Associate Director Corporate Development & Strategy

About the Role:

The Associate Director for Corporate Strategy China is a dedicated strategic resource focused on accelerating the company's growth ambitions within the China market. This role supports the development and execution of China-specific strategy, provides analytical and commercial insight to Regional and Global leadership, and helps drive high-impact initiatives aligned to the global corporate strategy.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or Finance required, MBA or advanced degree preferred but not required

Experience:

• Minimum 4-7 years of experience, ideally in Life Sciences management consulting or a strategy role within a CRO or Pharma company.
• A strong grasp of the drug development lifecycle (Phases I-IV) and how ICH-GCP regulations impact business flexibility.
• Mastery of financial valuation and the ability to turn complex data into "Board-ready" PowerPoint narratives.
• Experience in financial modelling and structured analysis
• Exposure to healthcare or biotech sector preferred
• Experience working in or with China market required
• Mandarin and English language skills required

Responsibilities:

Market & Competitive Analysis

• Conduct regular analysis of the CRO, biotech, and pharma landscape in China, including competitive mapping, regulatory trends, and customer insights.
• Develop concise market intelligence summaries to support strategic planning and business development decisions.

Strategic Growth Support

• Assist with the development of China growth strategies, including service line expansion, partnership evaluations.
• Support feasibility assessments for new offerings, investments, or operational enhancements specific to the Chinese market.
• Track performance against strategic KPIs and growth targets
• Contribute to annual strategic planning by consolidating inputs from local business leaders and preparing data-driven recommendations.

Business Case & Financial Support

• Build & prepare financial models to support investment decisions and margin improvement initiatives
• Assist in evaluating potential partnerships, collaborations, or small-scale strategic opportunities in China
• Analyse performance trends and provide insights to regional leadership

Project Coordination & Execution

• Work with cross-functional teams (BD, Operations, Finance, Regulatory, Medical Affairs) to support China-focused projects and initiatives.
• Track progress on ongoing initiatives, summarise risks and milestones, and prepare status updates for senior stakeholders.
• Assist in coordinating internal workshops, strategy sessions, and key project meetings with China leadership.

Executive & Board-Ready Materials

• Prepare clear, concise briefing documents, slide decks, and insights for senior leadership.
• Translate local operational insights into strategic narratives suitable for global audiences.
• Support the preparation of materials specific to China for business reviews and Board updates

Novotech is proud to offer a great workplace. We are committed to being an employer of choice for gender equality and providing an inclusive work environment where everyone is treated fairly and with respect. Our team members are passionate about what we do, but we understand work is only of the things that is important to them. We support our team members with flexible working options, paid parental leave for both parents, flexible leave entitlements, wellness programs and ongoing development programs.

We are looking for people who are passionate about working clinical research and biotech, including people who identify as LGBTIQ+, have a disability or have caring responsibilities.

We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer and commit to respond to every application. We look forward to contacting you regarding your application.