Business Development Manager

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Job Function:

Strategy & Corporate Development

Job Sub Function:

Business Development

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Shanghai, China

Job Description:

DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Business Development Manager, located in Shanghai China.

DPS China is seeking a New Business Development Manager to support 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, this role will focus on partnership scouting, market and technology assessment, and transaction support across medical device, healthcare technology, and adjacent innovation areas.

This role is an execution‑focused position that plays a critical part in translating DPS China growth priorities into actionable business development initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development & Opportunity Scouting

• 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

Strategy & Analytical Support

• 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

Deal Execution & Cross‑Functional Coordination

• 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

Stakeholder Management & Communication

• 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

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare, Science, Engineering, Business, or related fields from a reputable university

• Advanced degree (MBA, Master’s) or professional training is a plus

Experience

• 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

Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.​
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Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

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