By clicking the “Apply” button, I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commence and that the information I provide in my application will be processed in line with Takeda’s Privacy Notice (https://jobs.takeda.com/privacynotice) and Terms of Use (https://www.takeda.com/terms-and-conditions/) . I further attest that all information I submit in my employment application is true to the best of my knowledge. **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 network + Drive 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 leaders + Inform TAU/Research/ R&D China and APAC Region strategic planning by providing insights on external trends and landscape in China + Collaborate 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 needs + Proactively monitor and communicate scientific, clinical and commercial insights in China relevant to Takeda’s therapeutic areas/indications of interest + Effectively bridge breakthrough science and/or transforming technology platform opportunities with all relevant internal stakeholder groups + Recommend partnership or investment proposals working with CEI Boston, providing scientific and business rationale + Acquire and maintain thorough and current knowledge of: + Relevant therapeutic area science, discovery platforms, targets, therapeutic approaches + Takeda’s portfolio, including gaps and strengths + Provide local support to cross functional technical evaluation and due diligence efforts for prioritized opportunities + Lead partnering interactions at key regional partnering and scientific conferences + Maintain a broad network in China and leverage the Takeda organization (scientists, clinicians, commercial managers) to ensure maximal sourcing capability for the assigned area + Serve 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 sciences + Broad network in the China biopharma ecosystem + Strong scientific understanding of drug discovery and development + Ability to interact and communicate effectively with senior executive teams + Ability to think critically, creatively and to anticipate and solve problems + Ability to navigate and be successful in a fast-paced, highly matrixed work environment + Comfortable with ambiguity **Locations** Shanghai, ChinaBeijing, China **Worker Type** Employee **Worker Sub-Type** Regular **Time Type** Full time