Strategic Planning and Business Operations, Associate Director

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Job Description

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

Qualifications & Skills :

• 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

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