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Asieris Pharmaceuticals (688176.SH), founded in March 2010, is a global innovative biopharma company specializing in the genitourinary tumors and other diseases with highly unmet medical needs. We strive to improve human health and help patients live in more dignified lives. We aim to become a global leader that integrates R&D, manufacturing and commercialization in our areas of focus, by providing integrated solutions from diagnosis to treatment to patients in China and worldwide.

On our journey of global expansion, we are seeking a highly motivated and experienced leader as the company’s Head of Business Development to lead our asset-licensing and research collaboration activities. Additionally, the candidate may be the leader of our global strategy development according to his/her capabilities, desires and potentials. Reporting directly to the company CEO, the role will be based in Shanghai, China.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Business Development
a) Formulate business development strategy to be aligned with corporate growth strategy.
b) Build an extensive network in pharma and biotech communities to search, identify and evaluate potential partnership opportunities.
c) Interface with internal R&D and commercial functions to effectively meet their business needs and help strengthen corporate branding.
d) Structure, negotiate and finalize deal transactions: Which will include out-licensing and in-licensing drug assets, strategic partnership, and other larger deals such as M&A and joint-ventures if candidate has adequate capabilities and experiences.
Team Management
e) Lead & motivate a highly professional BD team to execute the strategy and plans accordingly.
f) Develop the team capabilities and prepare for the organization of its BD talent pipelines.

Job Requirements

1. Master’s degree required, Ph.D’s preferred, in life sciences disciplines from an accredited college or university. Business education or training such as MBA highly desirable;
2. Previous experiences in business development with a successful track record in deals;
3. Research experiences within the pharmaceutical industry, Global Experience Preferred, with in-depth knowledge in pharmaceutical R&D and/or commercialization;
4. Energetic self-starter with strong business acumen, detail and results orientation and ability to work effectively in a driven environment;
5. Exceptional communication (verbal, written and presentation) and inter-personal skills required;
6. High capabilities of listening and articulating to reach mutual understanding;
7. Strong business judgement and decision-making skills.

Interested candidates, please send your CV to Weiwei (Head of HR) @ wwcai@asieris.cn

Asieris Pharmaceuticals (688176.SH), founded in March 2010, is a global innovative biopharma company specializing in the genitourinary tumors and other diseases with highly unmet medical needs. We strive to improve human health and help patients live in a more dignified life. We aim to become a global leader that integrates R&D, manufacturing and commercialization in our areas of focus, by providing integrated solutions from diagnosis to treatment to patients in China and worldwide.
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced leader as the company’s Chief Medical Officer as a core team member for the global development of APL-1702 (Cevira®).

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the regulatory interactions with the FDA, and achieve the goal of obtaining FDA’s consensus of APL-1702’s US phase III trial design with manageable risks;
•  Lead the regulatory interactions with the EMA, and achieve the goal of understanding EMA’s expectations for approval, and more ideally the goal that these expectations can be satisfied by APRICITY data;
•  Build a strong network with KOLs in the US and EU and address inquiries from regulatory agencies, and potential partners and investors.
• Provide expert opinions to Asieris teams for the strategies and plans to build a strong pipeline in Women’s Health in China. More specifically, help the product team of APL-1702 to build the clinical development plan for new indications such as anti-HPV infections, for the China and worldwide markets.
• As a key member of the fund-raising activities to support global development of APL-1702 (Cevira®), develop and optimize a compelling business plan, with a focus on product competitive advantages, clinical development plan and cost estimates;
• Answer questions from investors and ensure clear understanding of key elements of the business plan, such as clinical and regulatory roadmaps, risk and risk management plans, values of the product, and etc.;
• Help the enrichment of clinical pipeline by providing critical evaluation of potential in-licensing opportunities;
• Help the recruiting of core management team by recommending candidates and providing critical evaluations during interviews.

Job Requirements

• MD, MD-PhD, or significant related experience supporting comparable contributions, with substantial industry drug development experience and record of accomplishment
• Experience or exposure to pivotal-stage development is required. Therapeutic area experience in oncology/Women’s Health is required
• Experience with non-traditional development is highly valued, e.g. novel biology, niche/rare disease clinical indications, new therapeutic modalities, alternative endpoints, and/or regulatory pathways (including familiarity with rapid development approaches such as Fastrack, Breakthrough and PRIME designations as well as differences between FDA and EMA mechanisms)
• Ability to lead and execute in a nimble, entrepreneurial, cross-functional, and highly collaborative culture is essential
• Strong leadership, interpersonal and communication skills
• Effective executive leadership and influence that will engender collaboration and open communication, champion for innovation, and stimulate out-of-the-box thinking and change.

Benefits at a Glance:

Asieris provides the following competitive benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Competitive Salary
•  Company Paid time off, Sick leave, federal Holidays, Floating holidays.
• Retirement savings plan – 401(K) plan/employer Match
  
  

Please send resume to
Ms. Weiwe Cai (Head of HR)
Email: wwcai@asieris.cn

Asieris Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.,
2460 Embarcadero Way Suite B, Palo Alto, CA 94303.