Director – Biotech Strategy Lead

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in China.

📋 Description

• Develop innovative clinical development and operational strategies for biotechnology opportunities.

• Act as a strategic consultant to clients and internal stakeholders.

• Assist with opportunity evaluations, capability presentations, proposal strategies, bid defenses, and senior-level client interactions.

• Oversee the strategic creation of proposals and solutions across Business Development, Operations, Finance, Medical, Scientific, and therapeutic area teams.

• Establish reliable relationships with biotechnology clients and pinpoint opportunities to enhance partnerships and portfolios.

• Provide strategic oversight from the development of solutions through to execution, assessing operational feasibility, financial assumptions, risks, KPIs, KRIs, quality indicators, and performance data.

• Contribute therapeutic area and drug development expertise to business strategy.

• Enhance ICON's market position and capabilities through cross-functional collaboration, continuous improvement, knowledge sharing, and thought leadership initiatives.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Business Administration, or a related field; a background in scientific or biological sciences is highly regarded.

• Around 9 or more years of experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, CRO, clinical research, or drug development sectors.

• Comprehensive knowledge of clinical development and trial operations.

• Proven experience in supporting business development activities, including proposal strategy, opportunity evaluation, client presentations, bid defenses, and the creation of client-focused solutions.

• Strong understanding of the biotechnology drug development landscape.

• Therapeutic area expertise and practical experience in clinical or operational study execution are highly valued.

• Demonstrated ability to devise strategic, operational, and commercially viable solutions, including the assessment of financial assumptions, delivery models, business risks, performance metrics, and operational feasibility.

• Experience in leading complex cross-functional projects and influencing stakeholders within a global, matrixed organization without relying on direct reporting-line authority.

• Exceptional executive-level communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship management skills.

• Strong business acumen, analytical reasoning, sound judgment, and the ability to translate scientific, clinical, operational, and commercial considerations into actionable strategies and solutions.

• Reside in Beijing and available for travel approximately 25% based on business and client requirements.

• Legal eligibility to work in the country where the position is located.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive base salary and performance-related incentives.

• Health and wellness programs including medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable.

• Retirement and pension plans.

• Life insurance and disability coverage.

• Employee assistance programs and wellness resources.

• Opportunities for learning and development through structured training and career pathways.