Senior Manager, New Product Research, Bayer Consumer Care China R&D

Major tasks and responsibilities of position:

• Manage frond end innovation/product development efforts in line with BCC China growth strategy by working with commercial/marketing team to help set and refine the strategy for BCC China innovation pipeline.
• Identify, create and champion new product opportunities and product improvements, which add value to the BCC innovation pipeline through internal research and the exploitation of external opportunities.
• Manage multiple programs/projects requiring collaboration with a highly matrixed group of internal and external personnel to ensure project steering to exceed timelines and cost parameters, including project KPIs.
• Evaluate all projects and opportunities with a high degree of scientific rigor and ensure the highest standards are followed.
• Optimize product claims for therapeutic effectiveness and suitability in conjunction with Medical and Regulatory teams.
• Maintain commercial and competitive awareness to refine strategy and plans when required.
• Develop and monitor the IP position for new and existing projects and products.
• Identify and develop local 3rd-party R&D supplier network to support new product development efforts for BCC China.
• Work with cross functional teams (Marketing, Medical, Regulatory Affair and Manufacturing and Supply) to identify and evaluate new external technology/product opportunities to enhance China innovation pipeline.
• Develop and nurture comprehensive external networks of KOL and innovation sources.
• Balance pragmatic approach vs. pure scientific approach in best interests of the business.
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Qualifications:

• PhD or MS degree from one of the following education backgrounds: pharmaceutical science/technology, pharmacology, physiology, biochemistry, pharmacy, chemistry.
• PhD with minimum 5 years or MS with minimum 10 years R&D experience preferably in the Pharmaceutical/OTC drug/Consumer Healthcare industry. Previous work experience in a multinational company in China and good knowledge of China SFDA regulations are preferred.
• Enthusiasm, dynamism, self-motivation and the willingness to challenge the science and the status quo and bring forward innovative solutions.
• Ability to interface with several diverse departments, to advice, guide and influence colleagues on scientific, professional and strategic matters in a supportive and encouraging fashion.
• Significant experience of partnering with internal and external collaborators and achieving results.
• The ability and stamina to handle many different issues at once, often working under the pressure of achieving agreed deadlines.
• Proven ability to complete projects on time and within budget.
• Good communication and technical writing skills, excellent spoken and written English and Mandarin