Senior Director Incubation, Shanghai

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The goal of ESI is to advance transformative healthcare solutions that improve the lives of people around the world and deliver value to Johnson & Johnson by catalyzing new science and technology through collaboration and the exchange of ideas. This growing team is looking for a colleague inspired to help build and innovate new ways of fostering a productive life-science ecosystem in China.

Key areas of responsibility:

• Lead the strategy the operational activities and the team to deliver on the business objectives including financial performance measures portfolio sourcing management and metrics and marketing/branding deliverables of JLABS Shanghai.

• Lead the portfolio management of incubator companies in China including the following:

o Management and assessment of the incubation portfolio

o Source new opportunities in conjunction with Asia Pacific Search and Evaluation team leveraging best practices to attract and curate a high value portfolio including identifying companies that have assets and platforms to J&Js core therapeutic areas as well as novel/disruptive assets and platforms supported by the regional and global sourcing teams.

o In partnerships with the regional Search and Evaluation team and individual subject matter experts of our Therapeutic Areas monitor and mentor companies with potentially disruptive technologies to assist in advancing their programs to derisking stages.

o Use the portfolio management tools to access and Integration portfolio

o Actively seeks new scientific opportunities and technologies that are or could be on strategy to meet the needs of the enterprise.

• Promote Internal and External Engagement and Collaboration:

o Foster a collaborative environment with each of Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicines Therapeutic Areas (TAs) Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) as well as other internal capabilities in DPDS (Discovery Product Development and Supply).

o Collaborate with all sourcing teams located at the J&J Innovation Centers (Shanghai San Francisco Boston London) as well as the global transaction group including BD Procurement and JJESI transactional teams to support completing deals strategic to the J&J portfolio strategy.

o Work with the other incubator directors to collaborate on best practices and develop a global approach to corporate incubation.

o Represent J&J within the regional ecosystem and innovation community to attracts partners

o Acts as a regional voice and magnet for new contacts and opportunities.

o Initiate relevant external sponsorships if appropriate with other incubator or accelerator sites and manage ongoing relationship with their leadership.

o Manage and communicate with C-Suite of respective incubated companies to address their needs and providing them with ongoing support.

o Develop cultivate and manage relationships including public facing stakeholders scientific engagement partners industry professionals venture capitalists trade associations government academia and key opinion leaders.

Qualifications:

The successful applicant will have deep experience and understanding of the pharma industries a recognized entrepreneurial experience having started and/or run a start-up or a business unit within a larger corporation with excellence in organizational management with the ability to thrive in matrix and global teams.

S/he must be an analytic and decisive decision maker with the ability to prioritize and communicate effectively with demonstrated experience in initiating establishing and managing partnerships with academic institutions and companies including the interplay between internal and external stakeholders.

S/he must have a demonstrated experience as part of negotiation team with a demonstrated ability to contribute to establishing relationships at a fast pace while developing a collegial collaborative relationship with a potential partner and be comfortable working with other team members including scientific leads sourcing transaction legal finance marketing and commercial teams to progress and complete partnerships.

S/he must be of a collaborative mindset and a strong team player and communicator to develop and present strategic and scientific rationale to key internal constituencies and drive project and portfolio advancement to all levels within and external to the organization.

S/he must be curious and proactive to think about develop and present innovative ways for outreach and interaction with the healthcare ecosystem and for out-of-the-box ideas and willing to take on responsibilities for helping to develop and strengthen J&Js shared culture.

S/he must possess strong written and verbal communication skills with a persuasive and passionate communicator with excellent public speaking skills.

S/he must be mission-driven and self-directed take an action-oriented entrepreneurial flexible and innovative approach to both internal and external partners (including biotechs venture funds academic and government partners) with a balance of passion humility integrity and positive attitude.

S/her must have experience coaching and mentoring team members and ideally also start-ups and young entrepreneurs.

• An advanced degree in science (MSc PhD or MD) required. Degree in Immunology Oncology and Neuroscience is preferred.
• Mandarin and English fluent
• A Minimum of 15 years of experience including international and a track record in senior program management is required
• At least 10 years of relevant professional experience in the healthcare industry is required.
• S/he must possess experience in budgeting and fiscal management with experience in international business development technology transfer management consulting and/or global venture capital investing.
• Experience in the evaluation and execution of a diverse set of global business development opportunities is required.
• Proactive engagement in case of roadblocks; can-do attitude towards problem solving
• Demonstrated adaptability to work across functions and therapeutic areas is requiredwith the ability to maintain a regional view of the portfolio
• Demonstrated ability to manage global partnerships both private and public sector
• Excellent self-management and organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal and teambuilding skills
• This position is located in Shanghai and requires willingness to travel (both domestically & internationally) up to 20% of the time.

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