Senior Global Licensing & Contract Manager (mfd)

Reporting to the Head of Global External Innovation & Business Development (EI&BD) this role is embedded within the EI&BD function and plays a central role in advancing our global partnering strategy. You will contribute to and based on experience lead licensing transactions within a highly collaborative cross-functional team environment where successful deal-making is driven by collective expertise and aligned execution.

This is an opportunity to operate at the interface of science and business translating complex data and strategic intent into high-quality agreements that shape Dr. Falks development pipeline and partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely within the Global External Innovation & Business Development team to identify assess and advance in- and out-licensing opportunities.
• Contribute across the full licensing lifecycle from opportunity evaluation (scientific strategic and commercial) to alliance establishment and contract execution.
• Lead or support licensing transactions depending on experience level with the opportunity to progressively take ownership of more complex deals.
• Drive the contracting workstream: structure draft review and negotiate non-binding term sheets (NBTS) and definitive agreements in close collaboration with EI&BD colleagues internal stakeholders in particular Legal and external legal partners.
• Leverage strong scientific understanding to interpret preclinical and clinical data support opportunity valuation and strengthen negotiation positions with evidence-based insights.
• Anticipate and resolve contract-related challenges by aligning internal cross-functional teams and external partners toward pragmatic solutions.
• Monitor contractual obligations milestones and governance processes; support renewals amendments and lifecycle management of agreements.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure transparency of contract status and key terms.
• Present and communicate key contract-related information to stakeholders and governance bodies.
• Collaborate with Global Commercial New Product and Finance teams to support robust business case development.
• Build and maintain a global network of partners and collaborators.

• Advanced degree in Life Sciences (e.g. PhD PharmD MD MSc) with relevant experience in licensing business development and contracting within Pharma Biotech or related environments.
• Proven experience in in- and/or out-licensing transactions across different development stages with a solid understanding of pharmaceutical deal structures and BD best practices.
• Strong scientific curiosity and understanding are essential; enabling you to critically evaluate assets and actively contribute to negotiations grounded in data and mechanism-based reasoning.
• Experience in contract drafting structuring and negotiation with a clear understanding of legal frameworks and commercial implications.
• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively within cross-functional matrixed team environments; deal-making is viewed as a team-driven process requiring alignment trust and shared accountability.
• Highly engaged team player with a collaborative mindset strong interpersonal skills and a collective drive to succeed and win as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple parallel workstreams.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in English (written and spoken) German language is beneficial.
• Willingness to travel internationally as required (max. 25%).
• We support hybrid working arrangements: remote work is possible but we place value on consistent on-site presence to ensure effective teamwork and communication.

• Supportive respectful and appreciative work atmosphere in a small dedicated team
• Diverse learning culture and individual development opportunities
• International and growing family business with short decision-making processes financial independence and long-term perspective
• New work flexible working hours and mobile working
• Wide range of benefits (free beverages health and sports benefits canteen JobRad)
• Comprehensive onboarding and mentoring program