Associate Director, NPP

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Position Overview: NPP Associate Director (primary care/CVM) is responsible for overseeing and managing the end-to-end development and implementation of new product planning and portfolio management strategies as a TA lead and brand owner from commercial perspective in the clinical development stage. NPP lead plays a crucial role in identifying market opportunities ensuring the successful launch of new products optimizing the product portfolio based on China market practice.

Responsibilities:

Accelerate end-to-end new assets development:

• Lead commercial assessment for pipeline assets (incl. BD candidates) detailed inputs representing integrated country opportunity view i.e. market size competitive analysis market access pathway business model key financials (P&L NPV resource plan) etc.

• Provide China specific feedback and shape development strategy TPP market access strategy etc. by proactively engaging with key global/China PDT cross-functional teams (incl. global marketing market access R&D and medical etc.).

• Proactively seek acceleration opportunities and maximize commercial potential for new product launch by leveraging policies internal governance or benchmarking industry best practices. Oversee and mitigate the risks of launch delays.

• Prepare CDRC/LDRC key gate approval documents by providing robust business case key management business recommendations and drive key stakeholders buy-in.

• Provide operational support to team leader

Requirements:

• 10 years above industry experience deep understanding of China pharma market dynamics clinical development and regulatory

• At least 5 years in new product launch & portfolio management or strategic marketing role in MNC in-line marketing consulting BD within a plus

• Specifically focus on primary care (e.g. CVM) and/or ophthalmology

• Strong strategic thinking business acumen solid analytical skills to transfer insights into commercial strategies and business recommendations

• Strong leadership with influence and strives for excellent results

• Solid project management skills

• Excellent communication presentation and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with team members cross-functional teams and senior management

• High agility in learning

• English as working language

• Medical education masters degree preferred overseas education a plus

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