Summary
- Leverage innovation in China by identifying technologies and assets in alignment with global search priorities. Present opportunities within the global S&E team and broader C&BD team.
- Being the face of Novartis and the first point of contact in the region for biotechs with technologies and early-stage assets of potential interests.
- Contribute to building competitive landscape reports for companies in the region.
- Work as a lead for screening opportunities in China scouting for innovative technology while supporting materially sized, late-stage commercial deals.
About the Role
Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
- Deliver against the S&G organization’s Business Development & Licensing strategies and plans/objectives.
- Lead the execution of finding activities and alignment with strategic priority targets.
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- Manage stakeholders, present to internal leadership teams and drive internal consensus on opportunities.
- Support the formal governance process to seek and obtain approval for appropriate deal opportunities and adhere to internal BD&L review process to ensure quality and consistency of the evaluation of all BD&L activities in accordance with process guidelines.
- Present the opportunity to appropriate deal committee and provide local support for timely negotiation and execution mandates.
- Foster collaboration throughout Novartis China organization to align regional commercial interests.
- Reporting of technical complaints / adverse events / special case scenarios related to Novartis products within 24 hours of receipt.
Role Requirements
- Master’s degree in a related scientific field required. Doctorate degree is preferred, MBA, Overseas education a strong plus.
- 5+ years of business development work experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries required; Cross-border licensing experience a strong plus.
l Strong work ethic, problem-solving, and project management skills.
l Strong accountability, integrity, and communication skills, with ability to appropriately represent the S&E organization internally, as well as to represent Novartis across the life sciences and finance/VC community in China and beyond.
l Ability to learn fast, adapt in multi-faceted environment, and drive initiatives beyond past experiences.
l Strong collaboration mindset and ability to influence without authority.
l Excellent English and Mandarin.
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