Associate Director, China Strategic Alliances & Corporate Development

Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions.

We believe that diversity adds value to our business, our teams, and our culture. We are committed to equal employment opportunities, fostering an inclusive environment where diversity makes us outstanding.

Help us lead one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies. We are a world leader in plasma-derived medicines with a presence in more than 100 countries, and a growing global team of over 20.000 people. That’s why we need Associate Director, China Strategic Alliances & Corporate Development like you.

Mission

• Drive and expand Grifols’ strategic alliance in China by leading corporate development initiatives, joint governance activities, and collaboration with key Chinese partners.
• Shape and accelerate Grifols’ business and innovation strategy in China—across all Business Units—by identifying growth opportunities, innovation partners, and competitive insights beyond Albumin.
• Strengthen Grifols’ institutional presence through proactive engagement with partners, industry forums, and top‑level stakeholders, ensuring strategic alignment between China and Headquarters.

What your responsibilities will be

Corporate Development & Strategic Alliance Management:

• Main (internal and external) POC for the development of the Strategic Alliance beyond albumin commercial distribution.
• Lead, coordinate and execute the Business & Corporate Strategy in China, including Strategic Alliances with China partners. 
• Member of several joint Steering Committees & Working Groups within the Strategic Alliance in China (Quality, Plasma, R&D, Industrial).
• Engage and represent the company in Institutional Forums (i.e. PPTA China group) and rrepresent Grifols China in selected forums, including Institutional meetings from China Government Officials or the Strategic Partners, as required.

Business Strategy & Development:

• Co-lead, define and develop the Business Strategy expansion in China for Grifols (all Business Units) and external assets together with key internal stakeholders and strategic partners when applicable.
• Scouting of Chinese companies for potential business development activities and innovation partnerships.
• Accelerate 1) Albumin and 2) other Blood Products (or beyond plasma) Innovation projects in China with local partners (and institutional organizations).

Broad Competitive Intelligence (beyond albumin):

• Lead key Competitive Intelligence activities in China with the objective to expand market and R&D knowledge, business development activities, to identify strategic partners and to make strategic recommendations.
• Monitor China competitive environment and policy & regulations landscape. 

Stakeholders Engagement:

• Interact and align with China team and Headquarter stakeholders; Business Partners; Legal Advisors; Strategic Partners at Top Management level.
• Lead a team based in China.

Who you are

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, education, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions).

• Life Sciences background. Master’s degree or PhD is a plus.
• +10 years’ experience in healthcare companies in scientific, marketing or business development roles; with exposition to international environment.
• Scientific, Marketing and Business Development experience is highly valuable.
• Fluent in English.
• Valuable start up and/or consulting profiles
• Position based in Grifols Headquarter in Spain, may require regular travel to China.
• Experienced, motivated to learn and develop within a dynamic, open and multicultural team.
• Versatile and flexible team player. Quick professional with excellent organization, time-management and multitasking abilities. Aim for excellence.
• Proactive, well-organized and responsible with strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Ability to apply abstract principles to solve complex conceptual issues.
• Able to communicate complex information and ideas so others will understand; with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Frequently interacting with others relates sensitive information to diverse groups. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Being understanding situations that require high level of confidentiality and discretion.
• Open communication, encouraging dialogue and information flow. Ability to perform clear presentations, convincing and inspiring credibility.
• Versatile Leadership, knowing how to apply the appropriate role in each situation: evaluative, analytical, total delegation of momentum and requirement.
• High sense of ethical values and compliance.

What we offer

It is a brilliant opportunity for you, Grifols is fully aware that its employees are one of its major assets. We are committed to maintaining an atmosphere that encourages all our employees to develop their professional careers in an excellent working environment.

Information about Grifols is available at www.grifols.com. If you are interested in joining our company and you have what it takes for such an exciting position, then don’t hesitate to apply!

We look forward to receiving your application!

We believe in diverse talent and want to remove any barriers that may hinder your participation. If you require any adjustments in our selection process, please do not hesitate to inform us when applying. We are here to help.

Grifols is an equal opportunity employer.

Flexibility for U Program: Hybrid Model

Flexible schedule: Monday-Thursday 7-10 to 16-19h and Friday 8-15h (with the same flexible start time).

Benefits package 

Contract of Employment: Permanent position

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Location: SPAIN : Spain : Sant Cugat del Valles:SC2 

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