Search & Evaluation China Lead (Oncology)

About the role

Roche aims to be an innovation accelerator in China, collaborating with partners to jointly develop and deliver novel oncology therapies worldwide. As the Search and Evaluation (S&E) China Lead for Oncology, you will support and maintain key relationships with academic research centers, the Roche accelerator, venture capital investors, life science incubators and the startup biotech ecosystem, positioning Roche as a partner of choice in the region. This individual contributor role works closely with the Global Oncology S&E team and local Asian partnering teams to scout, triage and evaluate early partnership opportunities.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor the China oncology landscape and execute the sourcing strategy and engagement plan in line with the global Oncology TA strategy
• Lead triage of incoming oncology opportunities, working with the Global Oncology S&E team and BDPLs on landscape analysis and initial scientific and commercial reviews
• Build relationships with external biotechs, academic institutions and the venture capital community, and act as an external ambassador at industry events
• Build relationships with Roche/Genentech business units to champion new opportunities, including off-strategy ones with a strong business case
• Support the move of high-priority opportunities to formal Due Diligence by transferring background and scientific context to the BDPL team
• Lead business development preparation and execution at major scientific and partnering conferences in the China oncology ecosystem

Required profile

• Advanced scientific degree (PhD, PharmD, MD or similar)
• Deep scientific expertise in oncology; experience in cancer immunotherapy, targeted therapeutics and cancer cell dependency pathways highly desirable
• 5-7 years in pharma or biotech, focused on oncology drug discovery or development
• Preferred: business development (sell-side or buy-side) in China, or venture investment or management consulting experience
• Proven collaboration across functions, mentoring colleagues and influencing project teams in a matrix organization
• Ability to communicate Roche/Genentech's value proposition to diverse audiences
• Travel within China expected, plus periodic trips to global conferences and Roche hubs such as Basel and San Francisco