Senior Associate, Strategic Transactions

AOP Health is the European pioneer for integrated therapies for rare diseases and in critical care. To enhance our team in Vienna we are looking for a:

• Support the Strategic Transactions team in business development activities, including contracting and M&A due diligence.
• Lead project management for transactions by coordinating cross‑functional teams, tracking timelines, and maintaining structured documentation.
• Facilitate due diligence with Commercial, R&D, Finance, Legal, and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate communication between internal teams and external partners to ensure smooth information flow.
• Prepare negotiation materials, scenario analyses, and transaction summaries.
• Conduct research and competitive analyses of therapeutic areas, assets, and company portfolios.
• Support opportunity screening and create briefing materials for senior management.
• Assist with business cases and financial models, including topline assumptions and P&L forecasts.
• Maintain BD databases and ensure accurate tracking of projects and transaction milestones.
• Contribute to improving processes within the Strategic Transactions function.

• University degree in life sciences, pharmacy, biotechnology, business, or related fields.
• 2–4 years of experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.
• Preferred: exposure to commercial roles (marketing, sales, market access, business analysis).
• Advantage: initial experience in business development, transactions, or cross‑functional project coordination.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to structure complex workflows and manage multiple workstreams.
• Ability to synthesize scientific, commercial, and financial information into clear insights.
• High drive, ownership mentality, and proactiveness in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience with due diligence (licensing or M&A) is a plus.
• Basic understanding of business case modelling and financial forecasting is beneficial.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with great attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; additional languages are a plus.
• Proficient in Office 365, especially PowerPoint and Excel.
• Willingness to travel

•  An open corporate culture with the opportunity to contribute your own ideas

• Working independently in a collegial and committed team
• Modern working environment with good public transport connections (U4 - Heiligenstadt)
• Flexible working hours (flexitime/time-out days), bonus scheme, additional benefits and employee events
• Structured onboarding and support through a buddy system
• Due to legal requirements, we are obliged to disclose the collective agreement minimum salary, which is EUR 45.080 gross per year, based on full-time employment. However, our actual remuneration packages are market-oriented and aligned with your qualifications and professional experience.