**Major Responsibilities/Activities:** + **BD opportunity screening, identification and business case creation** + Deeply understand EPD and EPD China long term strategy, EPD China business, local market and competition environment. + Proactively search, identify and screening licensing in, merge & acquisition opportunities according to strategic request. + Lead commercial assessment of potential opportunities (eg. Attractiveness, strategic fit, portfolio review, valuation, due diligence and other key issues) + Co-lead business case creation with commercial, regulatory, finance and other functions + **Lead or co-lead Due diligence and agreement development, negotiation** + Lead the cross functional due diligence team + Lead or co-lead making potential transaction proposals to senior leadership team for decision. + Play key role of final agreement development and negotiation , and ensure implementation of adequate checks and balances during deal execution process. + Ensure the adherence to regulations, corporate governance, policies and procedures. + **Develop external relationships for collaboration opportunities** + **Develop and maintain effective external relationships, which can influence the success rate of obtaining collaboration opportunity.** **REQUIREMENTS:** **Experiences:** + Strong (8+ years) professional experience in multinational companies, ideally Pharma industry background, or at least experience in working with healthcare companies. + Proven track record of successfully closing licensing in, merge and acquisition transactions. + Must be able to analyze financial data as well as industry data related to sales, market share, price/volume, call activity, etc. + In touch with broader issues (market access, regulatory, macro economy) associated with pharma industry in China. **Competencies:** + “Win-win” negotiating skills are essential + Good commercial forecast and assessment ability + Highly organized with a keen sense of what it takes to get the job done; strong operating skills and a sense of urgency + Strong sense of “Compliance Excellence” + Self starter, strong motivation and entrepreneur. + Exceptional deal negotiation and deal closure abilities. + Strong China network An Equal Opportunity Employer Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com