Major accountabilities:

• 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.

• Co-lead due diligence, build network of contacts, support evaluation of partnership at multiple levels (Triage, DD).

• Works constructively with key stakeholders, present to internal leadership teams and drive internal consensus on opportunities.

• Support the formal governance process 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.

• Support branding Novartis S&E in the industry via actively participating conferences, meetings, roadshows, and other external and internal activities.

• Reporting of technical complaints / adverse events / special case scenarios related to Novartis products within 24 hours of receipt.

Minimum Requirements:

• Master degree in a related scientific field required. Doctorate degree is preferred
• 5+ years of business development work experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries required
• Highly motivated professional with strong organizational and communication skills, excellent work ethic, and the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
• Demonstrated scientific knowledge of Pharmaceutical Drug Discovery, Clinical Development and Intellectual Property Processes.
• Proficient in Chinese (Mandarin) and English
• Accept international and domestic business travel