Sr. Manager, Strategic Planning

Job Description

Role Purpose

The Strategy Manager will serve as acore strategic intelligence & insight partner, providing senior leadership with real-time strategic insights toinform long-term strategic direction,expand near-term decision options, andshape company China strategy.

This role will build a holistic view onChina macro dynamics, global perspectives on China market, China pharmaceutical market dynamics, competitive intelligence, monitoring these trends and translating intoclear strategic implications, options, and recommendations for China.

Key Responsibilities

• China Macro Dynamics & Global Perspectives on China market
• Monitor China macro dynamics, and identifypotential opportunities and risks for China
• China Pharmaceutical Industry & Long‑Term Strategy Insight
• Track and analyzeChina Pharmaceutical Industry trends, develop aholistic, forward‑looking view in close partnership with cross-functional teams
• Synthesize disparate signals intoclear strategic narratives
• Competitive & Peer Intelligence (MNC and Local)
• Monitorstrategic movements of leading pharmaceutical/biotech players
• Translate competitor activity intoactionable strategic implications, risks, and opportunities for China
• Financial Performance & Market Signal Tracking
• Analyzeannual and quarterly performance results
• Communicate concise insights onimplications to China
• Group‑Level Strategy Synthesis & Leadership Engagement
• Integrate insights acrossmacro trends, industry dynamics, competitor intelligenceinto a coherent strategic view
• Act as atrusted thought partner to leadership on evolving strategic topics

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in life sciences, medicine, pharmacy, or related field; MBA or equivalent business training preferred
• 6–10+ years of experience inpharma strategy, consulting, corporate strategy, or commercial excellence
• Strong understanding ofChina pharma market dynamics and MNC operating models
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex information intoclear executive insights

Critical Capabilities

• Strong strategic thinking with external orientation
• Excellent written and verbal executive communication
• Solid analytic ability to connect commercial, financial, and industry signals
• High learning agility and comfort with ambiguity
• Intellectual curiosity and strategic insight
• Hands-on, proactive, and execution-oriented mindset

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