Business Development Manager

About This Role

This execution-focused position plays a critical part in translating DPS China growth priorities into actionable business development initiatives. The role supports the identification, evaluation, and execution of external growth opportunities within China, working closely with the Strategic Support Lead, cross-functional commercial teams, and regional/global partners. It focuses on partnership scouting, market and technology assessment, and transaction support across medical device, healthcare technology, and adjacent innovation areas.

Responsibilities

• Identify and analyze new external business opportunities, including partnerships, licensing, and early-stage acquisition targets aligned with DPS China strategy
• Conduct market, competitive, and technology landscape analyses to support opportunity prioritization
• Track emerging trends in medical devices, healthcare technology, and digital health within China
• Support the development of inorganic growth strategies for DPS China in collaboration with Strategic Support, commercial teams, and regional/global stakeholders
• Build and maintain market, financial, and valuation models to assess business potential and risks
• Prepare clear, structured analyses and recommendations for internal review
• Support cross-functional deal teams (Commercial, Marketing, R&D, Finance, Legal, Regulatory) throughout evaluation and execution phases
• Assist with due diligence activities, including data gathering, analysis, and coordination with internal and external parties
• Help prepare investment memos, presentations, and management materials for leadership review
• Prepare high-quality presentations and written materials in English and Mandarin for internal stakeholders
• Maintain effective working relationships with internal teams and selected external partners
• Ensure all activities align with company governance, compliance requirements, and regulations

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare, Science, Engineering, Business, or related fields from a reputable university
• Experience in business development, strategy, consulting, venture, or commercial roles within healthcare, medical devices, or life sciences
• Solid understanding of medical device or healthcare technology ecosystems in China
• Demonstrated ability to perform market analysis, financial modeling, and business case development
• Strong attention to detail, structured thinking, and high ownership of assigned workstreams
• Proven ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across functions
• Clear and confident communication skills (written and verbal) in English and Mandarin
• Proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel

Nice to have:

• Advanced degree (MBA, Master’s) or professional training
• Alliance Formation
• Business Development
• Business Valuations
• Coaching
• Collaboration
• Competitive Landscape Analysis
• Due Diligence
• Market Research
• Negotiation
• Presentation Development
• Process Improvements
• Product Marketing Sales
• Product Strategies
• Relationship Building
• Strategic Change
• Strategic Thinking
• Technical Credibility

About the Company

At Johnson & Johnson, the company believes health is everything, empowering healthcare innovation to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured. Through expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, Johnson & Johnson is uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions to deliver breakthroughs and profoundly impact health for humanity. DePuy Synthes is the orthopaedics business of Johnson & Johnson.