Associate) Director, Corporate Business Development; CBD) Search & Assessment - Lead

We currently have an outstanding opportunity to join our Corporate Business Development (CBD) team as an Associate Director or Director, Search & Assessment, to support the development of Lundbeck’s pipeline through identifying and accessing new innovative growth opportunities from within the China eco-system.

The global CBD Search & Assessment team is dedicated to helping to build Lundbeck’s corporate pipeline, through identifying high quality external opportunities that can be accessed through R&D collaborations, partnerships, licensing and M&A. This role provides a unique opportunity to contribute to the strategic ambitions of Lundbeck, accelerate the transition into new areas within neuroscience and drive our mission to become a Focused Innovator.

The Search & Assessment China Lead will serve as the frontline representative and “drug hunter” for Lundbeck BD in China, responsible for identifying, assessing and advancing opportunities across the spectrum of development stages - from early-stage (preclinical to Ph1) to late-stage clinical and commercial. The objective of this role is to systematically generate high-quality opportunities from China pharma, biotech and academic sources that can translate into building Lundbeck’s global pipeline.

In this role, you will act as:

• A first strategic and scientific filter of China-originated/China-relevant opportunities
• An independent evaluator of assets and programs across development stages, making recommendations to the CBD HQ team for consideration, review and approval
• A relationship builder and key external representative across biotech, VC, academia, and the broader CNS innovation ecosystem in China
• The eyes, ears and voice of Lundbeck in the China innovation landscape

• Proactively search for, identify, evaluate and make recommendations on innovative neuroscience opportunities that can complement the Lu portfolio, across all R&D and commercial stages.
• Assess the strategic fit, commercial potential and technical quality of assets ahead of global BD, R&D and commercial engagement and review.
• Provide project leadership on BD opportunities that are being assessed for scientific and commercial attractiveness in China.
• Collaborate and align with HQ CBD and China Commercial Excellence team on local assessments and business case development.
• Build a comprehensive and effective external network within the China eco-system, to ensure early visibility and access to emerging innovation.
• Work closely with HQ CBD and the China affiliate to position Lundbeck as a partner of choice in the China neuroscience innovation eco-system.
• Represent Lundbeck at China industry forums, partnering events and other engagements as needed, communicating our strategy, while strengthening our visibility and reputation
• Prepare high-quality evaluation materials to support internal decision-making by HQ leadership within the established governance processes.
• Track and interpret the latest trends in neuroscience advancements, staying abreast of the spectrum of partnership opportunities in the industry and the local China eco-system.

• PhD in life sciences (or CNS-relevant Medical Doctor degree).
• Strong ability to independently evaluate neuroscience assets / technologies, making clear recommendations to the HQ CBD team for decision-making.
• Bring a combination of strong scientific depth and sound business judgment to reviews.
• Preference for BD relevant experience in the life sciences sector, including experience with evaluating business opportunities, particularly in the China region.
• Demonstrated ability to build productive networks and source opportunities in China and experience of operating within the China eco-system.
• Experienced project leader, able to manage parallel projects with high exposure to senior management, both locally and at a global HQ level.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all layers of management.
• Strategic mindset and ability to engage the organization and clearly articulate the value proposition for diverse and changing business opportunities in China.
• Strong interpersonal and networking skills, proven…