Corporate Business Development (CBD) is dedicated to sourcing innovation outside of the Company by identifying compounds that fit into our pipeline, looking for technologies that can be integrated into our drug discovery process and diagnostics, establishing connections with academic institutions and other life sciences companies and entering into and managing collaborations. Together with R&D this is a key pillar of the Pharma business and our aim is to transform promising innovation into healthcare solutions of the future. Our approach to partnering is open and flexible. We aim to accelerate innovation in China by helping our partners expand their impact on patient health through joint development and delivery of novel therapies ; the Global Alliance Management function within Roche is leading all strategic partnerships across the globe and we are proud to be recognized amongst the best in the industry.
We are looking for a Global Alliance Director (GAD) to join our Global Alliance Management team in Shanghai. You shall have the responsibility of managing a portfolio of China based alliances while closely interfacing with Alliance Directors in Basel and San Francisco. You will interact with senior leadership of partner companies and actively liaise with Asia Partnering as well as other Roche functions including PD, GPS, pRED, gRED, CiCor and Dia Partnering. The incumbent for the role shall be strongly connected to the China ecosystem including biotech companies and VCs and act as a facilitator and catalyst for our efforts and partnerships in China. This role will report to Beth Odeh-Frikert and is based in Shanghai.
Your responsibilities shall include:
Successful management of China based alliances through leading by influence, identifying and resolving key issues and ensuring alliance progress
For some alliances, collaborating closely with Basel and SSF based alliance directors in managing alliances with Chinese partners. Facilitate communication with Chinese partners (language, culture, time zone)
Establishment and management of the relationship with the partners in order to appropriately manage expectations, anticipate and resolve key challenges
Actively building and sustaining high-value relationships with key players in the China biotech and VC communities to drive collaborative initiatives and identify concrete opportunities to scale partnerships
Act as a center of expertise for China partnerships and systematically share local knowledge and best practices to our global Alliance Directors in Basel and SSF.
Ensuring adherence to contractual obligations; managing all issues and conflicts (pro)actively to the benefit of the respective alliance
Identifying, leading negotiations and implementing necessary contractual amendments, and/or subsequent agreements in coordination with BD, Finance, Legal and all relevant internal stakeholders
Briefing of Roche senior leaders as required
Representation of Corporate Business Development in public forums (conferences, congresses, other presentation opportunities)
In order to be successful in this role, you have:
Advanced degree (i.e. Master, Diploma, MD, PhD, PharmD) in business, finance or science related field
Significant professional experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry (ideally 10+ years with a focus on China ecosystem) including management of cross-functional teams and direct leadership responsibility.
Solid understanding of the entire value chain of pharmaceuticals from R&D to commercial
Good understanding of financial and contractual disciplines
Successful record of interactions with senior leadership teams
Proven record of project management, consensus building and conflict management in challenging situations
Proven record of working in a matrix environment with multiple interfaces across disciplines
Proven ability to build and lead teams, drive business decisions, and manage multiple projects effectively in a fast-paced and changing environment
Energetic, result-driven, self-starter with a strong executive presence, collaborative mindset, and ability to think strategically and analytically
Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal, influencing and negotiation skills
Ability to successfully manage multiple, concurrent high priority projects and work successfully in complex, high pressure, high visibility situations
Excellent communication and presentation skills in both English and Chinese
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