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Job Description--- AD/Director—External Innovation

The AD/Director—External Innovation will collaborate with the broad Lilly R&D team, including 5 therapeutic areas (Diabetes/Obesity/Complications, Neuroscience, Immunology, Oncology and Genetic Medicines), Corporate BD, External Innovation departments, Molecule Innovation Hub departments, and China affiliate team to coordinate external search and evaluation efforts in the region of China and Asia-Pacific, to identify programs that will complement Lilly internal portfolio with innovative agents, technologies, platforms or targets that have potential to address critical unmet patient needs.

The role needs to have a broad understanding of our internal clinical, discovery and technology portfolios in order to be able to identify and prioritize high-value external opportunities. He/she will also need to be able to leverage a clear understanding of the regulatory environments, pharmaceutical standards of care in the target markets, critical relationships, and emerging technologies to provide Lilly with competitive access to potential opportunities of strategic interest.

Key Objectives/Deliverables:

• Lead the identification and rigorous, objective assessment of potential in-licensing opportunities, identification of key issues and appropriate expertise to facilitate resolution.

• Understand and effectively use the external competitive landscapes and multiple other information sources for target areas.

• Partner with TA S&E team and co-Lead and/or participate in partnering meetings and visits to external companies with senior leadership, functional groups, business development, and diligence team members.

• Partner with TA S&E team and co-Lead the development of project concepts and execution of these projects when working with external groups.

• Partner with TA S&E team and co-Lead the communication of the results of technical evaluations to internal and external stakeholders.

• Lead the development of relationships within the external pharmaceutical community in the A/P region including pharma and biotech companies, research institutes, academic and other scientific organizations.

• Partner with External Innovation team and co-Lead and/or support the implementation of Catalyst360, Lilly Gateway Labs and Venture investment in the A/P region.

• Work together with transaction team and inform the partnership strategy, facilitate the negotiation and communication with external parties.

• Ensure integration of efforts through effective teamwork, collaboration with Lilly groups and a commitment to serving customers both through the BU’s, therapeutic areas and outside the Company.

• Represent Lilly to attend external events and keep advancing Lilly brand as “innovation partner of choice”

• Coordinate potential out-incensing opportunities for Lilly assets.

• 25-30% travel anticipated (including international).

Basic Qualifications:

• Advanced doctorate degree (PhD, MD, PharmD, etc.) in Pharmaceutical Life Sciences related field (e.g. Pharmacology, Chemistry, Endocrinology, Immunology, etc).

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in the pharmaceutical or related industry.

• Strong interpersonal & leadership skills; outstanding oral and written communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of Lilly and external stakeholders.

Additional Preferences:

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in external research collaborations that strategically support the broader organization’s research focus and enhance knowledge generation.

• Demonstrating a sharp scientific insight, backed by a profound understanding of cross-discipline expertise in areas like ADMET, formulation, CMC, and emerging technologies.

• Proficiently versed in business development intricacies, with a proven track record in forming partnership in A/P region.

• Proficient in prioritization amidst a multitude of projects, coupled with an adaptable mindset to manage uncertainties and pivot priorities effectively

• Extensive experience in thriving within multifaceted team environments, adept at engaging diverse stakeholders and fostering collaborative relationships across all organizational echelons.

• Outstanding EQ, problem-solving, analytical, project management, communication and leadership skills, ability to influence other without authority.

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