R&D Pipeline and Innovation Manager(m/w/x)

R&D Pipeline and Innovation Manager (f/m/d) =========================================== | 1190 Wien | Vollzeit | Start: as of now | **In this role, you ensure strategic oversight and continuous optimization of AOP’s R&D portfolio. You act as a cross-functional integrator for scientific, commercial, and competitive insights and align R&D activities with corporate strategy.** What Your Day To Day Will Look Like * Lead and coordinate evaluations of early-stage drug candidates, aligning with scientific, clinical, and regulatory criteria. * Support portfolio prioritization using structured frameworks and provide clear documentation for decision-making. * Develop early-stage business cases including development plans, timelines, cost estimates, and valuation scenarios. * Advanced analytics (e.g., rNPV, Monte Carlo) and scenario modeling. * Conduct competitive and scientific landscaping to monitor emerging assets, platforms, and R&D strategies. * Generate strategic insights through horizon scanning and regulatory/clinical trend analysis. * Facilitate cross-functional input across R&D, BD, and Commercial to align assumptions and risks. * Represent AOP at partnering events and scientific conferences, supporting asset scouting and early evaluations. * Coordinate joint evaluation processes and external collaborations, maintaining alignment with AOP’s portfolio needs. * Prepare decision materials for governance, including summaries, risk/benefit assessments, and recommendations. Your Qualifications and Experience * Advanced degree (MSc, PhD, PharmD, MD) in life sciences or related field. * 5-8 years of relevant industry experience in R&D operations, early development, portfolio management, or business development. * Demonstrated understanding of the drug development process from discovery through early clinical phases. * Experience with asset evaluation, diligence coordination, and development planning. * Competency in financial modeling and business case preparation. * Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams without direct authority. * Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and ability to convey complex ideas clearly across scientific and non-scientific audiences. * Strong change-management and negotiation skills * Fluency in English, German is a plus. * Hands-on experience in project scoping, feasibility studies, and budget planning * Familiarity with project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, Scrum) and governance best practices. * Experience in pharmaceutical or healthcare industries is an advantage Our offer * An open corporate culture with the opportunity to contribute your own ideas * Working independently in a collegial and committed team * Modern working environment with good public transport connections (U4 - Heiligenstadt) * Flexible working hours (flexitime/time-out days), bonus scheme, additional benefits and employee events * Structured onboarding and support through a buddy system * Gross annual salary provided for this function is a minimum of EUR 75.000.- based on full-time employment (38,5h/week). Any potential overpayment depends on professional experience and qualifications. Main Benefits * Bonus * Homeoffice * Employee mobile phone * Flexible working hours * Laptop * Initial and continuing education * Canteen * Good transport connection * Company doctor * Parking spot * Employee discount