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Job Description

ACCOUNTABILITIES :

Establish stronger presence and recognition of Takeda and our strategic and external innovation interests in the China Ecosystem, through building and leveraging a broad partnership networkDrive external innovation activities and strategy in areas of priority for Takeda, working in collaboration with Global R&D colleagues, including CEI, Research, Therapeutic Area Units (TAU),  R&D China and APAC Region leadersInform TAU/Research/ R&D China and APAC Region strategic planning by providing insights on external trends and landscape in ChinaCollaborate with CEI Boston leaders, R&D Portfolio Strategy and R&D China and APAC Region to support the development of partnering strategy (technology/platforms/asset) to address gaps/pipeline innovation needs/corporate growth needsProactively monitor and communicate scientific, clinical and commercial insights in China relevant to Takeda’s therapeutic areas/indications of interestEffectively bridge breakthrough science and/or transforming technology platform opportunities with all relevant internal stakeholder groupsRecommend partnership or investment proposals working with CEI Boston, providing scientific and business rationaleAcquire and maintain thorough and current knowledge of:Relevant therapeutic area science, discovery platforms, targets, therapeutic approachesTakeda’s portfolio, including gaps and strengthsProvide local support to cross functional technical evaluation and due diligence efforts for prioritized opportunitiesLead partnering interactions at key regional partnering and scientific conferencesMaintain a broad network in China and leverage the Takeda organization (scientists, clinicians, commercial managers) to ensure maximal sourcing capability for the assigned areaServe as an Ambassador for CEI to ensure Takeda is perceived as a “Partner of Choice” with outside organizations; clearly communicate Takeda’s BD priorities and evaluative process to partners

Basic Requirements:

PhD or MD or MBA and minimum of 15 years in industry, with a mixture of China and Global leadership roles

R&D Qualifications & Skills：

VC, BD or consulting leadership roles in life sciencesBroad network in the China biopharma ecosystemStrong scientific understanding of drug discovery and developmentAbility to interact and communicate effectively with senior executive teamsAbility to think critically, creatively and to anticipate and solve problemsAbility to navigate and be successful in a fast-paced, highly matrixed work environmentComfortable with ambiguity

LocationsShanghai, ChinaBeijing, China

Worker TypeEmployee

Worker Sub-TypeRegular

Time TypeFull time