Chief Operation Officer (COO)

Beijing Permanent View Job Description
The COO - Portfolio will oversee strategic operations and drive the growth of a diversified portfolio within the life sciences industry.
  • Scientific Founder leverage
  • New generation AI biotech

About Our Client

The employer is a pioneering organisation operating in the life sciences sector, managing a diverse portfolio of innovative projects. Known for its focus on excellence and impactful solutions, the company is a mid-sized entity with a strong presence in its field.

Job Description

The Role

This role is not a traditional operations COO.

Instead, we are looking for a hybrid profile who combines:

  • Strategic thinking
  • BD & partnering experience
  • Understanding of drug development and pharma dynamics



You will act as a key thought partner to the CEO and founding team, helping translate platform capability into assets, partnerships, and company value.

Key Responsibilities

  • Drive corporate strategy and pipeline positioning in alignment with platform capabilities
  • Lead or co-lead business development and partnership initiatives (pharma collaborations, licensing, co-development)
  • Support fundraising, investor communication, and due diligence processes
  • Identify and prioritize high-value indications and programs (Onco / Autoimmune, etc.)
  • Help design go-to-market strategy for platform and assets
  • Bridge internal teams across AI / biology / translational / external stakeholders
  • Build external visibility and strategic relationships across pharma and biotech ecosystem

The Successful Applicant

  • Former pharma commercial / strategy / BD profile(Director-VP level+)
  • Experience in global pharma (US/EU exposure preferred)
  • Transitioned into investment (e.g., USD fund ED / Principal) or AI biotech
  • Strong understanding of:
    • How drugs are positioned and differentiated
    • What pharma partners look for
    • How deals get done



What's on Offer

  • Work alongside a globally recognized scientific founder, with proven track record in AI-designed biologics
  • Ability to shape multiple assets and partnerships, not just a single pipeline
  • Built on next-wave generative technology (beyond earlier AI drug discovery models)


Looking for a rare hybrid profile who understands how drugs are built, positioned, and partnered - and can help translate a cutting-edge AI platform into real-world assets and deals.

Contact
Helen He
Quote job ref
JN-062026-7033729
Phone number
+86 10 6168 7548

Job summary

Function
Executive Search
Specialisation
Healthcare & Life Sciences
What is your area of specialisation?
Healthcare / Pharmaceutical
Location
Beijing
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Helen He
Consultant phone
+86 10 6168 7548
Job Reference
JN-062026-7033729

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.