Novartis Posted July 15, 2026

Associate Director Search & Evaluation

Shanghai (Shanghai), China FULL_TIME
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
FULL_TIME

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 127 comparable Associate Director BD&L & Strategic Planning roles across 40 biopharma companies.

127Comparable roles tracked
114Currently active
40Companies hiring similar roles
23Countries represented

Salary context

45 of 127 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.

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Lowest disclosed · Manager, Portfolio Management · Sandoz $0/hr – $0/hr (≈ $0–$0/yr)
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Peer group range $0 – $308,400 (median $180,500)

Where these roles are based

Top locations among the 127 comparable roles

United States65
India12
China11
Germany6
Japan5
Switzerland4

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Seniority mix

127 of 127 peers have a known seniority level

Manager71
Associate Director41
Senior15

Therapeutic area mix

16 of 127 peers have a known therapeutic area; the rest are genuinely unlabeled, not hidden

Dermatology & Aesthetics9
Oncology2
Immunology2
Neuroscience1
Cardiovascular / CVRM1
Gastroenterology1

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