New Product Planning Therapeutic Areas Lead

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OVERVIEW: Responsible for driving the development and execution of pipeline asset brand & product strategies, collaborating with Global and China Asset Strategy teams and R&D to capture China market opportunities, and leading cross-functional initiatives to transition new brands/ indications from development to commercialization.

TA Lead focus areas: Immunology and Specialty

Key Responsibilities

• Assess Market Opportunities & Design Pipeline Strategy

• Deeply understand China’s disease landscape, unmet needs, regulations, competitors, and trends to identify market opportunities
• Collaborate with Global teams to co-create asset development plans, brand indications, and launch strategies for success in China

• Influence Global Investment & Support China Pipeline

• Serve as the authoritative voice on China market dynamics and act as the advocate for China in Global programs, influencing decisions to prioritize China pipeline development
• Build business cases based on market insights and compelling commercial opportunity assessment to secure Global investment and accelerate China opportunities
• Drive alignment with Global pipeline strategies and foster relationships with key Global HQ and Area stakeholders

3. Lead Cross-Functional Collaboration & Drive Strategic Initiatives

• Lead high-performing cross-functional teams (R&D, Regulatory, Medical, Market Access, etc.) to create China asset strategy, development and pre-launch plans
• Lead task forces to address challenges and maximize value for high-priority assets
• Foster open, accountable, collaborative teamwork across functions

4. Guide and coach NPP Managers

• Structure and delegate tasks effectively to NPP managers, providing direction and coaching to support their growth and performance
• Demonstrate strong leadership, business integrity, collaboration, ownership and initiative, resilience & adaptability

Core Competencies:

• Strategic thinking | business acumen | China market expertise & global perspective;
• Analytical rigor | data-driven insights | structured and creative problem-solving;
• Influence & excellent communication (English & Mandarin);
• Project management | vision of goals, critical path and priorities in implementation

Preferred Background:

• 10+ years of professional experience including both minimum 3+ years in relevant corporate functions (NPP, commercial development, marketing strategy, marketing & sales excellence, corporate strategy, etc.) AND minimum 3+ years in consulting (strategy, marketing, insights, etc.)
• Post-graduate degree (Master’s, MBA, Ph.D., MD)

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