Drive business development and alliance management for AI-enabled drug discovery, covering partner outreach, licensing and research-contract negotiations, market analysis, and strategy execution.
About this role
This position is part of the organization responsible for overseas-related business management in a life sciences business division. The organization manages governance and business administration for overseas investee companies and joint ventures. The role supports and/or executes quality management and safety management work connected with the Pharmaceutical Affairs Law and Medical Care Law in the life sciences business.
The position supports the global development of the life sciences business from a management perspective. The posting describes work involving the organization of issues relevant to important decisions between NEC management and the management teams of overseas investee companies and joint ventures. The organization’s scope spans investment, contracts, finance, risk management and governance, while the stated core duty for this opening is quality and safety management support and/or execution.
At the Professional rank, equivalent to section-manager level, applicants must have experience in the healthcare or life sciences industry. At least five years of experience specifically in safety management or quality management is required. Experience with new businesses, global businesses, or responses to regulatory authorities is preferred.
The posting also seeks experience in sales or business design in this business area and the ability to communicate with stakeholders in Japan and overseas.
Employment is expected to be as a regular, full-time employee. Expected annual compensation for the Professional rank is approximately JPY 9.3 million to JPY 12 million, with monthly pay of approximately JPY 580,000 to JPY 800,000. Prior compensation and company rules are considered. The workplace is the Daini Tamachi Building in Minato, Tokyo. Remote work is possible for more than half of the working week. The scope of duties may change to duties designated by the company, and the work location may change to a company-designated location, including a telework location where applicable.
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