Client Description
Atomic Group is representing a financially strong China-headquartered biopharmaceutical company with established commercialization capabilities and a growing international business platform. As part of its next phase of globalization, the company is seeking a senior international business leader to drive overseas growth, strengthen commercial infrastructure, and further scale its global business operations.
Role Description
The Vice President, International Business will lead the company’s global commercial expansion strategy across international markets.
This individual will oversee international commercial operations, distributor network management, strategic partnerships, and cross-functional coordination to drive sustainable overseas business growth. The role requires both strategic vision and hands-on execution capability within complex international markets.
The position will also serve as the senior leader overseeing the existing international business structure and team.
Key Responsibilities
International Growth Strategy
Develop and execute the company’s overall international business strategy
Identify new growth opportunities and drive revenue expansion beyond the current overseas business scale
Establish market entry and commercialization strategies tailored to different regional dynamics
Support the company’s long-term globalization and international commercialization objectives
Commercial Operations & Distributor Management
Lead and optimize international distributor networks and channel management strategies
Strengthen overseas commercial operations, sales management, and regional execution capabilities
Drive market penetration and sustainable business growth across priority international markets
Build scalable processes and operational frameworks for international business expansion
Business Development & Strategic Partnerships
Lead or support international licensing, partnership, and regional collaboration opportunities
Develop relationships with key external stakeholders, strategic partners, and industry networks
Evaluate potential business expansion, partnership, and investment opportunities
Cross-Functional Leadership
Collaborate closely with regulatory affairs, supply chain, manufacturing, marketing, and medical teams to ensure successful project execution
Build and strengthen organizational capabilities within the international business division
Provide strategic market insights and recommendations to senior management
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree or above in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Business, or related disciplines
15+ years of experience within the pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical industry
Strong international business and overseas commercialization experience
Proven experience managing distributor-driven business models
Candidates may come from backgrounds including:
International business leadership within Chinese pharmaceutical companies
Multinational pharmaceutical companies with international market responsibilities
International business development leadership
Investment, strategic advisory, or healthcare investment backgrounds with strong exposure to pharma globalization
Strong strategic thinking, commercial acumen, and stakeholder management capabilities
Ability to operate effectively in cross-cultural and highly dynamic environments
Fluent in both English and Chinese