Associate Director – Explor&d External Partnering – China

Eli Lilly UK

Shanghai, China
On-site
Identify and evaluate external partnering opportunities
Develop partnering strategies and business models
Evaluate discovery to early clinical-stage assets
Eli Lilly UK is seeking an Associate Director for their Explor&d External Partnering team in Shanghai, China. The role focuses on driving external partnerships to advance the company’s innovation pipeline in drug discovery and 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

Match Score: 85

Eli Lilly UK is seeking an Associate Director for their Explor&d External Partnering team in Shanghai, China. The role focuses on driving external partnerships to advance the company’s innovation pipeline in drug discovery and development.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Identify and evaluate external partnering opportunities
  • Develop partnering strategies and business models
  • Evaluate discovery to early clinical-stage assets
  • Scientific assessment of external opportunities
  • Deep understanding of drug discovery and development
  • Strong scientific acumen
  • Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills

Nice-to-have

  • Proven ability to influence and build consensus
  • Self-motivated with ability to work independently
  • Experience working in both China and Western markets
  • Strong presentation skills
  • Network of contacts within China biotech
  • Knowledge of partnering deal structures
  • Experience with venture capital activities

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
  • Native or fluent proficiency in Mandarin (written and spoken)
  • Strong English communication skills

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