Senior Director, Technology Innovation, Danaher China
Danaher
Shanghai, China
Diagnostics, life sciences, biotechnology market dynamics
Danaher's three core platforms
Open innovation strategy development and execution
Develop and execute a comprehensive open innovation strategy to identify, evaluate, and secure partnerships with Chinese companies, institutes, and startups excelling in precision hardware, software, AI, data analytics, and digital health solutions
Job Summary
Develop and execute a comprehensive open innovation strategy to identify, evaluate, and secure partnerships with Chinese companies, institutes, and startups excelling in precision hardware, software, AI, data analytics, and digital health solutions.
Lead the entire partnership lifecycle: from initial sourcing and technical due diligence to structuring collaboration agreements, joint development plans, and managing strategic alliances.
Establish and nurture deep relationships with leading Chinese KOLs, academic institutions, research hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, biotechs and manufacturing centers of excellence.
Matching Summary
Develop and execute a comprehensive open innovation strategy to identify, evaluate, and secure partnerships with Chinese companies, institutes, and startups excelling in precision hardware, software, AI, data analytics, and digital health solutions.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Diagnostics, Life Sciences, Biotechnology market dynamics
Danaher's three core platforms
Open innovation strategy development and execution
External Chinese innovation partner management
Competitive and technology landscape monitoring
Nice-to-have
Cross-culture interpersonal skills
Lateral thinking skills
Strong business acumen
Influencing stakeholders for change
Key Requirements
Ph.D degree in Life Science or related field
Extensive experience in Life Sciences/Pharmaceutical/Diagnostics industries
Experience leading Business Development or R&D functions
Established research track record
Project management and partnership management experience
Excellent cross-culture communication in Chinese and English