Director, Head of China-Based Business Development
Director, Head of China-Based Business Development
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Position Summary
Amgen is seeking a seasoned business development leader to lead its external innovation efforts in China. Based in Shanghai this Director-level role will serve as Amgens primary on-the-ground executive responsible for sourcing evaluating and advancing strategic partnerships with Chinas biotech ecosystem. The focus will be on sourcing opportunities within China that can serve the global patient population. This individual will report into the Global Business Development organization specifically reporting to an Executive Director External Research and Development Business Development. This role is critical to expanding Amgens access to first- and best-in-class science through licensing M&A and other partnership models. This individual will engage directly with local biotech companies key academic institutions venture investors and government stakeholders to identify high-potential assets aligned with Amgens global BD priorities.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead Amgen Chinas BD efforts in alignment with Amgens BD priorities across four therapeutic areas and modalities of interest. These BD priorities are developed in collaboration with Amgens R&D and Commercial teams.
- Lead early-stage screening and identification of emerging opportunities that are sourced in China with the potential to expand overtime to other territories such as Korea and Australia
- Build relationships with emerging companies innovation within China
- Identify a high-quality pipeline of innovation with clear scientific differentiation to serve the global patient population
- Work closely and in partnership with the External Research and Development leads within BD to advance specific opportunities through diligence and the governance process
- Contribute to building competitive landscape reports for companies in the region.
- Lead scientific strategic and commercial diligence of opportunities sourced from China
- Partner with internal venture fund to support potential venture investments in China
- Represent Amgen in the local ecosystemengaging biotech founders our peers venture investors incubators and other key stakeholders
- Serve as Amgens local voice and strategic thinker on emerging trends in innovation science policy and capital formation in China
Basic Qualifications
- Doctorate degree and 4 years of biopharma business development licensing strategy consulting banking or venture investing experience
Preferred Qualifications
- PhD in life sciences (e.g. molecular biology immunology oncology pharmacology)
- 810 years of experience in biopharma business development licensing strategy consulting banking or venture investing
- Prior experience working within a multinational pharmaceutical or biotech company with global decision-making exposure
- Demonstrated leadership in originating and executing transactions with Chinese biotech companies or academic institutions
- Experience with opportunity identification due diligence and/or cross-functional assessments
- Deep understanding of the biotech innovation landscape in China with strong relationships locally including biotech VC and academics; track record of facilitating cross-cultural business interactions
- Strong scientific and commercial acumen with experience communicating complex concepts to diverse audiences
- Self-starter curious strong communication and leadership skills. A track record to work within a global matrixed organization; ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Fluent in Mandarin and English with ability to operate effectively across global matrixed organizations
- Willingness to travel within China and occasionally to US
Why Amgen
At Amgen we believe the best science is globaland we are committed to identifying and advancing cutting-edge innovation from Chinas rapidly growing biotech sector. This role offers a rare opportunity to drive impact at scale connecting breakthrough Chinese science with Amgens global capabilities to serve patients around the world.
.Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
