SENIOR MANAGER, INNOVATION
20 hours ago
Sant Cugat del Vallès
ppWould you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that has been working to improve the health and well‑being of people around the world since 1909. We are leaders in plasma‑derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions. /p pWe believe that diversity adds value to our business, teams and culture. Grifols is committed to equal employment opportunity and fostering an inclusive environment where diversity makes us outstanding. /p h3Position /h3 pInnovation Senior Manager – GIANT (Grifols Innovation and New Technologies) GIANT is Grifols’ external innovation team dedicated to identifying, evaluating and advancing high‑value external opportunities that strengthen the company’s RD pipeline and support long‑term growth. The Innovation Senior Manager coordinates all GIANT team activities, ensuring effective execution across key domains. /p h3Key Responsibilities /h3 ul liSearch and evaluation of external innovation opportunities, ensuring high‑quality and timely evaluations and efficient reporting to the Scientific Innovation Office (SIO) and Grifols leadership. /li liTechnological vigilance and competitive intelligence activities in our competency areas, providing reliable, comparable and actionable information. /li liLead budget preparation, monitoring, forecasting and reporting, ensuring alignment with KPIs and financial stewardship. /li liEngage internal stakeholders to promote innovation and cross‑functional alignment, supporting excellence at Grifols and driving growth. /li liAct as a critical liaison to external partners, fostering strategic collaborations, enhancing innovation within the ecosystem, and ensuring efficient operational support. /li liDrive strategic alignment, operational efficiency, cross‑functional collaboration, and effective documentation within GIANT, SIO and across the organization. /li liEnd‑to‑end management of external innovation opportunities, establishing governance, processes and reporting standards for deal flow. /li liScouting, evaluation and monitoring of opportunities through conferences, scouting activities and CRM management. /li liCoordinate technology vigilance and competitive intelligence activities across teams, delivering strategic intelligence and KRIs to stakeholders. /li liPlan, monitor and control the GIANT yearly budget; provide financial reporting, forecasting and KPI alignment. /li liBuild and manage strategic external relationships within the innovation ecosystem (e.g., ASEBIO, Biocat, Catalunya health, ACCIO). /li /ul h3Qualifications /h3 ul liPhD in life sciences with post‑doc, MD, PharmD or equivalent advanced scientific degree; preferred MBA or strong strategic/business training. /li li10+ years of experience in biopharma/biotech/healthcare innovation, with a track record in drug discovery, translational medicine, RD strategy, external innovation, business development, alliance management, corporate venture, and project management. /li liDeep knowledge of drug modalities, new technologies and platforms in drug discovery and development. /li liDemonstrated experience in therapeutic areas such as immunology, autoimmunity, pulmonology, critical care and infectious diseases. /li liEstablished network in the pharma, biotech and venture‑capital innovation community. /li liOperational and execution excellence, strategic thinking, ecosystem fluency, partnership leadership, executive communication, deal acumen and influence without authority. /li /ul h3Preferred Skills /h3 ul liStrong portfolio perspective and white‑space identification capability. /li liDeep understanding of biotech, academic, VC, startup and pharma innovation landscapes. /li liAbility to build trust with high‑level external stakeholders. /li liAbility to synthesize complexity into clear strategic recommendations. /li liComfort with collaboration structures, risk‑sharing models and licensing concepts. /li liExceptional cross‑functional leadership and strong judgment under uncertainty. /li /ul h3Location and Working Hours /h3 pLocations: Sant Cugat del Valles, Aigües de Vilajuïga, Barcelona, Coslada (Madrid), Derio, Remote, Expat, Leioa, Mondragón (Arrasate), Parets del Valles, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Santiago Compostela, Sevilla, Torres de Cotillas, Valencia, Zaragoza. /p pHybrid model with flexible schedule: Monday‑Thursday 7:00‑10:00 and 16:00‑19:00; Friday 8:00‑15:00 (with flexible start time). /p h3Benefits /h3 pPermanent contract of employment. /p h3Equal Opportunity /h3 pGrifols is an equal‑opportunity employer. We believe in diverse talent and will remove any barriers that may hinder your participation. If you require adjustments in our selection process, please let us know. /p pWe look forward to your application! /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr