Role purposeThe Sr Alliance Manager of China External Innovation is responsible for end‑to‑end coordination of external collaborations, spanning deal execution and post‑deal alliance management, for partnerships with biotech companies and academic institutions.The role serves as the primary operational and governance interface between Novo Nordisk and external partners, ensuring that collaborations are efficiently negotiated, well‑governed, and successfully executed, from contract signature through delivery of scientific and pipeline outcomes. Key responsibilitiesDeal execution & contracting coordinationCoordinate deal execution activities for external collaborations, including:alignment of internal stakeholders (scientific, legal, BD, finance)support to negotiation of research scope, milestones, governance, and contractual termsWork closely with Sourcing Directors, Alliance Management, Legal, IP, and BD to:translate scientific intent into executable agreementsensure contracts are alig...