Bayer Posted October 11, 2026

Director Scientific Licensing (ShangHai, ShangHai, CN)

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Director Scientific Licensing

WHO YOU ARE

Develop a comprehensive, constantly up-to-date, landscape analysis of the academic, pre-seed, seed & biotech stage opportunities in China

Act as a door opener and ambassador for Bayer PH and especially BD&L PH by initiating first contacts in China

Together with CtC CN team, act as interface and foster relationships with external stakeholders including biotech, biopharma and start-up entrepreneurs to support in-licensing/collaboration opportunities to enrich PH pipeline both for China and for global

Foster relationships leading to meaningful interactions with relevant stakeholders in China

Proactively align and closely work together with global Oncology BD team for strategic direction (strategy and search mandate), in-depth scientific exchange, initial evaluation and potentially deal making according to established governance model (1 st Mandate, NBO Approval, BO Approval)

Team up with local/regional External Activation/Event Management to develop a winning engagement strategy based on deep insights into the local/regional partnering landscape

Interconnect with Scientific Licensing team members in global Oncology BD, Co.Lab team or other CtC Hubs to improve operational excellence and work towards globally agnostic and regionally specialized approaches

Key Working Relations:

Internal:

Head of CtC Hub CN

Co.Lab CN

Global Oncology BD Team

External Activation/ Event Managers

Region and global R&D teams

PH BD&L & OI function

External Activation & Identity Management team

LEAPS

External:

Contacts at academic, pre-seed or seed stage opportunities

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBITLIES

University degree in a scientific discipline (biochemistry, biology, molecular biology, protein science, cell biology, gene technology, chemistry) PhD or MD preferred

At least 15  years of working experience, preferably in the PH industry

Deep understanding of the Oncology landscape (targets, modalities, market dynamics), emerging science, drug discovery, pharmaceutical R&D, and Oncology drug development (clinical endpoints, standards of care).

Experience in Technology Transfer Offices, BD&L, Business Consulting are a plus

Ideally cross-company and -geographical experience

Project management experience with outstanding track record of results delivery

Analytical and strategic thinking

Ability to work under high pressure with tight timelines in a regularly changing environment

Balanced personality: diplomatic, perseverant with strong connector qualities

Good communicator and networker, assertive and resilient

Ability to handle and solve conflicts with diverse interaction partners

High intercultural awareness

Tolerance for ambiguity

Fluent in Chinese and very good command of English; additional knowledge of German is a plus

Good knowledge of relevant IT systems (MS office, Excel, SAP)

Good understanding of the value drivers of PH

Application Period: N/A Reference Code: 892061       Division: Pharmaceuticals     Location: China : ShangHai : ShangHai       Functional Area: General Management & Business Consulting     Position Grade: VS 2       Employment Type: Limited  Work Time: Flexible Working Schedule

Contact Us   Address Telephone E-Mail 200127 Internal *8080 cnrecruiting@bayer.com Shanghai External 400 012 2021       ]]>

Job details

Seniority
Director
Function
Other / Corporate Functions
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
ShangHai, China
Employment type
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