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The Associate Director, Search and Evaluation, NIBR BD&L, region China will drive the identification and evaluation of external innovation in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and academic arenas in China for global BD&L. The scope includes everything from accessing targets and biomedically relevant biology to the in-licensing of enabling technologies, drug discovery platforms and drug candidates up to clinical proof of concept (POC). Together with a cross-functional team made up of senior scientists and transactions, finance and legal experts, the Associate Director, Search and Evaluation will execute due-diligence assessments and help frame the business parameters around potential deals for NIBR. This individual is a key external face for the organization. Working with Head of NIBR BD&L, region China, the Associate Director will assist in equity investments and M&A activities within NIBR BD&L as appropriate.

Your responsibilities:

• Build the good image and reputation of NIBR BD&L, region China team
• Identify high-impact external scientific innovation in China for global BD&L; territory could expand to greater Asia-Pacific region as appropriate.
• Provide assessments on those collaborations and alliances that will best advance NIBR’s biomedical mission
• Facilitate scientific evaluations by leading or supporting cross-functional and cross-divisional teams that include representation from multiple functional areas, including research, development, manufacturing, safety, regulatory, commercial, legal, patents and finance
• Support cNIBR leaderhip team and related business development strategy.
• Build consensus for deal rationale among senior scientific management and other key Novartis stakeholders, including Legal, Finance and the Novartis Pharma organization

In collaboration with the relevant deal teams, help facilitate the negotiation of complex and sensitive alliances

• Interface with counterpart business development and licensing groups within Novartis Pharmaceuticals
• Develop and maintain business relationships with key external collaborators in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical and Academic arenas
• Assist in preparing reports and updates for senior leadership
• Present transactions to senior leadership as needed
• Provide counsel on strategic and business issues to NIBR disease area scientists as needed
• Depending on experience, coach and mentor other business development professionals, formally or informally

What you’ll bring to the role:

• Ph.D. or M.D. in a relevant Life Sciences discipline (M.B.A. a plus)
• 5+ years of biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry experience, preferably in with strong drug discovery and early development experience
• Experience in assessment and evaluation of early stage innovation projects, business development and licensing, venture capital or management consulting a plus

Research experience is a plus

• Exceptional written and oral communication skills in both Mandarin and English
• Creative thinker with ability to see opportunities where others may not
• Strong influencing skills and talent for building consensus
• Strong leadership skills with ability to drive teams to decisions
• Strong organizational abilities with keen attention to detail
• High level of self-motivation
• Strong networking skills
• Able to thrive in a complex, global, cross-functional and science-driven environment
• Capable of managing projects and deadlines with autonomy
• Domestic and international travel required (estimated 25%)

Why consider Novartis?
750 million. That’s how many lives our products touch. And while we’re proud of that fact, in this world of digital and technological transformation, we must also ask ourselves this: how can we continue to improve and extend even more people’s lives?

We believe the answers are found when curious, courageous and collaborative people like you are brought together in an inspiring environment. Where you’re given opportunities to explore the power of digital and data. Where you’re empowered to risk failure by taking smart risks, and where you’re surrounded by people who share your determination to tackle the world’s toughest medical challenges.

We are Novartis. Join us and help us reimagine medicine.

Novartis is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons.

NIBR

CBT - NIBR

China

Shanghai

CNIBR Co. Ltd.

Research & Development

Full Time

Regular