About this role
About the Role The Associate Director, Search & Evaluation leads sourcing and evaluation of BD&L and M&A opportunities in China, aligned with Novartis' global S&E priorities in oncology. The role acts as the region's face to biotechs and other partners and presents oncology opportunities within the global S&E team and broader C&BD organization. What You'll Do
- Deliver against the S&G organization’s Search & Evaluation strategies and plans/objectives.
- Lead the execution of finding activities and alignment with strategic priority targets in oncology.
- Work constructively with key stakeholders, present to internal leadership teams and facilitate internal consensus on opportunities.
- Support the formal governance process and adhere to internal BD&L review processes to ensure quality and consistency of evaluation.
- Present opportunities to appropriate deal committee and provide local support for timely negotiation and execution mandates.
- Support branding of Novartis S&E in the industry via active participation in conferences, meetings, roadshows, and other external/internal activities.
- Contribute to building competitive landscape reports for oncology.
- Work as a lead for screening oncology asset opportunities in China and scouting for innovative technologies.
- Report technical complaints/adverse events/special case scenarios related to Novartis products within 24 hours of receipt. What We're Looking For
- Master degree in a related scientific field required; Doctorate degree preferred.
- 5+ years of business development experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries.
- 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.
- Demonstrated scientific knowledge of Pharmaceutical Drug Discovery, Clinical Development and Intellectual Property Processes.
- Proficient in Chinese (Mandarin) and English.
- Ability to travel internationally and domestically.