Senior Director, R&D Strategy Execution & Transformation

BeiGene Ltd.; United States; Remote; USD 223,000 - 293,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

FSA/HSA

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Wellness

Job summary

BeOne Medicines is seeking a highly capable, hands-on leader to drive strategic initiatives and transformation across its global Research & Development organization. Reporting to the VP of R&D Strategy & Operations, this role translates strategic priorities into tangible outcomes and strengthens organizational execution.

The ideal candidate combines strategic problem-solving with operational discipline, strong business judgment, and the ability to influence stakeholders across a global, matrixed

Qualifications

• Experience in life sciences consulting or pharma/biotech sectors.
• Direct drug development or oncology experience is a plus.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and PMOs.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Excellent executive communication and story-lining abilities.
• Ability to influence stakeholders in a global, matrixed organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-priority R&D transformation initiatives from strategy through implementation.
• Establish and lead PMOs with milestones, governance, risk, and tracking.
• Drive cross-functional alignment across Research, Development, and enabling functions.
• Identify opportunities to improve R&D operating models and processes.
• Translate priorities into actionable plans with clear ownership.
• Develop executive communications and progress updates.

Skills

Life sciences consulting

Pharma/biotech industry

R&D strategy

Cross-functional leadership

Program management

Executive communication

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

PMO setup

PMO governance

Education

PhD with 6+ years

Master's degree with 8+ years

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

BeOne Medicines is seeking a highly capable, hands-on leader to drive strategic initiatives and transformation across its global Research & Development organization.

Reporting to the VP of R&D Strategy & Operations, this individual will translate R&D strategic priorities into tangible outcomes, lead complex cross-functional initiatives, establish effective program management structures, and strengthen organizational execution.

The ideal candidate combines strategic problem-solving with exceptional operational discipline, strong business judgment, and the ability to influence stakeholders across a global, matrixed organization. This is a highly visible role with the opportunity to shape how BeOne executes its R&D strategy and accelerates the development of innovative medicines.

Essential Functions of the Job:

Strategic Initiative Execution & Transformation

• Lead high-priority R&D transformation initiatives from strategy through implementation, ensuring measurable outcomes.
• Establish and lead strategic program management offices (PMOs), including workstream design, milestones, governance, risk management, and performance tracking.
• Drive cross-functional alignment and accountability across Research, Development, and enabling functions; proactively resolve issues and elevate critical decisions.
• Identify opportunities to improve R&D operating models, processes, organizational effectiveness, and productivity; design and implement sustainable solutions.

Governance & Operational Excellence

• Support the design and continuous improvement of R&D governance, strategic planning, goal-setting, and performance management processes.
• Establish practical management systems and operating cadences that strengthen decision-making, transparency, and follow-through.
• Partner with functional leaders to translate R&D-wide priorities into actionable plans, clear ownership, and measurable outcomes.

Executive Engagement & Strategic Support

• Partner with R&D leadership to address complex strategic and operational challenges.
• Develop compelling executive communications, decision materials, and progress updates that translate complex information into actionable insights.
• Support leadership forums, strategic reviews, and high-priority activities of the R&D head office.
• Contribute to strategic problem-solving and new initiatives as organizational priorities evolve.

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 understanding of the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry and R&D value chain; direct drug development or oncology experience is a plus.
• Demonstrated success independently leading complex cross-functional initiatives, transformations, PMOs, or organizational change programs through implementation.
• Exceptional ability to translate ambiguous objectives into structured workplans and drive execution through stakeholders without direct authority.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and project management skills, with excellent attention to detail and follow-through.
• Excellent executive communication and story-lining capabilities, including the ability to independently develop senior leadership materials.
• High emotional intelligence, sound judgment, and the ability to navigate complex global and matrixed organizations.
• Entrepreneurial, proactive, hands-on, and adaptable; comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities.
• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.

What Success Looks Like

• Critical R&D initiatives advance with clear ownership, disciplined execution, and measurable results.
• R&D leadership has greater visibility into priorities, progress, risks, and decisions.
• Cross-functional teams are better aligned, and strategic decisions translate into sustained organizational change.

Education Required

PhD with 6 years of experience or a master's degree with 8 years of experience preferred. *exceptions might be made for candidates with relevant experience

Global Competencies

• Fosters Teamwork
• Provides and Solicits Honest and Actionable Feedback
• Self-Awareness
• Acts Inclusively
• Demonstrates Initiative
• Entrepreneurial Mindset
• Continuous Learning
• Embraces Change
• Results-Oriented
• Analytical Thinking/Data Analysis
• Financial Excellence
• Communicates with Clarity

Salary Range

Salary Range: $223,400.00 - $293,400.00 annually

BeOne is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Actual compensation packages are determined by several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, certifications, relevant education or training, and specific work location. Packages may vary by location due to differences in the cost of labor. The recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for a preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the listed range reflects the base salary or hourly range only. Non-Commercial roles are eligible to participate in the annual bonus plan, and Commercial roles are eligible to participate in an incentive compensation plan. All Company employees have the opportunity to own shares of BeOne Medicines Ltd. stock because all employees are eligible for discretionary equity awards and to voluntarily participate in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. The Company has a comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k)
• FSA/HSA
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. BeOne does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Accommodations

In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and any other applicable federal, state or local laws, applicants who require reasonable accommodation in the job application process may contact [e-mail].