Key competencies• Well connected within global industry through personal network and very good understanding of current megatrends in Biotech and Pharma businesses, translating that insight into valuable strategic guidances• Understanding of drug development issues for small molecules and biologics from the Pharma and Biotech perspective• Strong commercial acumen with very good understanding of the underlying science, IP and legal topics• Ability to synthesize, summarize and communicate complex issues effectively, bringing them into a broader strategic context• Well developed presentation skills with experience in presenting with impact to upper management and wider external audiences • Strong project management skills, with proven ability to effectively manage several complex licensing projects in parallel• Experience in preparing, driving and following up on due diligence processes with large cross-functional expert teams• Systematic approach with strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to crystallize key issues• Deep understanding of financial models to generate business cases for project valuations and license negotiations• Skilled and empathetic contract negotiator able to establish trust and produce outcomes, working constructively around given constraints and pressures• Employing excellent interpersonal skills to establish collaborative relationships and to persuade and motivate others inside and outside the organization• Strong negotiation and influencing skills at all levels, with excellent internal and external stakeholder management to achieve personal and business goals• Creativity to overcome obstacles to make people aware of strategic necessities or during any kind of negotiation situation• Excellent awareness of cultural differences within an international environment with the ability to lead teams productively across organizational, functional and national cultures to achieve results • Works effectively both independently and as part of an international team• Having fun working with younger colleagues, mentoring their individual development and making the best of their talents for the benefit of the team