Head of China External Innovation, R&D, Shanghai/Beijing

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Job Description

ACCOUNTABILITIES :

• Establish stronger presence and recognition of Takeda and our strategic and external innovation interests in the China Ecosystem, through building and leveraging a broad partnership network
• Drive external innovation activities and strategy in areas of priority for Takeda, working in collaboration with Global R&D colleagues, including CEI, Research, Therapeutic Area Units (TAU),  R&D China and APAC Region leaders
• Inform TAU/Research/ R&D China and APAC Region strategic planning by providing insights on external trends and landscape in China
• Collaborate with CEI Boston leaders, R&D Portfolio Strategy and R&D China and APAC Region to support the development of partnering strategy (technology/platforms/asset) to address gaps/pipeline innovation needs/corporate growth needs
• Proactively monitor and communicate scientific, clinical and commercial insights in China relevant to Takeda’s therapeutic areas/indications of interest
• Effectively bridge breakthrough science and/or transforming technology platform opportunities with all relevant internal stakeholder groups
• Recommend partnership or investment proposals working with CEI Boston, providing scientific and business rationale
• Acquire and maintain thorough and current knowledge of:
  • Relevant therapeutic area science, discovery platforms, targets, therapeutic approaches
  • Takeda’s portfolio, including gaps and strengths
• Provide local support to cross functional technical evaluation and due diligence efforts for prioritized opportunities
• Lead partnering interactions at key regional partnering and scientific conferences
• Maintain a broad network in China and leverage the Takeda organization (scientists, clinicians, commercial managers) to ensure maximal sourcing capability for the assigned area
• Serve as an Ambassador for CEI to ensure Takeda is perceived as a “Partner of Choice” with outside organizations; clearly communicate Takeda’s BD priorities and evaluative process to partners

Basic Requirements:

• PhD or MD or MBA and minimum of 15 years in industry, with a mixture of China and Global leadership roles

R&D Qualifications & Skills：

• VC, BD or consulting leadership roles in life sciences
• Broad network in the China biopharma ecosystem
• Strong scientific understanding of drug discovery and development
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with senior executive teams
• Ability to think critically, creatively and to anticipate and solve problems
• Ability to navigate and be successful in a fast-paced, highly matrixed work environment
• Comfortable with ambiguity

Locations

Shanghai, ChinaBeijing, China

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time