Director for External Innovation and Vaccines

4 days ago


Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark Ku - Sund - Panum Kbh N Full time

**Job Summary**

Ku - Sund - Panum Kbh N is a research-driven organization looking for a highly experienced Director for External Innovation and Vaccines to join our team. As a key member of our management team, you will be responsible for identifying and evaluating external partnerships, technologies, and innovations that complement our internal R&D efforts.

About the Company

Ku - Sund - Panum Kbh N is a translational research center for vaccines and immunity. Our vision is to establish a new flagship – a translational research NNF Center for Vaccines and Immunity (NCVI). The aim of NCVI is to conduct basic as well as translational research with focus on developing new vaccines against respiratory route pathogens that have epidemic potential or promote the spread of anti-microbial resistance.

About the Role

  1. Overall responsibility to proactively identify and evaluate external partnerships, technologies, platforms and enabling science opportunities for collaboration, licensing or acquisition that complement or enhance Ku - Sund - Panum Kbh N's internal R&D efforts and strategic goals.
  2. According to strategic planning for the scope of External R&D, responsible and accountable for the scouting of new technologies, platforms, CMC innovations and research & development opportunities outside Ku - Sund - Panum Kbh N.
  3. Support the identification of collaborative opportunities in terms of existing preclinical and clinical stage projects; co-development, regional development, joint-venture deals.
  4. Support Business Development in-licensing or out-licensing deals, including central role in Due Diligence exercises.
  5. Post term sheet agreement, support the successful technology and know-how transfer(s) where applicable.
  6. Develop strategic and operational planning for External R&D activities with the Deputy Director / Chief Scientific Officer.
  7. Maintain dashboards and other means of communicating competitive landscapes for technologies of interest.
  8. Support Ku - Sund - Panum Kbh N governance as a representative of External R&D.
  9. Drive efficiencies to ensure new and improved 'Ways of Working'.

About You

  • You are a researcher at an international level within vaccinology and immunity.
  • 3+ years or more in vaccine research and development with a strong acumen for the latest technologies in these fields.
  • Strong leadership skills able to champion R&D values and motivate diverse teams.
  • Strong communication skills and experience in complex matrix organizations.
  • Appetite for change and change management.
  • Proven agile ways of working.


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