Jef*** Wu
Education
广东药科大学 Guangdong Pharmaceutical University (1986 - 1990)
- Degree: 学士
- Field of Study: 药学
- Description:
Skills:
Business Development, Business Strategy, Mergers & Acquisitions, Negotiation
Work Experience:
Portfolio Planning & Business Development Director at Viatris
- Location: Shanghai
- Duration: 2021-09 to Present
- Description:
Senior BD Director at I-Mab Biopharma
- Location: Shanghai
- Duration: 2021-01 to 2021-07
- Description:
Senior BD Director at Tasly Pharmaceutical Group Co., LTD.
- Location: Tianjin
- Duration: 2019-08 to 2019-12
- Description:
Business Development Director at Techpool
- Location: Shanghai
- Duration: 2017-04 to 2018-11
- Description:
Associate Business Development Director at AstraZeneca
- Location:
- Duration: 2013-03 to 2017-04
- Description:
Candidate Intelligence Report
AI-powered analysis from the perspective of a US hiring director — evaluating career continuity, growth trajectory, and role fit.
Career Continuity & Risk Assessment
Notable gaps exist: approximately 8-9 months between Techpool (ended 2018-11) and Tasly (began 2019-08), with a minor 2-month gap around 2021. These gaps are relatively short but notable for a senior-level candidate.
Career is consistently within pharmaceutical/biotech BD across multiple reputable firms, indicating strong vertical alignment and low industry-switch risk.
Early career includes a long tenure at AstraZeneca (2013-2017) but followed by several shorter stints (Techpool ~1.5 years; Tasly ~4 months; I-Mab ~7 months) before a longer period at Viatris, indicating moderate stability concerns for some periods.
Education from Guangdong Pharmaceutical University aligns well with pharma/biotech BD roles, supporting the career path and role suitability.
Career Growth Curve
Best-Fit Roles (Top 5)
Senior Vice President, Global Business Development (Pharma/Biotech)96% fit
Extensive BD leadership across multinational and Chinese firms, strong M&A and negotiating track record, and experience shaping portfolio strategy—well-suited for global BD leadership.
Vice President, Corporate Development & Partnerships (Pharma/Biotech)95% fit
Proven ability to lead strategic partnerships and alliance formation, with cross-border experience that benefits US companies expanding globally.
Head of Portfolio Strategy & BD (Global Pharma)93% fit
Direct alignment with portfolio planning plus BD execution; able to integrate product strategy with external partnerships.
Director, Global Strategic Alliances (Pharma/Biotech)90% fit
Strong alliance management background; suitable for companies prioritizing external collaborations and licensing deals.
Director/Head of Asia-Pacific BD Strategy (Pharma)89% fit
Leveraged Asia market exposure and deal-making leadership; valuable for US firms seeking to strengthen Asia-Pacific BD presence.
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