Sr Alliance Manager, China External Innovation

Role purpose

The Sr Alliance Manager of China External Innovation is responsible for endtoend coordination of external collaborations spanning deal execution and postdeal alliance management for partnerships with biotech companies and academic institutions.

The role serves as the primary operational and governance interface between Novo Nordisk and external partners ensuring that collaborations are efficiently negotiated wellgoverned and successfully executed from contract signature through delivery of scientific and pipeline outcomes.

Key responsibilities

Deal execution & contracting coordination

• Coordinate deal execution activities for external collaborations including:
• alignment of internal stakeholders (scientific legal BD finance)
• support to negotiation of research scope milestones governance and contractual terms
• Work closely with Sourcing Directors Alliance Management Legal IP and BD to:
• translate scientific intent into executable agreements
• ensure contracts are aligned with Novo Nordisk standards and compliance requirements
• Support progression of opportunities through R&D External Innovation governance and decision processes

Postdeal alliance management & project coordination

• Act as the daytoday alliance lead after deal signature responsible for:
• establishing and running governance structures
• coordinating project meetings milestones timelines and deliverables
• tracking budgets payments and contractual obligations
• Ensure clear roles responsibilities and communication flows between Novo Nordisk teams and external partners
• Proactively identify and manage risks issues and dependencies escalating when needed

Scientific & operational enablement

• Support internal project teams and external partners to:
• maintain focus on agreed scientific objectives and success criteria
• ensure data materials and knowledge transfer occur as planned
• Coordinate with internal scientists who may act as project leads on certain SRAs while retaining overall alliance oversight

Stakeholder management & integration

• Serve as a trusted operational partner to:
• External partners
• Novo Nordisk internal stakeholders
• Global R&D External Innovation and Alliance Management
• Enable smooth integration of externally generated outputs into internal programs and workflows
• Maintain clear documentation reporting and compliance records for all managed collaborations

Qualifications

Education

• PhD in life sciences pharmacology chemistry biology or related discipline

Experience

• 5 years experience in:
• alliance management
• project management
• external collaborations within pharma or biotech
• Handson experience managing:
• biotech partnerships
• academic SRAs or coresearch agreements
• Familiarity with:
• research collaboration contracts
• milestonebased agreements
• governance models in R&D collaborations

Working conditions

• Based in Shanghai
• Up to 20% travel primarily within China as required for partner and project engagement

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.

At Novo Nordisk were not chasing quick fixes were creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100 years weve been driven by a single purpose: to defeat serious chronic diseases and help millions of people live healthier lives. This dedication fuels our constant curiosity and inspires us to push the boundaries of whats possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives seek out bold ideas and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together were making healthcare more accessible treating and preventing diseases and pioneering solutions that create change spanning generations. When you join us you become part of something bigger a legacy of impact that reaches far beyond today.