We are seeking an experienced leader to oversee the strategic management of the external-facing inquiries and enforcement-related matters across our China operations. This role will steer the organization through evolving external legal and enforcement trends, serve as the responsible point of contact for external-facing inquiries and investigations, drive cross-functional response efforts, strengthen data protection controls with partner functions, and advise on the country compliance program. The ideal candidate combines sound judgment, strong stakeholder management, and operational rigor with a deep understanding of China’s regulatory landscape for the pharmaceutical industry.

Major accountabilities:

•Lead and oversee the end-to-end management of external-facing inquiries and investigations in China, acting as the primary company contact for relevant authorities.

•Monitor, interpret, and communicate external legal, regulatory, and enforcement trends

translate developments into practical risk mitigation strategies and procedures.

•Lead cross-functional response teams to ensure timely, consistent, and well-documented actions.

•Oversee with internal stakeholders to ensure robust protocols are maintained by the responsible internal functions and teams, including matter intake, scoping, fact-finding, documentation, escalation pathways, remediation planning, and lessons learned.

•Advise business leaders and the country compliance function on compliance expectations, policy adoption, training needs, and control enhancements aligned with applicable laws and global standards.

•Partner with Global Litigation and other headquarter functions to drive consistent strategies and execution in handling external-facing matters.

•Partner with global legal functions and Information Security to maintain and enhance data protection programs, controls and governance and ensure critical business information is protected through robust legal enforcement.

•Act as a thought leader as a senior member of the China Legal community.

Requirements:

•Bachelor’s degree required

advanced degree in law and overseas legal education strongly preferred.

•PRC bar required

overseas legal qualification a plus.

•Work experience at top tier law firm strongly preferred.

•8+ years of experience or equivalent in investigations, compliance, regulatory enforcement, or related fields, ideally within life sciences or other highly regulated industries.

•Demonstrated experience engaging with government bodies and managing complex, multi-stakeholder investigations in China.

•Strong understanding of China’s regulatory framework relevant to pharmaceuticals (e.g., anti-bribery/anti-corruption, competition, data protection/privacy, product quality, advertising/promotion, and health sector regulations).

•Fluency in Mandarin and English required.

Key Competencies:

•Strategic foresight and enterprise thinking

•Senior Stakeholder and high-stake issue management

•Operational excellence and attention to detail

•Clear, concise communication (written and verbal)

•Cultural fluency and collaborative leadership

•Adaptability and resilience

•Executive presence and influence

What we offer:

•Opportunity to impact and influence in a large, multi-national organization with the critical mission to enhance healthcare across the globe

•Collaborative, mission-driven environment

•Professional growth, learning, and development

•Competitive compensation and benefits

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