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The Position

This Opportunity

- Search and evaluate biotech startups as potential candidates for Roche Accelerator members, and make recommendations for Accelerator head to start the formal assessment process

- Lead DD activities of endorsed Accelerator candidates;

- Manage general alliance with Accelerator members;

- Receive and assess research collaboration proposals, search for collaborators and lead the triage processes and activities;

- Manage research collaboration alliance with Accelerator collaborators and general external collaborators;

- Contribute to Roche Accelerator strategic initiatives such as Translational Research Connect

- Perform other duties related to sourcing and managing external innovation

In this position, you will be primarily accountable for consistently, effectively:

• Searching and evaluating biotech startups as potential candidates for Roche Accelerator members, and make recommendations for Accelerator head to start the formal assessment process
• Leading DD activities of endorsed Accelerator candidates
• Managing general alliance with Accelerator members
• Receiving and assessing research collaboration proposals, searching for collaborators and leading the triage processes and activities
• Managing research collaboration alliance with Accelerator collaborators and general external collaborators
• Contributing to Roche Accelerator strategic initiatives such as Translational Research Connect, etc.
• Performing other duties related to sourcing and managing external innovation

Who you are

• Ph.D., M.D., major in biological sciences/medicine/pharmacology/pharmacy/chemistry or related areas
• 5+ years of experience in pharmaceutical R&D, BD, VC, healthcare-related consulting firm, with past experiences in search and evaluation strongly preferred
• Solid knowledge in biological sciences and disease biology, drug-discovery enabling technologies, business and investment
• Quick learner and organized project manager
• Self-motivating multi-tasker
• Fluent in both Chinese and English, with strong communication, networking and influencing skills.

Who we are

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.

Let’s build a healthier future, together.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.