The Senior Project Specialist within Business Development (BD) serves as a partner to the Head of China Business Development and the broader China BD team. This role is essential in managing and independently supporting the management of projects across the team, ensuring effective communication and coordination across BMS and its partnerships in China. The position is based in Shanghai and provides administrative and project management function, facilitating progress and integration of external collaborations within the framework of BMS's China 2030 strategy and the evolving BD strategy. Project Management and Coordination: Utilize project management tools and platforms to enhance targeted and effective communication with internal teams and external collaborators. Drive data collection and analysis to business development briefing documents and presentations to support the VP external functions Support the Vice President to design initiatives that foster engagement and collaboration across various locations. Coordinate major BD meetings, preparing necessary materials and supporting with agenda planning that prioritizes strategic discussion points. Provide administrative support to the Vice President, Head of BD China and the team, including travel arrangements, expense reporting, and calendar management to optimize efficiency. Support day-to-day operations related to BD initiatives, budget planning, and ensuring smooth execution of critical tasks. Be an active partner within Global Business development, supporting peers and related roles to promote a collaborative and high-performing team environment. Build and sustain strong relationships with site leadership, operations, and cross-disciplinary teams to facilitate fluid communication and project execution. Bachelor's degree is preferred, or equivalent combination of relevant education and professional experience within the life sciences, pharmaceutical industry, and/or business development. Minimum 3-5 years of project management experience, with a focus on business development or biotech/pharmaceutical environments preferred. Ability to build and maintain dynamic relationships across functional, site leadership, and external collaborator groups. Strong team-oriented mindset with experience in fostering collaboration across diverse locations and departments. Demonstrated capability in managing multiple project demands simultaneously, with skills in data tracking and analysis to make decisions that have an impact on the team Capacity to troubleshoot and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, and with problem-solving skills for complex situations Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a fast-paced environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint, and MS Project Fluency in English and Chinese, both written and spoken, is required.