Director, External Innovation, Strategy
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Job Summary
The main focus for the Director External Innovation Strategy will be formulating strategies and creating new sources of growth for AbbVie by leveraging the evolving innovation ecosystem in China to accelerate and expand internal innovation and unlock external opportunities. The scope of activities encompasses building fact bases regarding relevant topics driving internal and external discussions to align opinions and wisdom from a wide range of functions and formulating/implementing strategies concerning any types of assets (platforms individual drug candidates pipelines and acquisition targets) at any stages in development (discovery- to commercial-stage).
Responsibilities:
The Director External Innovation Strategy will
Closely monitor interpret and predict the evolving landscape and trends in therapeutics innovation in China and globally. Proactively search for identify and evaluate potential strategic opportunities that AbbVie could leverage to further enhance both internal and external innovations.
Lead cross-functional discussions and alignment on our perspectives needs and potential actions towards the strategic opportunities that emerge from the above including accelerating internal R&D at lower cost and higher efficiency by leveraging local biotech CROs patient resources and other capabilities in China while ensuring scrutiny on quality.
Validate and pressure-test hypothesis of value generation for AbbVie and global patients based on new trends and programs in innovation and design implementation strategies via working closely with key stakeholders across functions both at AbbVie and external organizations.
Lead affiliate-level and global initiatives that foster the dialogue with potential partners from China such as AbbVie-branded partnering days local and regional partnering events. Lead cross-functional preparation workstreams that span event objectives event strategy stakeholder engagement implementation logistics public affairs government affairs corporate strategy AbbVie Ventures and vendor management.
Track and communicate the status of active assessments and strategy processes including (1) information of key internal stakeholders on a timely basis (2) delivery of oral and written progress updates for executive-level audiences and (3) timely capturing of interactions events correspondence and information materials in AbbVies information management systems.
Network with existing and potential future partners from the innovation ecosystem in China to ensure awareness of AbbVies strategic priorities for partnering and key capabilities as a partner to entities from China BD objectives.
Collaborate as needed with AbbVie Ventures for the strategic planning of potential future growth in China as well as sourcing and scientific/technical assessment of equity investment opportunities.
Facilitate creation of institutional memory for strategic opportunities by providing clear concise assessments and recommendations for future reference. Fully leverage new and existing external and internal opportunity management tools to support the operations of the growing S&E group.
Key Stakeholders:
Internal: S&E Global Team Global BD&A team broader CBSO teams Transactions Legal R&D China Affiliate organization Global and International Commercial organization AbbVie Ventures Executive Management.
External: CEOs CBOs heads of R&D of existing and potential future partner organizations partners of major venture funds and P/E funds.
Qualifications :
7-10 years of strategy management consulting or business development work experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries required / 6 with masters / 5 with PhD.
Proven track record in driving complex workstreams involving a large number of senior-level stakeholders reconciling differences in perspectives and building consensus/momentum in large organizations.
Strong leadership skills and project management experience to lead/manage multifunctional teams to evaluate and interpret complex new trends formulate strategic opportunities and produce high quality analyses. Ability to drive projects to deliver timely results and follow through on commitments.
Master or Ph.D. degree in related scientific field. Overseas education background is a plus.
Demonstrated ability to thrive in a 0 to 1 environment. Capable of quickly building up network and collaborating with key stakeholders / potential partners internal and externally.
Highly motivated with strong organizational and communication skills excellent work ethic and the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
Additional Information :
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity driving innovation transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
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Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Business Development
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- Analysis Skills
- Research Experience
- Project Management
- Research & Development
- Strategic Planning
- Financial Modeling
- Leadership Experience
- Management Consulting
- Analytics
About Company
AbbVie is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on creating medicines and solutions that put impact first for patients, communities, and our world. We aim to address complex health issues and enhance people's lives through our core therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, neuro ... View more
