SVP Commercial Strategy (all genders)

Full time and permanent

Purpose of the Role

The SVP, Commercial Strategy, will serve as a global strategic leader, driving Evotec’s commercial vision across all business segments. This role is accountable for shaping and executing strategies that accelerate growth, profitability, and market leadership, ensuring alignment with Evotec’s corporate priorities and long-term objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Enterprise-Level Strategic Planning & Business Alignment: Define and lead Evotec’s global commercial strategy in alignment with corporate growth ambitions. Translate strategic pillars into actionable plans across segments, geographies, and service lines. Drive annual and long-range planning, including revenue, margin, and market expansion targets. Identify and prioritize growth opportunities in therapeutic areas, client segments, and emerging markets.

• Portfolio & Offer Strategy Leadership: Shape Evotec’s global offering portfolio across standalone CRO services, integrated discovery and development solutions, and strategic alliances. Oversee design of differentiated value propositions, pricing frameworks, and delivery models. Ensure commercial readiness for new capabilities and technology platforms, aligning market needs with operational capacity.

• Commercial Performance & Insight: Establish global performance management frameworks, including revenue mix, profitability, and pipeline conversion metrics. Partner with Finance and Operations to optimize margin levers and resource allocation. Drive data-driven decision-making through advanced analytics and dashboards.

• Market & Competitive Intelligence: Provide forward-looking insights on CRO market trends, competitor strategies, and emerging technologies (AI-driven drug discovery, new modalities, automation). Inform strategic positioning and investment priorities to maintain Evotec’s competitive edge.

• Executive Leadership & Cross-Functional Alignment: Act as a key advisor to the EVP and senior leadership team on commercial priorities and strategic projects. Foster strong collaboration across Operations, BD, Finance, and Marketing to ensure execution consistency. Lead strategic initiatives such as portfolio optimization, partnership models, and commercial process transformation.

• External Engagement & Strategic Communication: Represent Evotec in high-level client engagements, industry forums, and strategic partnerships. Prepare and deliver board-level presentations, business cases, and performance reviews. Drive internal communication of commercial strategy across global teams.

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in Life Sciences (PhD and or MD preferred)

• MBA strongly preferred

• Proven senior‑level expertise in commercial strategy, corporate strategy, or business operations, with a strong record of driving strategic impact.

• Proven track record of leading global commercial strategies that deliver growth and profitability.

• Deep understanding of the drug discovery and development value chain and integrated R&D partnerships.

• Expertise in portfolio design, pricing models, and offer structuring for complex service ecosystems.

• Exceptional leadership, analytical, and strategic communication skills.

• Ability to influence C-suite and board level and lead large cross-functional teams globally.

Our Offer

• A position within a vigorous and exciting professional environment promoted by an open culture and a spirit of community

• A diverse, international workforce with a dynamic working environment that fosters creativity, innovations and teamwork

• 30 days of annual holiday, monthly allowance for public transportation, and in-house canteen

• Capital forming benefits, flexible working hours, holiday pay, and annual bonus depending on performance

To apply, please click on the " Apply ” button and provide your application documents (CV and cover letter, including earliest possible start date and salary requirements). We are looking forward to getting to know you and to your application.

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