Senior BD&L Manager, AH GI China

About Animal Health in China
As the leading animal health company in China, we have extensive business coverage from the full value chain in R&D, production to sales and a diversified product portfolio covering swine, poultry, pets, cattle vaccines and medicines. We are always "in China and for China". We've pioneered many game-changers in veterinary medicine, and we're looking to our customers' needs to guide us into the future.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead Chinese BD&L External Innovation on Vaccine Product.
• Being accountable for end-to-end process including identification, prioritization, and champion of partnerships, transactions to enable access to external opportunities, such as technologies, product candidates, and products to complement the internal global and local product pipeline and product portfolio, to support the BIAH strategy.
• Together with the GI leadership team to ensure growth of BIAH's portfolio. Shape and increase BIAH's visibility and develop the outside image of Boehringer Ingelheim as a partner of choice in particular in China.
• Execute the Licensing Investment and Strategic Partnering Strategy by developing networks with biotech CEOs, key opinion leaders, venture capital firms, and financial institutions. Develop a global presence in Strategic Partnering/Licensing for BI AH at key partnering meetings.
• Prioritize external opportunities by leading Advisory/Opportunity Teams with representation from key stakeholders, including research, clinical, pipeline marketing. Act as champion of prioritized opportunities throughout the whole evaluation and negotiation up to deal signature.

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in Animal Health, Human Pharma, or life science related fields. PhD degree is a must, DVM preferred, MBA education is a plus.
• More than 5 years experience in the pharmaceutical industry in AH Vaccine products related functions.
• More than 3 years in scientific project management or business development or alliance management.
• Special knowledge in Animal Health Vaccine preferred.
• Negotiation skills with internal and external partners.
• Demonstrated set of skills including strategic thinking, implementation of strategic plans, prioritization, and budget management.
• Strong scientific credentials are an imperative. Must be conversant in the fundamental scientific concepts of the AH Innovation Division focus areas.
• High energy level questioning and challenging mindset capable of distilling large data sets to make recommendations with regard to investments in targets, clinical medicines, and marketed products.
• Excellent project management skills and problem-solving ability is essential.
• Proactive style required to represent BIAH in many public venues, but also a team player and supportive of others within the BD&L team.
• Requires familiarity and understanding of patents and legal concepts in contracts as well as understanding their implications in the context of an in-license.
• Good written and spoken English and Chinese.

Our Company

Boehringer Ingelheim is a biopharmaceutical company active in both human and animal health. As one of the industry’s top investors in research and development, the company focuses on developing innovative therapies that can improve and extend lives in areas of high unmet medical need. Independent since its foundation in 1885, Boehringer takes a long-term perspective, embedding sustainability along the entire value chain. Our approximately 54,300 employees serve over 130 markets to build a healthier and more sustainable tomorrow. Learn more at www.boehringer-ingelheim.com.

Why Boehringer Ingelheim?

With us, you can develop your own path in a company with a culture that knows our differences are our strengths – and break new ground in the drive to make millions of lives better. Here, your development is our priority. Supporting you to build a career as part of a workplace that is independent, authentic and bold, while tackling challenging work in a respectful and friendly environment where everyone is valued and welcomed.

Alongside, you have access to programs and groups that ensure your health and wellbeing are looked after – as we make major investments to drive global accessibility to healthcare. By being part of a team that is constantly innovating, you’ll be helping to transform lives for generations.