Senior Director, Licensing Officer - Oncology

At Bayer, we believe work should matter. Every day, our teams push toward a future where "Health for all, Hunger for none" is within reach, and every role, from the lab to the field to the boardroom, helps us get there.

The Senior Director, Scientific Licensing Officer identifies and advances high-value licensing, acquisition, and strategic collaboration opportunities that support Bayer Pharmaceuticals' Oncology strategy. This role requires deep scientific expertise and Oncology landscape knowledge, strong commercial acumen and business judgment, and exceptional partnering skills.

Responsibilities:

• Opportunity Screening & Assessment: Lead technical, clinical, and commercial assessment of Oncology licensing and acquisition opportunities, applying deep scientific and landscape expertise to validate potential and synthesize findings for decision-making.
• Due Diligence & Governance: Lead due diligence teams to identify, summarize, and mitigate project risks.
• Transactions: Potentially participate in or lead (or co-lead) transactions including business case development, valuation, term sheet and contract negotiation, due diligence and transition to alliance management.
• External Representation & Partnering: Serve as Bayer's primary point of contact for potential partners, including representation at partnering and oncology conferences.
• Strategic Contribution & Alliances: Shape and contribute to broader BD&L and therapeutic area strategic initiatives.

Requirements:

• Advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, MD, MS, or equivalent) in life sciences or a related field.
• Deep understanding of the Oncology landscape (targets, modalities, market dynamics), emerging science, drug discovery, pharmaceutical R&D, and Oncology drug development (clinical endpoints, standards of care).
• Working knowledge of pharmaceutical licensing processes.
• Hands-on transaction experience (leading, shaping, negotiating) a plus.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills; able to distill complex information and influence at the executive level.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in a matrix environment and drive timely decisions.
• Ability to build trust and influence stakeholders across cultures and seniority levels.
• Willingness to travel up to 40%.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 15+ years of relevant industry experience;
• Equity research experience;
• At least 7 years of pharmaceutical/biotech industry experience, including Business Development;
• Demonstrated experience leading or supporting search, evaluation and diligence on executed transactions.

Benefits:

• Salary between $220,240.00 - $330,360.00
• Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant)
• Health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc.