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Relation Therapeutics
London
Full time
Growth
Relation is a technology-enabled biopharmaceutical company developing medicines across immunology, bone diseases and other future indications. The company builds AI and experimental systems to uncover insights into disease biology that transform the path from discovery to patient impact. Relation has raised over $80 million from leading investors including NVIDIA, DCVC, Magnetic, Ark, Deerfield, Khosla Ventures and GSK.
By joining Relation, you will become part of an exceptionally talented team with extraordinary leverage to advance the field of drug discovery. Your work will shape our culture, strategic direction, and, most importantly, impact patients’ lives.
We are seeking a bilingual (Mandarin and English) Chinese Market Business Development Director, to expand Relation’s reach and insight across the Chinese biotech and pharma landscape. This individual will combine search and evaluation expertise with deep regional understanding—identifying cutting-edge companies, emerging assets, and potential partnership opportunities within China’s rapidly evolving ecosystem. This role bridges BD and competitive intelligence, supporting Relation’s broader strategic objectives to anticipate scientific and commercial shifts globally.
Identify, assess, and monitor emerging Chinese biotech and pharma companies across therapeutic areas
Conduct search and evaluation of assets and potential partnerships for Relation’s pipeline and platform
Attend conferences and networking events in China to represent Relation and expand its local network
Monitor market and industry developments, highlighting competitive or strategic implications
Collaborate closely within the BD team to integrate China market insights into broader strategy
Fluency in Mandarin (both written and spoken) essential
Experience within biotech or consulting with clear exposure to Chinese market dynamics
Track record in business development, search & evaluation, or competitive intelligence roles
Strong understanding of biopharma trends in China and global biotech ecosystems
Ability to perform asset analysis, scientific due diligence, and valuation modelling
Networked, proactive, and culturally fluent
Analytical with a strong grasp of scientific and market drivers
Excellent communicator, able to bridge East–West business interactions
Adaptable, resourceful, and impact-oriented
Willingness to travel regularly to China for conferences and partner meetings
Join us in this exciting role where your contributions will have a direct impact on advancing our understanding of genetics and disease risk, supporting our mission to get transformative medicines to patients. Together, we're not just doing research; we're setting new standards in the field of machine learning and genetics. The patient is waiting!
Relation Therapeutics is a committed equal opportunities employer.
RECRUITMENT AGENCIES: Please note that Relation Therapeutics does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Resumes should not be forwarded to our job aliases or employees. Relation Therapeutics will not be liable for any fees associated with unsolicited CVs.