Business Development Lead - Gene and Cell Therapy Start-Up
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Shanghai
Permanent
Bullet points
Gene and Cell therapy start up
In licensing business development
About Our Client
Our client is US fund backed company with 100 mln USD investment confirmed. They are building R&D 40 thousand sq m lab in Shanghai supported by manufacturing site in Hangzhou. Their key focus will be on gene and cell therapy products development and commercialisation.
Job Description
- Creating new opportunities for growing the business, organically and inorganically through in - licensing
- Driving in-licensing opportunities - identifying new product opportunities with new or existing clients through understanding of the market, leveraging personal network, interaction with R&D and regulatory departments
- Taking ownership of existing portfolio of new businesses, making recommendations on which ones have the upside, developing the supporting business plans, and executing to get them to market
- Building comprehensive business case for selected technologies/ product opportunities including an overview of all development/ launch activities
- Assisting R&D product team in identifying / evaluating new drug / biological targets from a marketing perspective (NPV analysis etc)
The Successful Applicant
- Strong education background preferably with PhD level degree in Bio medical or similar field of study
- Solid background in the pharmaceutical industry, out of which at least 3-4 years should be have a Strong exposure in in-licensing and business development.
- Be up to date with industry and competitor activities and will have a thorough understanding of regulatory requirements in China
- Strong collaboration and networking with industry KOLs and business thought leaders is essential.
- Astute business acumen, including strategic financial planning and Ability to guide team's efforts and energies in suitable projects and initiatives will be desired.
- Fluent level of English preferred
What's on Offer
- Excellent opportunity to lead the business development and in licensing function
- Opportunity to work with and influence senior stakeholders is an integral part of the role. Market leading compensation and performance driven bonus is on offer for the right candidate.