【Alexion Japan】Associate Director, Strategic Planning Office

This is what you will do:

The Associate Director of the Strategic Planning Office is responsible for formulating and driving company-wide strategies aimed at maximizing corporate value. This role involves close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to develop mid- to long-term strategic plans, identify new business opportunities, and support executive decision-making. Additionally, the Associate Director serves as a key driver of AI and digital transformation initiatives, leading cross-functional organizational change. The role also includes identifying enterprise-level challenges, coordinating across departments, and taking the lead in resolving critical issues.

You will be responsible for:

• Develop and support the execution of mid- to long-term business strategies
• Evaluate and optimize the internal business portfolio
• Identify and propose new business opportunities
• Support internal decision-making processes, including management meeting operations and preparation of briefing materials
• Ensure strategic alignment through collaboration with global counterparts
• Strengthen cross-functional collaboration with internal departments such as Commercial, Medical, and R&D
• Drive strategic initiatives and projects across the organization
• Lead the planning and execution of AI and Digital Transformation strategies
• Coordinate and promote cross-functional implementation of AI/Digital tools
• Design and deliver initiatives to enhance employee AI literacy (e.g., internal training programs, learning path development)
• Explore and assess emerging technologies through collaboration with external vendors
• Identify enterprise-level challenges and lead resolution efforts through interdepartmental coordination

You will need to have:

• Experience of product marketing and/or strategic planning and/or commercial excellence within the pharmaceutical industry. (at least 3 years of proven experience)
• Experience in leading cross-functional projects through collaboration with multiple departments.
• Advanced knowledge of AI and digital technologie is preferred.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• Interpersonal, negotiation, meeting facilitation and presentation skills, as well as strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to accept variety of assignments, highly motivated, a self-starter, and performs well under stress.
• Ability to build and manage collaborative relationships at all levels inside and outside of the organization.
• Strategic thinking including the ability to incorporate the perspective of different stakeholders.
• Leadership that takes the initiative.
• Strong analytical and logical thinking skills, with proficiency in creating presentation materials (e.g., PowerPoint, Excel)
• Fluency in Japanese required; proficiency in English is preferred.

We would prefer for you to have:

• Scientific and commercial knowledge of the rare disease space
• Advanced degree such as an MBA

Certifications or qualifications in AI and data-related fields

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