Associate Director – Explor&d External Partnering – China
Eli Lilly
Shanghai, China
On-site
Identify and evaluate emerging technology
Develop partnering strategies and business models
Evaluate discovery to early clinical-stage assets
Eli Lilly is seeking an Associate Director for External Partnering within their ExploR&D team in Shanghai, China. This role involves identifying and establishing partnerships to enhance their innovation pipeline, requiring significant experience in biotechnology or pharmaceutical business development
Job Summary
This strategic role will drive the identification, evaluation, and establishment of external partnerships to advance the ExploR&D innovation pipeline and accelerate our mission to discover and develop breakthrough medicines.
Lead the search, evaluation, and scientific assessment of external partnering opportunities across therapeutic areas and diverse modalities.
Develop and implement specific partnering strategies and business models to expand ExploR&D partnerships in China.
Matching Summary
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Eli Lilly is seeking an Associate Director for External Partnering within their ExploR&D team in Shanghai, China. This role involves identifying and establishing partnerships to enhance their innovation pipeline, requiring significant experience in biotechnology or pharmaceutical business development.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Identify and evaluate emerging technology
Develop partnering strategies and business models
Evaluate discovery to early clinical-stage assets
Scientific assessment of external partnering opportunities
Native or fluent proficiency in Mandarin
Nice-to-have
Deep understanding of drug discovery and development
Strong scientific acumen
Strategic thinking
Proven ability to influence and build consensus
Network of contacts within China biotech industry
Key Requirements
Advanced graduate degree (e.g., PhD, PharmD) in a health-related scientific or engineering field
7+ years of progressive work experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry
4+ years of experience in pharmaceutical business development and/or scientific evaluation