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BD&L Lead, China (Sourcing M&A and BD&L Deals)

Novartis
China Posted Jul 15, 2026

About this role

About the Role The role focuses on sourcing M&A and BD&L opportunities in China aligned with global priorities, identifying innovative technologies, and presenting opportunities to the global S&G and C&BD teams. You will be the regional face for biotechs with technologies and early-stage assets, and you will contribute to competitive landscape reports and screen opportunities for materially sized late-stage deals. What You'll Do

  • 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 in China.
  • 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. What We're Looking For
  • Experience in sourcing M&A and BD&L opportunities, with ability to lead screening of opportunities and align with global S&G and C&BD teams.
  • Track record in building competitive landscape reports for companies in the region.
  • Strong stakeholder management, cross-functional collaboration, and deal negotiation support. Nice to Have
  • Experience engaging with biotechnology companies and early-stage assets; comfort representing a global pharma company in regional biotech partnerships. Compensation & Benefits
  • Not disclosed

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