China BD Director

A career at our company is an ongoing journey of discovery: our 57,000 people are shaping how the world lives, works and plays through next generation advancements in healthcare, life science and performance materials. For more than 350 years and across the world we have passionately pursued our curiosity to find novel and vibrant ways of enhancing the lives of others.

Your role: 

Position is part of the Global Business Development & Alliance Managment department, reporting to the Regional BD Head.

• To develop/update Business Development strategy in alignment with China leadership team, Regional/Global BD leadership and peer BD Director across all of Healthcare's focus therapeutic areas of CV, Metabolics, Endocrinology, Oncology, Fertility and Neurology.
• Proactive lead identification through formal and informal networks both within and outside that are aligned with strategy.
• Align with key stakeholders to evaluate, move forward and complete partnering opportunities. Negotiate and finalize agreements to increase long-term sales and profits.
• Manage and further improve existing business partnerships including resolving major issues, amending terms of existing agreements and further expanding partnerships.
• Deals types to range the spectrum of commercial and R&D partnering, from exclusive licensing to co-commercialization, co-development to product acquisitions with a primary focus towards portfolio build and as second priority pipeline partnering and out-bound transactions of non-core assets.

Who you are:

• Fluent in English and mandarin (writing and Speaking)
• Scientific background (GRADUATE DEGREE IS A PLUS BUT NOT MANDATORY)
• degree or diploma in business/related is A PLUS but not mandatory;
• minimum 6 years of Business development, Licensing or other deal-making Experience in the pharmaceutical/BIOTECHNOLOGY industry
• Track record of identifying, Leading and completing high-impact deals, both r&d-stage and commercial-stage assets
• Prior to BD, Experience working in AN EXPERT FUNCTION (R&D/MEDICAL, MARKETING/SALES, Finance, LEGAL, REGULATORY AFFAIRS) OR IN STRATEGY/CONSULTING
• experience managing complex projects in China also involving internal matrix alignment 

PERSONAL SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Compelling communicator with ability to effect decisions
• strategic thinker and problem solver
• attention to detail
• Good networker and relationship builder
• Team player who drive to make an impact for company 
• Strong negotiator
• Effective Presentation skills
• Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time

HR: 95598

Functional area: Strategy & Business Development

What we offer:  With us, there are always opportunities to break new ground. We empower you to fulfil your ambitions, and our diverse businesses offer various career moves to seek new horizons. We trust you with responsibility early on and support you to draw your own career map that is responsive to your aspirations and priorities in life. Join us and bring your curiosity to life!

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