About the role
The Business Development Manager will work cross-functionally and collaboratively across Acepodia to engage, develop and manage the business development, and licensing projects. This position will support CEO office operation as well. Primary responsibilities include: supporting Acepodia senior leadership in developing and maintaining business leads and relationships; identifying, researching, and analyzing business intelligence; assisting senior leadership in the management and execution of the business development and licensing projects to establish partnerships; business strategy development for project and tasks; Support and maintain CEO office operations related tasks.
Education / Background
- Bachelor’s degree or above in biotech/life science, pharmacy/pharmacology or related field; MBA degree is a plus.
- 2~5 years of work experience in the Biotech/Pharma industry.
- Experience in industry/market intelligence, business consulting, licensing or BD-related activity is a plus.
- Fluency in Mandarin Chinese and English.
- Ability to travel as needed.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to
- Work to support senior leadership on business development projects and assignments.
- Support senior leadership to develop and manage external academic/industry collaborations.
- Support / participate in deal structuring and negotiations for business transactions or licensing.
- Communicate with and manage vendors for business development and/or public relationship campaigns.
- Track and analyze competitor activities including company activities and product pipelines.
- Perform market analysis including collecting/organizing market/industry information, analyzing data, conducting competitive analysis, and creating forecast/financial model.
- Support CEO office to monitor, follow up and coordinate high-level or essential action items cross departments and ensure CEO office operation.
- Collaborate with cross-functional team members and leadership to achieve business goals.
- Maintain and monitor program/project timelines and establish consistency within the detailed program/project timelines to ensure functional alignment to execute program/project goals and deliverables.
- Other business development-related tasks and CEO office assignments.
Position Requirements, Relevant Skills & Experience:
- Strong analytical skills required for financial evaluations for transactions.
- Technical knowledge to understand and analyze competitive intelligence.
- Support / participate in deal structuring and negotiations for business development transactions.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, and technical procedures.
- Ability to quickly assess situations and opportunities, anticipate potential issues and suggest creative alternatives to overcome barriers.
- Ability to work/communicate within a multi-functional, global team structure and to motivate team members using strong interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated the potential to build rapport with therapeutic and functional area leaders
- Strong presentation skills.
- Comfortable in a results-driven, highly accountable environment.
Contact Us to Apply
Acepodia is an equal opportunity employer offering a competitive salary and comprehensive package, including stock options, medical care, paid vacation, and holiday time. Title and salary commensurate with experience.