Associate Director, R&D Strategy & Strategic Initiatives

BeOne Medicines USA; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

BeOne Medicines USA is seeking a highly analytical, entrepreneurial strategy professional to develop and execute strategic priorities across its global R&D organization. You will report to the VP of R&D Strategy & Operations and partner with senior leadership to address complex questions, assess opportunities, and drive initiatives across Research and Development.

This role requires translating scientific, operational, and business information into executive-level insights, managing strategic

Qualifications

• Experience in life sciences consulting, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or healthcare industries.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and synthesis capabilities.
• Excellent executive communication, presentation, and storylining skills with the ability to produce clear, decision-oriented materials.
• Strong project management and organizational discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic analyses addressing R&D priorities, organizational capabilities, productivity, portfolio considerations, and emerging opportunities.
• Structure ambiguous business questions, develop hypotheses, conduct targeted research and analysis, and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
• Conduct industry benchmarking, competitive intelligence, market assessments, and evaluations of innovative R&D approaches and business models.
• Independently manage strategic workstreams and special projects from problem definition through recommendation and early implementation.
• Partner with Research, Development, Finance, BD, and other functions to gather insights, evaluate alternatives, and advance cross-functional priorities.
• Translate strategic recommendations into practical implementation plans and support execution as needed.
• Develop high-quality executive presentations, strategic narratives, briefing materials, and recommendations for senior R&D leadership.

Skills

Executive communication

Strategic problem-solving

Analytical thinking

Project management

Education

PhD (preferred)

Master's degree

Job description

BeOne continues to grow at a rapid pace with challenging and exciting opportunities for experienced professionals. When considering candidates, we look for scientific and business professionals who are highly motivated, collaborative, and most importantly, share our passionate interest in fighting cancer.

• Open to Director level candidates

General Description

BeOne Medicines is seeking a highly analytical, intellectually curious, and entrepreneurial strategy professional to support the development and execution of strategic priorities across its global Research & Development organization. Reporting to the VP of R&D Strategy & Operations, this individual will work closely with senior R&D leadership to address complex strategic questions, evaluate new opportunities, develop actionable recommendations, and advance high-priority initiatives across Research, Development, and emerging innovation platforms. This role is ideal for a versatile problem-solver who thrives in ambiguity, moves comfortably between strategy and implementation, and translates complex scientific, operational, and business information into compelling executive-level insights.

Essential Functions of the Job

R&D Strategy & Strategic Problem-Solving

• Lead strategic analyses addressing R&D priorities, organizational capabilities, productivity, portfolio considerations, and emerging opportunities.
• Structure ambiguous business questions, develop hypotheses, conduct targeted research and analysis, and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
• Conduct industry benchmarking, competitive intelligence, market assessments, and evaluations of innovative R&D approaches and business models.
• Support R&D strategic planning, long-term priorities, and initiatives to strengthen research and development capabilities.

Strategic Initiatives & Implementation

• Independently manage strategic workstreams and special projects from problem definition through recommendation and early implementation.
• Partner with Research, Development, Finance, BD, and other functions to gather insights, evaluate alternatives, and advance cross-functional priorities.
• Support initiatives related to R&D innovation, new operating models, external partnerships, and the evolution of BeOne's development capabilities.
• Translate strategic recommendations into practical implementation plans and support execution as needed.

Executive Decision Support & R&D Operations

• Develop high-quality executive presentations, strategic narratives, briefing materials, and recommendations for senior R&D leadership.
• Support R&D-wide strategic planning, goal setting, governance, and leadership decision-making processes.
• Synthesize complex quantitative and qualitative information into clear implications, trade-offs, and recommended actions.
• Support high-priority activities of the R&D head office, including leadership meetings and cross-functional coordination.

Qualifications & Experience

Experience in life sciences consulting, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or healthcare industries, or deep experience in R&D strategy and transformation within these sectors. Strong knowledge of the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry, including familiarity with drug discovery, clinical development, and the broader R&D value chain. Demonstrated ability to independently structure and solve ambiguous strategic questions, develop recommendations, and drive workstreams with limited supervision. Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and synthesis capabilities. Excellent executive communication, presentation, and storylining skills, with the ability to produce clear, decision-oriented materials. Strong project management and organizational discipline, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and drive work to completion. Intellectual curiosity, sound business judgment, resourcefulness, and comfort working across diverse scientific and business topics. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to engage effectively with senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders. Proactive, entrepreneurial, detail-oriented; comfortable operating in dynamic environments. Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Might mentor other team members.

Education Required

Preferably PhD with 3-4 years or master's degree with 6 years of experience.

• Exceptions might be made for candidates with relevant experience.

Global Competencies

When we exhibit our values of Patients First, Driving Excellence, Bold Ingenuity and Collaborative Spirit, through our twelve global competencies below, we help get more affordable medicines to more patients around the worl