Description

In this role, you will be at the forefront of innovation efforts, actively sourcing opportunities and building strategic partnerships. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve engaging with key stakeholders, representing the company at industry events, and providing insights on biotech trends to enhance the competitive edge.

Requirements

• •12+ years in biopharma, external innovation, or business development
• •Advanced degree (PhD, MD, or equivalent)
• •Proven track record in enhancing Pharma senior leadership presence
• •Proven ability to source and evaluate external opportunities
• •Strong relationship-building skills with academic, biotech, and investment communities
• •Mandarin fluency and experience navigating local regulatory and business environments

Tasks

• •Lead CSL's presence in regional innovation ecosystems
• •Source opportunities aligned with TA strategies and portfolio priorities
• •Create new partnership opportunities for GLG within each ecosystem
• •Maintain and expand relationships with universities, incubators, accelerators, and venture capital firms
• •Partner with TA Search Leads for regional searches and conference planning
• •Support deal teams from opportunity identification through due diligence
• •Organize and represent CSL at local innovation events
• •Participate as a board member in key industry bodies and associations
• •Maintain knowledge of internal capabilities and engage SMEs for external credibility
• •Provide insights on regional biotech trends and innovation hotspots
• •Collaborate with R&D, BD, and legal teams to evaluate external assets