AstraZeneca

• Job Description

Innovation Project Manager, supporting AZKK innovation related internal/ external activity. Will working on business scheme planning/ governance design of AZKK innovation activity. Scout external partners to solve the pain-point (including policy makers, large companies, start-ups and VCs etc.), initiate and promote PoC, and deliver the solution with partners. High communication skill and project management (PM) experience are all required standards. Will directly report to Innovation Partnerships & i2.JP director and expect to collaborate with managers/ directors cross-functions internally.

• Typical Accountabilities

In regard of the delivery of value added intelligence services, the job holder will be accountable for:

• Scanning the marketplace for technology, non-technology and new ecosystem players
• Business scheme planning/ governance design
• Scout external potential partners based on identified pain-points (tech companies, start-ups, academia, local gov. etc.)
• Initiate and deliver PoC with internal (AZKK BU, Medical, CA etc.) and external partners
• Support Innovation project operation in AZKK BU, Medical etc.
• Support Innovation Partnerships & i2.JP director on partnering with GA to initiate collaboration with central/local government engagement
• [Optional] Support on i2.JP event (pitch, other consortium meet-up) initiation and operation
• [Optional] Support on partnering with A.Catalyst Network and other AZ health innovation hubs to accelerate collaboration among AZ global network
• [Optional] Identify of pain-point of patient, HCPs. Working with BU medical etc. in pain-point identification.
• 応募資格(経験、資格等) / Qualification (Experience & Skill etc.)

【経験 / Experience】

＜必須 / Mandatory＞

'• Experience working in a fast-paced agency environment, interfacing with a large client-base

• 5+ years or more experience in launching and promoting a project related to Marketing.

＜歓迎 / Nice to have＞

• Experience in project management and operation in project size +50M JPY or more

【能力 / Skill-set】

＜必須 / Mandatory＞

• Strong analytical skills
• Strong internal communication skill and cross-function project management
• Ability to learn and to gain a basic understanding of disease areas outside of AZ core expertise

＜歓迎 / Nice to have＞

• Market research capability quantitative/ qualitative (direction and operation)

【語学 / Language】

＜必須 / Mandatory＞

Strong communication skills, both in written documents and verbally in Japanese

• General communication skills, both in written documents and verbally in English

＜歓迎 / Nice to have＞

• Strong communication skills, both in written documents and verbally in English

【その他 / Others】

Essential Behaviours:

• Flexible/ Agile
• Team player/ pay respect to internal/ External stakeholders

【キャリアレベル / Career Level】

E

【勤務地 / Work Location】

Tokyo or Osaka

Date Posted

13-3月-2025

Closing Date

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.