Director Scientific Licensing (ShangHai, ShangHai, CN)
About this opportunity
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
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