M&A and Licensing Analyst – Pharmaceutical Corporate Strategy & Finance Department – Aims International Italia Società Benefit is looking for an associate-level analyst to support strategic partnership opportunities across the global market, providing analysis, assessment and negotiation support throughout the early‑stage M&A and licensing lifecycle. Key responsibilities Identifying key targets – companies, products and assets. Building, expanding and consolidating relationships with stakeholders – internal and external. Maintaining and regularly updating BD mapping and related platforms/tools. Supporting the preparation of business cases: Business case – economics / PowerPoint presentation. Termsheet and contract understanding. Project & team management – project planning and management, data‑room management (IN/OUT) and due‑diligence management/coordination (IN/OUT). Qualifications Master’s degree in Economics or Engineering. Fluency in English; knowledge of other languages is considered an advantage. 3–5 years of experience in the Pharma Business or in Consulting , with direct exposure to financial processes, budgeting, planning/forecasting within the pharmaceutical sector. Deep understanding of the Pharma/BioTech competitive arena and evolving market scenarios (e.g., competitive landscape, market & pipeline). Ability to understand and contribute to the management of a business case. Ability to conduct research, analyze data and assess market trends and competitor behaviours. Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word). Leadership & Human Skills Strong strategic and analytical abilities with a relentless drive for execution. Capacity to prioritize and apply critical reasoning. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative and "can‑do" attitude. Ability to build and maximise relationships/networking with cross‑functional internal and strategic external stakeholders. Location Rome – hybrid‑eligible (smart working). Relocation allowance provided if necessary. Seniority level Associate Employment type Full‑time Job function Finance and Strategy/Planning – Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Business Consulting and Services #J-18808-Ljbffr