Associate Director, TM China Strategy & Planning

Band

Level 5

 

Job Description Summary

-The Strategy and Planning Lead plays a vital role in overseeing the strategic manage-ment and smooth operations of TM China, acting as both a key leader and coordinator for internal activities and strategic projects. Reporting directly to the Head of TM China and located in Shanghai, this position is responsible for developing strategy, guiding internal business operations, and coordinating the execution and tracking of strategic initiatives. Additionally, the role collaborates closely with the Global Head of Operations for Translational Medicine to ensure alignment with global TM strate-gies and objectives.

 

Job Description

Major Accountabilities 

• Providing strategic input and insight to the line function to implement the vision of TM China

• Driving operational excellence through oversight of internal department operations (including travel), organizing and coordinating the strategy associated with resource and headcount planning in cooperation with TM China and global.

• Serving as the point of contact for TM internal financial aspects to ensure adherence to global and local targets in coordination with local TM Finance BPA and global Strategy and Planning, including but not limited to personnel FTE tracking, travel budget.

• Organizing, facilitating and participating in TM China leadership team (LT) meetings, Site LT meetings, Department meetings, responsible for agenda development, meeting minutes, and action item follow-ups.

• Organizing regular portfolio review meetings, tracking and updating TM China’s portfolio status

• Work closely with the Global Head of Strategy and Operations in Translational Medicine to align global TM strategies and goals

Essential requirements:

• PhD/MS in life sciences or pharmaceutical sciences,

• Fluent oral and written English and Chinese

• At least 5 years of experiences in clinical project/portfolio management in pharmaceutical/biotech company

• Strategic thinking, experienced in business planning and operational excellence

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with successful presentation capabilities

• leadership in matrix organization, excellent team work in a multidisciplinary environment

• Project management skills

 

Skills Desired

Budget Management, Clinical Trials, Negotiation Skills, People Management, Process Improvement, Project Planning, Vendor Management, Waterfall Model