Major responsibilities

Search and evaluate research publications from China academic institutions and clinical centers as AZ’s potential collaboratorsDrive discussion and communication with scholars in areas of interestCultivate relationships with key stakeholders of AstraZeneca’s alliance partners in China to expand and strengthen the collaborationsCollaborate with China BD, CICC and iCampus on innovation (asset, tech) search and evaluationAs a member of Strategy Team in R&D China, work with team members to develop and implement integrated strategy for key partnerships and collaborations in China.Work with Global External R&D team to develop and implement integrated strategy for key partnerships and collaborations in AsiaOperationalize the governance of new partnerships including conflict resolutions mechanisms, and expectations on communication practices between AstraZeneca and partnersResponding to external inquiries and identifying the right internal stakeholders to address questionsCollaborate enterprise-wide with other functional areasRun external engagement events including scientific exchangesPrepare and deliver external presentations; work with internal project and portfolio teams to gather presentationImprove internal network for efficient alliance managementActively participate in creating community of partnership excellence and  in activities that embed partnering best practices across the company

Minimum Requirements and Preferred Background

Research PhD degree in Biology or Medical Science with >5 years’ experience in pharmaceutical industryKnowledge of research and development strategy and processComprehensive network with academic scholars and clinical expertsProject management experience and capability, proven experience in alliance/ partnership excellence; experience building, maintaining and closing partnershipsAbility to travel nationally and internationally based on business needsWillingness to work in a global team environment across multiple time zonesFluent in spoken and written English

Competencies and Skills

Demonstrated results-focus and ability to deliver projects through lateral influence, relationship management negotiation and facilitationExperience in people managementDemonstrated capability and experience to work in a multi-cultural environmentAbility to operate in a multidisciplinary environment and across companies and with sensitivity and flexibility in an organizational matrix of project and line managementAbility to assess issues/risks and effectively implement remediation measurementsWell-developed cultural sensitivity to influence the beliefs, opinions and behaviours of key customers

Date Posted

08-1月-2025

Closing Date

29-6月-2025

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