ACCOUNTABILITIES :

•Establish stronger presence and recognition of Takeda and our strategic and external innovation interests in the China Ecosystem, through building and leveraging a broad partnership network

•Drive external innovation activities and strategy in areas of priority for Takeda, working in collaboration with Global R&D colleagues, including CEI, Research, Therapeutic Area Units (TAU), R&D China and APAC Region leaders

•Inform TAU/Research/ R&D China and APAC Region strategic planning by providing insights on external trends and landscape in China

•Collaborate with CEI Boston leaders, R&D Portfolio Strategy and R&D China and APAC Region to support the development of partnering strategy (technology/platforms/asset) to address gaps/pipeline innovation needs/corporate growth needs

•Proactively monitor and communicate scientific, clinical and commercial insights in China relevant to Takeda’s therapeutic areas/indications of interest

•Effectively bridge breakthrough science and/or transforming technology platform opportunities with all relevant internal stakeholder groups

•Recommend partnership or investment proposals working with CEI Boston, providing scientific and business rationale

•Acquire and maintain thorough and current knowledge of:

•Relevant therapeutic area science, discovery platforms, targets, therapeutic approaches

•Takeda’s portfolio, including gaps and strengths

•Provide local support to cross functional technical evaluation and due diligence efforts for prioritized opportunities

•Lead partnering interactions at key regional partnering and scientific conferences

•Maintain a broad network in China and leverage the Takeda organization (scientists, clinicians, commercial managers) to ensure maximal sourcing capability for the assigned area

•Serve as an Ambassador for CEI to ensure Takeda is perceived as a “Partner of Choice” with outside organizations

clearly communicate Takeda’s BD priorities and evaluative process to partners

Basic Requirements:

•PhD or MD or MBA and minimum of 15 years in industry, with a mixture of China and Global leadership roles

•VC, BD or consulting leadership roles in life sciences

•Broad network in the China biopharma ecosystem

•Strong scientific understanding of drug discovery and development

•Ability to interact and communicate effectively with senior executive teams

•Ability to think critically, creatively and to anticipate and solve problems

•Ability to navigate and be successful in a fast-paced, highly matrixed work environment

•Comfortable with ambiguity