Associate Director – Explor&d External Partnering – China
Eli Lilly
Shanghai, China
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7+ years biopharma industry experience
4+ years business development experience
Native or fluent mandarin proficiency
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Eli Lilly is seeking an Associate Director for Explor&d External Partnering in Shanghai, China. This strategic role involves driving external partnerships to enhance the company's innovation pipeline in drug discovery and development.
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Job Summary
This strategic role drives the identification, evaluation, and establishment of external partnerships to accelerate the mission of discovering breakthrough medicines.
The position requires leading the search for emerging technologies from biotech companies and academic institutions across China and the Asia-Pacific region.
Candidates must possess deep scientific acumen to evaluate diverse therapeutic modalities and facilitate knowledge transfer into Lilly's portfolio.
Matching Summary
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Eli Lilly is seeking an Associate Director for Explor&d External Partnering in Shanghai, China. This strategic role involves driving external partnerships to enhance the company's innovation pipeline in drug discovery and development.
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Skills & Requirements
Must-have
7+ years biopharma industry experience
4+ years business development experience
Native or fluent Mandarin proficiency
PhD or PharmD in health sciences
Evaluation of early-stage therapeutic assets
Nice-to-have
MBA or advanced business degree
Experience with venture capital activities
Strong network in China biotech ecosystem
Track record of completed partnership deals
Ability to influence global organizational consensus
Key Requirements
Advanced graduate degree (PhD/PharmD) or equivalent
7+ years progressive work experience in biotech/pharma
4+ years in pharmaceutical business development
Fluent Mandarin and strong English communication skills
Deep understanding of China regulatory environment