Data Portfolio Director


About us

Owkin is an AI biotechnology company that uses AI to find the right treatment for every patient. We combine the best of human and artificial intelligence to answer the research questions shared by biopharma and academic researchers. By closing the translational gap between complex biology and new treatments, we bring new diagnostics and drugs to patients sooner.

Owkin has raised over $300 million and became a unicorn through investments from leading biopharma companies (Sanofi and BMS) and venture funds (Fidelity, GV and BPI, among others).

Owkin is seeking the best and brightest to join our fast-growing and dynamic team.


About the role:

As Director of Data Portfolio, you will be responsible for data mapping worldwide and lead a team of 4 Data Portfolio managers. You will act as the main contact regarding data and sample needs within the company, assessing the feasibility of data requests. You will build a comprehensive view of existing and future datasets, with the Business Development and Data Science team to anticipate data needs. Closely collaborating with Key Opinion Leaders from Owkin academic network, you will lead scientific boards in various medical areas. Additionally, you will participate in the Partnerships Leadership team to propose and discuss strategic directions.


In particular, you will:
  • Lead data mapping and portfolio activities, by assessing the feasibility of any data requests
  • Act as data content manager within the company,
  • Closely collaborate with internal stakeholders (Business development, data science and data platform teams) to define future data needs and required tool specifications
  • Be responsible for having a 360-view of our data assets to ease access
  • Recruit medical advisors based on existing and future needs, and animate board of KOLs focusing on multimodal data & samples in oncology, I&I, CVD, neurology
  • Lead and grow a team of 4 full-time data portfolio managers
  • Ensure reporting of data portfolio team activities for project delivery
  • Conduct proactive scientific and technology watch to explore sources of multimodal datasets & ensure up-to-date data hunt methodology, reviewing new tools

Position is based in our Paris or Nantes offices or remotely from France or UK.


About you

Required qualifications / experience:

  • BS/MSc in Business, Engineering, Medical or an associated field
  • At least 5 years of experience, and a past experience within a pharma company or a biotech
  • Animation of board of KOLs is a plus, as well as good knowledge of one indication among  oncology, CVD, Immunity & Inflammation, Neurology
  • Business oriented vision
  • Ability to prioritise and to juggle multiple work streams
  • You are highly resilient and adaptable, as well as a fast learner;
  • Team player, enjoy building collaborative relationships with colleagues and clients. You can engage effectively  with stakeholders from different backgrounds;
  • Strong written and oral communication skills in English and French
  • Previous experience as a manager
  • Experience in portfolio management, strategy, or related roles in health, pharma industry
  • Experience in leading external resources and budget

Please submit your CV in English

 

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What we offer
  • Flexible work organization and access to remote work
  • Friendly and informal working environment
  • Opportunity to work with an international team with high technical and scientific backgrounds

Recruitment Process & Security
  • Please complete the form and submit your CV.
  • Owkin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status or on the basis of disability.
  • Owkin is a great place to work. Unfortunately, being a coveted workplace means we are vulnerable to recruitment phishing scams. We urge all job seekers and candidates to be wary of potential scams. Most of these have individuals posing as representatives of prominent companies, including Owkin, with the aim of obtaining personal, sensitive, or financial information from applicants. These scams prey upon an individual’s desire to obtain a job and can sometimes “feel” like a genuine recruitment process. Some red flags are identified below. Should you encounter a recruitment process that claims to be for Owkin but is not consistent with the below, please do not provide any personal or financial information:
  • Legitimate Owkin recruitment processes include communication with candidates through recognized professional networks, such as LinkedIn.
  • Communication is always through an official Owkin email address (from the @owkin.com domain), over the phone or though our applicant tracking system (Greenhouse).
  • The Owkin talent team do use platforms such as LinkedIn and Job Teaser, however if you have any concern or doubt about this contact, please ask for them to send an email from @Owkin.com.
  • The Owkin talent team will not solicit personal data from candidates during the application phase including, but not limited to, date of birth, social security numbers, or bank account information;
  • Legitimate Owkin interviews may be conducted over the phone, in person, or via an approved enterprise videoconferencing service (Google Meets). They will not occur via Signal, Telegram or Messenger
  • Owkin offers of employment are based on merit and only extended once a candidate has interviewed with members of the talent and hiring team. Offers will be extended both verbally and in written format.

 

If you think that you have been a victim of fraud,

  • Check the identity of the talent team on LinkedIn.
  • Check the existence of the position on our website https://owkin.com/hiring
  • Notify Owkin’s recruitment unit at this address hiring@owkin.com
  • contact the following authorities:
    • [FR] https://www.internet-signalement.gouv.fr/
    • [UK] https://www.actionfraud.police.uk/reporting-fraud-and-cyber-crime
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