## [Due Diligence Director China](/req-10083155-due-diligence-director-china "Due Diligence Director China") Job ID REQ-10083155 Jul 15, 2026 LOC_CN ### About the Role DD Director as Due Diligence Lead - Due Diligence Scientific / Technical evaluation - Manages and drives the due diligence for the review, evaluation, and recommendation of BD&L opportunities under guidance of a DD Therapeutic Area (TA) Head as applicable \- Ensures the correct handling of confidential information and compliance with confidential disclosure obligations and ensures the DD teams do the same \- Lead for scientific / technical DD evaluation (focused DD to address key questions) and for the full assessment DD (in-depth opportunity review) in close partnership with Search & Evaluation (S&E) / Transaction Lead \- Responsible for operational excellence in the set-up and conduct of DD (adherence to C&BD process; review of data, integrated development plan / timelines, on site visits etc.) \- Ensures fair balance and accuracy \- Leads development of an integrated and aligned risk management plan \- Co-ordinates and leads DD team review, discussions and recommendation \- Leads and accountable for reporting and communicating scientific / technical DD findings to Therapeutic Area Leadership (TAL) and all relevant decision bodies, e.g., Executive Committee Novartis - Deal Committee (ECN DC) \- Contributes to presentations of scientific / technical DD findings to management - Due Diligence Project Management – Development plan \- Leads the elaboration of comprehensive, accurate and aligned development plans and costs \- Ensures the appropriate integration of considerations for feasibility, uncertainties, and competitive challenges in the market, including appropriate scenario generation and contingency planning - Due Diligence Finance and Deal contribution \- Ensures R&D costs for the project in scope of the DD are prepared in coordination with Finance and the respective line functions \- Liaises with relevant functions incl. Finance and TRD/TechOps to prepare COGS estimates \- Ensure assumptions for PoS and OPA are aligned with relevant stakeholders \- Understands high-level financial valuation (such as NPV) and challenges development-related assumptions \- Co-ordinates in collaboration with S&E / Transaction Lead and Commercial / Therapeutic Area Strategy Lead alignment on Target Product Profile (TPP). \- As member of Deal Team, contributes to the preparation / review of offers, term sheets, and contracts, by ensuring major DD findings and risk inflection points are appropriately considered - Due Diligence Leadership - Fosters a ‘collaboration with courage’ team environment \- Drives team recommendation based on integrated view on the C&BD opportunity with fair balance of opportunities and risks, and with solution focused outlook \- Ensures professional and positive interactions with the external company / partner \- Raises contentious issues in a manner that drives resolution, and enables others to do the same \- Documents that DD team members are trained according to requirements. Key Performance Indicators (Indicate how performance for this role will be measured) DD Director as DD Lead \- Objective, balanced scientific and technical due diligence evaluations of high quality leading to clear opportunity and risk profiles, supporting decision making and solution focused risk mitigations strategies \- Seamless and smooth interaction with senior management decision bodies \- Realistic planning of key milestones, plans, risk mitigation, costs and timelines to ensure best forecast assumptions \- Preparation of high-quality deal presentations to senior management in support of recommended deals Job Dimensions (Indicate key facts and figures) - Number of associates: - Direct: One (in China) - In-direct as DD Lead: Matrix management of global DD team(s) of 40-80 Subject Matter Experts (SME) for each assigned Due Diligence in a given TA - Financial responsibility: - (Budget, cost, sales, etc.) Development cost forecast for C&BD evaluations for assigned Due Diligences - Impact on the organization: High impact in driving the right recommendations based on balanced opportunity and risk assessments for in-licensing and M&A opportunities with optimal use of internal resources Ideal Background (State the preferred education and experience level) - Education and/or professional experience: - Doctoral or equivalent degree in life science - Experience in pharmaceutical industry - Business management training or equivalent - undefined - Languages: Fluent English (oral and written) and Mandarin - Experience / Professional Requirements: \- Extensive drug development expertise, with 8+ years’ experience in pharma drug development spanning across several disciplines and stages (from research to commercial) including in due diligence \- Past contribution to and experience in in-licensing and M&A due diligences; \- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, ability to integrate across functions and organizations to build collaborative relationships \- Planning and tracking skills with attention to detail including experience with project management and tools \- Well-organized, excellent time management with respect to priorities and self-management \- Fast action taker, ability to quickly grasp the essence of new projects. Involves the right team members in the right situation at the right time \- Expert verbal and written communication skills \- Sound judgement of which risks and issues need to be highlighted and properly communicated to management. ### Role Requirements **Why Novartis:** Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? [https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture](https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture "https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture") **Benefits and Rewards:** Learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally. [Read our handbook (PDF 30 MB)](https://www.novartis.com/sites/novartis_com/files/novartis-life-handbook.pdf) Division DIV_SG Business Unit Strategic Planning & BD&L Location LOC_CN Site Shanghai (Shanghai) Company / Legal Entity CN14 (FCRS = CN014) China Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research Co., Ltd. Functional Area FCT_BS Job Type Full time Employment Type Regular Shift Work No [Apply to Job](https://www.moseeker.com "Apply to Job") ![careers default image](https://prod1.jobapi.novartis.com.cn/themes/custom/cosmos/patterns/images/careers-default-image.webp "careers default image") Job ID REQ-10083155 ### Due Diligence Director China [Apply to Job](https://www.moseeker.com "Apply to Job")