department activities.
•    Visit selected potential partner (site visits, conference, etc.) and create presentation materials outlining the proposal.
•    Develop collaborative and productive relationships cross-functionally within the Kyowa Kirin organization.
                                  

Requirements:

Education
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree life sciences, business or closely related discipline. Ph.D. highly preferred.

Experience
•    Minimum three (3) years in Biopharmaceutical / Biotech industry with relevant multi-disciplinary work experiences (e.g., Research, Development, Business Development).

•    Established experience working with scientific evaluation teams identifying and evaluating promising partnering and licensing opportunities.

•    Experience in Cell and Gene Therapy field is highly preferred.
•    Proven track record in alliance/program management preferred.

Technical Skills

•    Solid research and scientific expertise / knowledge in at least one biological, biomedical or biotechnological area.

•    Develop details of the approach to assignment with consideration of schedule, cost, reliability, simplicity, and effectiveness.

•    Manage assignments in a timely manner and with consistent and reliable results.

•    Strong written, verbal, and listening communication skills: articulate and effective communicator and presenter, able to describe complex problems and solutions in understandable terms.

•    Advanced experience using Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, and Power Point.