Position: Key Account Manager:in (m/w/d) PSMA-Portfolio

Department: Innovations-Management

Code number: 2023-0328

The German Cancer Research Center is the largest biomedical research institution in Germany. With more than 3,000 employees, we operate an extensive scientific program in the field of cancer research.

Das Deutsche Krebsforschungszentrum hat durch die erfolgreiche Auslizenzierung eines Theranostikums, PSMA-617 (Prostate Specific Membrane Antigen), eine führende Rolle im Bereich der Grundlagen der Radiotherapie eingenommen.

Aus diesem Grund möchten wir für die PSMA-Aktivitäten im Innovations-Management einen Key Account Manager (m/w/d) einstellen.

Das Innovations-Management des DKFZ arbeitet an der Schnittstelle von Wissenschaft und Wirtschaft und ist verantwortlich für die strategische und operative Geschäftsentwicklung der Translation der DKFZ-Forschung in die Anwendung. Wenn Sie gerne selbstständig und engagiert arbeiten, erwartet Sie eine herausfordernde, abwechslungsreiche Tätigkeit in einem agilen, innovativen und kooperativen Team.

 

The German Cancer Research Center is the largest biomedical research institution in Germany. With more than 3,000 employees, we operate an extensive scientific program in the field of cancer research.

The German Cancer Research Center has taken a leading role in the field of basic radiotherapy through the successful outlicensing of a theranostic agent, PSMA-617 (Prostate Specific Membrane Antigen).

For this reason, we would like to recruit a Key Account Manager (m/f/d) for the PSMA activities in Innovation Management.

The Innovation Management of the DKFZ works at the interface of science and and business and is responsible for the strategic and operational business development of the translation of DKFZ research into application. If you like to work independently and with engagement, you can expect a challenging and varied job in an agile, innovative and cooperative team.

 

Job description:

  • Erarbeitung, Umsetzung und Steuerung der Strategie in Hinblick auf die Entwicklung des gesamten PSMA-Portfolios
  • Eigenverantwortliche Erstellung von Markt- und Wettbewerbsanalysen und Ableitung von Maßnahmenempfehlungen zur Verwertung des PSMA-Portfolio
  • Koordination aller PSMA-Aktivitäten des DKFZ
    • Intern mit den DKFZ-Wissenschaftler:innen auf dem PSMA-Gebiet
    • Extern mit den Partnern des DKFZ, einschließlich der Vermarktung von neuen PSMA-Erfindungen und Weiterentwicklungen
    • Post-Licensing: Management der aktiven PSMA-Vertragsbeziehungen
    • Koordination der Bearbeitung und Patentierung der neuen PSMA-Erfindungen
    • Verhandlung und Begleitung von Kooperationsverträgen im PSMA-Feld

 

  • Development, implementation and management of the strategy with regard to the development of the entire PSMA portfolio
  • Independent preparation of market and competition analyses and derivation recommendations for measures to exploit the PSMA portfolio
  • Coordination of all PSMA activities of the DKFZ
    • Internally with DKFZ scientists in the PSMA field
    • Externally with DKFZ partners, including commercialization of new PSMA inventions and further developments
    • Post-licensing: management of active PSMA contractual relationships
    • Coordination of processing and patenting of new PSMA inventions
    • Negotiating and monitoring cooperation agreements in the PSMA field

Requirements:

  • Abgeschlossenes naturwissenschaftliches Hochschulstudium, vorzugsweise Chemie
  • Berufserfahrung im Projekt-/Allianzmanagement bzw. der Arzneimittelentwicklung in der pharmazeutischen oder biotechnologischen Industrie ist wünschenswert
  • Erfahrung und/oder Kenntnisse im Management von geistigem Eigentum
  • Sehr gute organisatorische und kommunikative Fähigkeiten und Aufmerksamkeit für Details
  • Strukturiertes, eigenverantwortliches und ergebnisorientiertes Denken und Handeln
  • Begeisterungsfähige Persönlichkeit, die überzeugen kann
  • Teamfähigkeit und ein hohes Maß an Eigenmotivation sowie Erfahrung im Umgang mit internationalen Teams und Stakeholdern
  • Verhandlungssichere, sehr gute Deutsch- und Englischkenntnisse

 

  • Completed university degree in the natural sciences, preferably chemistry
  • Professional experience in project/alliance management or drug development in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry is desirable
  • Experience and/or knowledge in intellectual property management
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills and attention to detail
  • Structured, self-reliant and results-oriented thinking and acting
  • Enthusiastic and resilient personality who can deliver convincing results
  • Ability to work in a team with a high degree of self-motivation as well as experience in dealing with international teams and stakeholders
  • Business fluent, very good knowledge in German and English

We offer:

  • Excellent framework conditions: state-of-the-art equipment and opportunities for international networking at the highest level
  • Remuneration according to TV-L incl. occupational pension plan and capital-forming payments
  • 30 days of vacation per year
  • Flexible working hours
  • Possibility of mobile work and part-time work
  • Family-friendly working environment, e.g. parent-child room, advisory services caring for elderly relatives
  • Sustainable travel to work: subsidized Germany job ticket
  • Unleash your full potential: targeted offers for your personal development to further develop your talents
  • Our Corporate Health Management Program offers a holistic approach to your well-being

Important notice:

The DKFZ is subject to the regulations of the Infection Protection Act (IfSG). As a consequence, only persons who present proof of immunity against measles may work at the DKFZ.

Earliest Possible Start Date: zum nächstmöglichen Zeitpunkt

Duration: The position is initially limited to 2 years with the possibility of prolongation.

Die Stelle ist grundsätzlich teilbar.

Application Deadline: 12.10.2023

Contact:

Dr. Frieder Kern
Phone +49 (0)6221/42-2952

Please note that we do not accept applications submitted via email.

The DKFZ is committed to increase the proportion of women in all areas and positions in which women are underrepresented. Qualified female applicants are therefore particularly encouraged to apply.

Among candidates of equal aptitude and qualifications, a person with disabilities will be given preference.

To apply for a position please use our online application portal (https://www.dkfz.de/en/stellenangebote/index.php).

We ask for your understanding that we cannot return application documents that are sent to us by post (Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum, Personalabteilung, Im Neuenheimer Feld 280, 69120 Heidelberg) and that we do not accept applications submitted via email. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.