Leads data and analytics consulting for customers across industries, defining AI and data-use strategies, designing integrated solutions, and guiding adoption roadmaps while mentoring consultants.
About this role
This role is part of NEC’s AI Drug Discovery Division, which works with pharmaceutical companies on new-drug development using NEC’s AI technologies. Its programs target advanced immunotherapies for areas such as cancer and infectious disease, with collaboration across NEC research organizations and affiliated operations in Europe and North America.
The role leads business development and alliance management for this life-sciences business. It covers finding licensees for assets and technologies, negotiating and closing joint research and development agreements, researching markets, technology trends and competitors, and turning findings into business strategy and execution. The work connects commercial activity with drug-discovery research in AI and immunotherapy.
Applicants need experience leading business development, project management experience, and at least five years with a pharmaceutical company or biotech. The senior-professional track also requires a record of owning and delivering business or operational activities and experience negotiating with customers.
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