Owkin is an AI biotechnology company that uses AI to find the right treatment for every patient. We combine the best of human and artificial intelligence to answer the research questions shared by biopharma and academic researchers. By closing the translational gap between complex biology and new treatments, we bring new diagnostics and drugs to patients sooner. Owkin has raised over $300 million and became a unicorn through investments from leading biopharma companies (Sanofi and BMS) and venture funds (Fidelity, GV and BPI, among others). Owkin is seeking the best and brightest to join our fast-growing and dynamic team. About the role: As a Senior Partnerships Development you will have to develop and lead partnerships with academic players to secure Owkin's access to multimodal datasets. With partnerships already contracted in Europe and in the US with some of the most prestigious medical and research centers (e.g. APHP, Gustave Roussy, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, King's College London, Charité among others) and under the responsibility of the Southern Europe Director, you will be part of the Europe Partnership Development team. Your main objectives will be to develop and secure data access & sample access within your sub-region (Spain, Italy, Portugal) with the support of your supervisor and team mates. You will work directly with operations, scientific, legal and IT teams to support Owkin´s data access and samples access expansion strategy locally. In particular, you will: Leverage your own network in oncology and other therapeutic areas to develop Owkin's network expansion and strengthen relationships with KOLs. Identify and connect with academic researchers and institutes to explore potential data access and samples access opportunities and collaborations. Lead day-to-day engagement with these academic partners to develop long-term collaborations. Maintain academic partner account relationships and processes. Lead the negotiation of business terms to secure partnerships in a timely manner, in collaboration with our legal teams. Lead a sub-region and propose in coordination with the Southern Europe Director, a strategy for this sub-region. Act as the voice of our partners to identify opportunities to enhance existing products, and identify new potential product offerings. Actively participate in developing Owkin's partnerships development strategy, in close collaboration with other Owkin teams. Interact with the R&D team to develop skills in machine learning for biomedical data. Represent Owkin at local and international conferences. Build a local footprint, in collaboration with the marketing and communication team. This role is located remotely, preferably within Spain or Italy. About you Degree in life sciences (MD, PharmD, or Master / PhD, in biology, bioinformatics, biological engineering or similar) OR degree from business school and experience in biomedical research, pharmaceutical companies, TTO, etc. A good level of experience developing business relationships in pharmaceutical, biotechnology or biomedical/healthtech/Medtech organizations or TTO. A good level of experience negotiating contracts with healthcare accounts like hospitals and/or research centers. An understanding of working with academic biomedical research institutions or experience in hospital/academic innovation or technology transfer offices. The ability to work and interact with multiple stakeholders from different backgrounds both internally and externally. An ability to work in an international context. Previous experience in working with multi modal data (Genomics, Histology, Clinical) is a plus. Passion about innovation, information technology and analytics. Strategic vision and problem solving capacity. The ability to prioritize and to juggle multiple work streams. Strong written and oral communication and presentation skills. Italian as a mother language and fluent in English and Spanish. Flexibility to travel in Europe and internationally for partnership and company meetings, and conferences (twice a month). An understanding of data privacy and legal context for Spain and Italy. What we offer Flexible work organization and access to remote work. Friendly and informal working environment. Opportunity to work with an international team with high technical and scientific backgrounds. Recruitment Process & Security Please complete the form and submit your CV. Owkin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status or on the basis of disability. J-18808-Ljbffr