Director, Project Management Search & Evaluation

Description

Provides strategic Project Management leadership for external innovation activities including Search (identifying and evaluating external opportunities) and Early (Stage 1) Due Diligence (preliminary assessment of potential in-licensing or partnership candidates. This role ensures timely, high-quality execution of evaluations, facilitates cross-functional collaboration, and supports decision-making for portfolio growth and strategic partnerships. Leads end-to-end project management for the Global Search function, guiding external innovation opportunities from initial partnering discussions through triage, evaluation, governance, and early due diligence assessments to Business Development (BD) and Development PM handoff, while meeting agreed timelines and performance standards.

Main Responsibilities & Accountabilities

Search Function Support