Objective / Purpose: Describe at the highest level the team where this job sits and how this role will contribute to the team’s delivery of critical function.

•To safeguard the integrity, continuity and compliance of R&D operations in the region by establishing/enhancing a proactive and integrated approach to risk management, especially in countries including but not limited to China and India

•Adopt agile methodologies and mindsets across R&D China & APAC regions, promote cross-function collaboration, and enhance the adaptability in the face of emerging technologies, evolving regulatory environment, geopolitical tension, etc.

•Strengthen operational performance and innovation effectiveness, lead the development and implementation of continuous improvement framework. Foster a culture of excellence that max. value creation, minimize inefficiencies, and supports sustainable innovation delivery.

Accountabilities: Describe the primary duties and responsibilities of the job. Include only the essential functions of the job. Approximately 5 – 10 bulleted task statements should be identified.

Risk Management

•Develop and oversee the regional risk management framework in alignment with global R&D practice and standards

•Identify operational, compliance, and strategic risks, ensuring mitigation plans are integrated into R&D project governance

•Partner with QA, legal, EHS, compliance and other stakeholders to ensure robust compliance with relevant regulations and internal policies

•Monitor risk indicators and provide leadership with actionable insights through regular reporting and escalation processes

•Lead and drive corporate internal audit to ensure smooth audit process and internal readiness

Agility & Strategic Enablement

•Promote agile ways of working and support transformation programs that increase speed and adaptability

•Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and rapid experimentation to accelerate decision-making

•Assess organizational readiness and lead change management activities tied to agility and digital transformation initiatives

•Support capability building and training for agile tools, methods, and mindsets across R&D teams

Business Excellence

•Lead and implement a culture of continuous improvement across the regions

•Design and define business framework, fit-for-purpose operating model for any new business

•Identify and execute high-impact initiatives to optimize R&D processes, system and ownership

•Collaborate with global and cross-functional teams to share best practices and standardize core processes where appropriate

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•Bachelor’s degree in science or business-related field required. Advanced degree such as PhD and MBA preferred

•>10 years work experience in the healthcare industry with extensive knowledge on the evolving pharma landscape including policy and innovation trends

•Strategic thinker with strong track record in risk governance, operational transformation and cultural change.

•Be able to bridge science, system, process and strategy to accelerate R&D performance and impact

•Agile/Scrum certification (scrum master, SAFe) is a plus

•Strong command in both verbal and written English, able to articulate ideas clearly in forms of speaking, report, and powerpoint presentation

•Proven track record in project management and leading initiatives

•Strong interpersonal and communication skills, able to work effectively with senior leaders, Function Heads, and team members both locally and globally

•Able to work in complex situations and deliver projects according to timelines

•Able to work on multiple tasks concurrently