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About the Role

The Japan Therapy Area Head (J-TA Head) in R&D Japan is accountable for the delivery of all project strategies led by Product Leaders (PLs) within the relevant Therapy Area (TA). This role leads the R&D Japan TA division, overseeing TA-specific teams and providing TA and Disease Area (DA) expertise for strategy development. The J-TA Head is responsible for the Japan TA portfolio strategy, prioritizing projects based on resources, PTS, eNPV, and potential cannibalization, and for developing PLs and TA-specific team leaders.

Responsibilities

Lead definition and revision of Japan TA division objectives for product development.
Co-create TA and/or DA strategy with global colleagues and refine as necessary.
Lead PL(s) to co-create development strategies for relevant products for key Investment Decisions (IDs).
Lead Japan's input to relevant TALT, GMed, iMed, Medi teams and communicate business context to Japan-based colleagues.
Lead PL(s) to deliver tactical, cross-functional Japan development options and business cases aligned with product strategy.
Develop knowledge of and use local market understanding to identify gaps between market needs and AZ portfolio or capabilities.
Develop a future view of how local market needs may change and use this for strategy creation.
Be accountable for the local TA, DA, and products Ad Boards led by the MSD.
Ensure a cross-functional risk and opportunity management process within the TA portfolio.
Ensure mitigation and contingency actions are agreed, activated, communicated, and delivered.
Collaborate with other J-TA Heads to develop a view of cross-portfolio risks and opportunities.
Ensure effective TA division management, including defined and followed norms and ways of working.
Ensure effective communication and documentation within the TA division and Project Teams.
Ensure TA contribution to the portfolio reporting cycle, including risk reporting, product briefs, and pipeline updates.
Guide the TA division in understanding and integrating new business policies, initiatives, and capabilities.
Ensure the quality of Japan R&D elements for relevant external asset evaluation.

Requirements

At least 10 years of drug development experience.
In-depth knowledge of at least one Therapy Area.
Demonstrated leadership and management capability with a track record of successful results.
History of successfully leading delivery of significant cross-functional activities.
Proven ability to transition between roles effectively and learn rapidly in a new environment.
Line management experience in an R&D function.
Functional representative on global product development team(s).
Experience of the R&D externalization deal flow process and delivery with an alliance partner.
Ability to actively deploy a range of influencing and leadership styles, including Visionary Leadership.
Ability to effectively manage team climate and dynamics in a cross-functional and cross-cultural setting.
Strategic Influencing through well-thought-out rationale and effective communication skills.
Strong communication skills, including interpersonal and written communications.
Conceptual Thinking – taking the longer-term and global perspective into consideration and developing broad-scale objectives.
Analytical Thinking - logically breaking situations or issues down into their essential elements; carrying out diagnosis and developing solutions.
Ability to engage and gain commitment – effectively uses interpersonal abilities to build relationships and gain acceptance of ideas.
Builds effective partnerships – identifies opportunities and takes actions to build effective relationships within team and with other areas.
Coach and mentor to others – sought out to mentor others and identifies as well as develops talent, with commitment to learning and personal development.
Ability to work in a complex, business-critical, and high-profile environment, building credibility in ambiguous situations.
Fluency in business English required.

Skills

Visionary Leadership
Influencing
Leadership
Management
Cross-functional activity delivery
Rapid learning
Line management
Global product development
R&D externalization deal flow
Alliance partner delivery
Team climate and dynamics management
Cross-cultural communication
Strategic Influencing
Communication
Interpersonal skills
Written communication
Conceptual Thinking
Analytical Thinking
Engagement
Commitment building
Partnership building
Coaching
Mentoring
Talent development
Credibility in ambiguous situations

Location

Osaka
Tokyo

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

At least 10 years of drug development experience
In-depth knowledge of at least one Therapy Area
Demonstrated leadership and management capability
History of successfully leading delivery of significant cross-functional activities
Proven ability to transition between roles effectively and learn rapidly
Line management experience
Functional representative on global product development team(s)
Experience of the R&D externalization deal flow process and delivery with an alliance partner

About the Company

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.

Equal Opportunity

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.