Johnson & Johnson Posted September 7, 2026

Business Development Manager

Shanghai, China Full time
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About this opportunity

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Job Function:

Strategy & Corporate Development

Job Sub Function:

Business Development

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Shanghai, China

Job Description:

DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Business Development Manager, located in Shanghai China.

DPS China is seeking a New Business Development Manager to support the identification, evaluation, and execution of external growth opportunities within China. Working closely with the Strategic Support Lead, cross‑functional commercial teams, and regional/global partners, this role will focus on partnership scouting, market and technology assessment, and transaction support across medical device, healthcare technology, and adjacent innovation areas.

This role is an execution‑focused position that plays a critical part in translating DPS China growth priorities into actionable business development initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development & Opportunity Scouting

Identify and analyze new external business opportunities, including partnerships, licensing, and early-stage acquisition targets aligned with DPS China strategy

Conduct market, competitive, and technology landscape analyses to support opportunity prioritization

Track emerging trends in medical devices, healthcare technology, and digital health within China

Strategy & Analytical Support

Support the development of inorganic growth strategies for DPS China in collaboration with Strategic Support, commercial teams, and regional/global stakeholders

Build and maintain market, financial, and valuation models to assess business potential and risks

Prepare clear, structured analyses and recommendations for internal review

Deal Execution & Cross‑Functional Coordination

Support cross‑functional deal teams (Commercial, Marketing, R&D, Finance, Legal, Regulatory) throughout evaluation and execution phases

Assist with due diligence activities, including data gathering, analysis, and coordination with internal and external parties

Help prepare investment memos, presentations, and management materials for leadership review

Stakeholder Management & Communication

Prepare high‑quality presentations and written materials in English and Mandarin for internal stakeholders

Maintain effective working relationships with internal teams and selected external partners

Ensure all activities align with company governance, compliance requirements, and regulations

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in healthcare, Science, Engineering, Business, or related fields from a reputable university

Advanced degree (MBA, Master’s) or professional training is a plus

Experience

Experience in business development, strategy, consulting, venture, or commercial roles within healthcare, medical devices, or life sciences

Solid understanding of medical device or healthcare technology ecosystems in China

Demonstrated ability to perform market analysis, financial modeling, and business case development

Strong attention to detail, structured thinking, and high ownership of assigned workstreams

Proven ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across functions

Clear and confident communication skills (written and verbal) in English and Mandarin

Proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel

Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.​

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Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers , internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

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Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Alliance Formation, Business Development, Business Valuations, Coaching, Collaboration, Competitive Landscape Analysis, Due Diligence, Market Research, Negotiation, Presentation Development, Process Improvements, Product Marketing Sales, Product Strategies, Relationship Building, Strategic Change, Strategic Thinking, Technical Credibility

Job details

Seniority
Manager
Function
BD&L & Strategic Planning
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
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 52 comparable Manager BD&L & Strategic Planning roles across 19 biopharma companies.

52Comparable roles tracked
48Currently active
19Companies hiring similar roles
11Countries represented

Salary context

23 of 52 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 · Associate, GOglobal Graduate Program · Merck KGaA $72,100/yr – $126,800/yr
Highest disclosed · Associate Dir, Search & Evaluation (Platforms & AI) · Novartis $160,300/yr – $297,700/yr
Peer group range $99,450 – $229,000 (median $168,090)

Where these roles are based

Top locations among the 52 comparable roles

United States26
China9
Germany6
India2
Mexico2
Singapore2

+ 5 more countries

Seniority mix

52 of 52 peers have a known seniority level

Manager32
Associate Director17
Associate3

Therapeutic area mix

7 of 52 peers have a known therapeutic area; the rest are genuinely unlabeled, not hidden

Dermatology & Aesthetics5
Oncology1
Cardiovascular / CVRM1

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