Novartis Posted July 15, 2026

Associate Director Search & Evaluation

Shanghai (Shanghai), China Regular
BD&L & Strategic Planning Associate Director

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About this opportunity

 Contribute to sourcing of BD&L and M&A deals originating in China that are aligned with global S&G priorities in oncology.  Leverage innovation in China by identifying technologies and assets in alignment with global search priorities in oncology.  Present oncology opportunities within the global S&E team and broader C&BD team.  Act as the face of Novartis and the point of contact in the region for biotechs with technologies and assets of potential interests in oncology. Contribute to building competitive landscape reports for oncology  Work as a lead for screening oncology asset opportunities in China and scouting for innovative technologies.

Major Accountabilities:Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: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.undefinedWorks 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 process to ensure quality and consistency of the evaluation of all C&BD 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.Key Performance Indicators:Supported and contributed to execution of Global C&BD Deals and their presentation to internal governance bodiesConference coverage in regional partnering and medical congressesMinimum Requirements:Work Experience: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 requiredHighly 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 EnglishAccept international and domestic business travelSkills:Alliance Management.Business Development.Collaboration.Creativity.Cross-Functional Teams.Curiosity.Customer Experience.Due Diligence.Emergency Management.Evaluation.Law (Legal System).Lifesciences.Marketing Strategy.Media Campaigns.Merchandising.Negotiation Skills.Prioritization.Project Management.Sales.Scouting.Search.Selling Skills.Transactions.Languages:English.

Job details

Seniority
Associate Director
Function
BD&L & Strategic Planning
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
Shanghai (Shanghai), China
Employment type
Regular

How this role compares

Computed from every other active BD&L & Strategic Planning role in our database, not just this employer's listings.

We currently track 19 comparable Associate Director BD&L & Strategic Planning roles across 14 biopharma companies.

19Comparable roles tracked
18Currently active
14Companies hiring similar roles
9Countries represented

Salary context

2 of 19 peers report a salary range (USD, annualized)

Peers share this role's job function and a matching or adjacent seniority level -- not necessarily the same therapeutic area or country.

This roleSubject Not listed on this posting
Lowest disclosed · Manager, Corporate Strategy · Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc (USA) $114,800/yr – $187,400/yr
Highest disclosed · Sr Manager, Corporate Development · Gilead Sciences, Inc. $169,320/yr – $219,120/yr
Peer group range $151,100 – $194,220 (median $172,660)

Where these roles are based

Top locations among the 19 comparable roles

China7
United States5
Spain1
Mexico1
Japan1
Brazil1

+ 3 more countries

Seniority mix

19 of 19 peers have a known seniority level

Manager14
Associate Director4
Senior1

Therapeutic area mix

3 of 19 peers have a known therapeutic area; the rest are genuinely unlabeled, not hidden

Vaccines & Infectious Disease2
Oncology1

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How we calculate "similar"

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Every comparison starts from the same 100-point budget: 25 for working in the same function, 40 for the same therapeutic area, 20 for the same or adjacent seniority, 15 for the same country. A dimension we can't confirm on both sides contributes nothing, never a guess, never a free pass.

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Unmatched or unknown dimensions score exactly the same: 0 points, never a partial guess. A role we know almost nothing about beyond its function bottoms out at 25%; it never inflates to 100% just because there's little to compare against. Seniority uses a defined ladder (Associate → Manager → Associate Director → Senior → Principal → Director → Senior Director → Executive/VP) so "Director" and "Senior Director" count as adjacent, but "Director" and "Executive/VP" do not.