Job Title: Vice President, Business Development & Partnership – Japan
Company: Flagship Pioneering Japan
Location: Japan
About Flagship Pioneering Japan: Flagship Pioneering is a bioplatform innovation company that invents and builds platform companies that change the world. We bring together the greatest scientific minds with entrepreneurial company builders and assemble the capital to allow them to take courageous leaps. Those big leaps in human health and sustainability exponentially accelerate scientific progress in areas ranging from cancer detection and treatment to nature-positive agriculture.
What sets Flagship apart is our ability to advance biotechnology by uniting life science innovation, company creation, and capital investment under one roof in a way that is largely without precedent. Our scientific founders, entrepreneurial leaders, and professional capital managers are each aligned around an institutionalized process that enables us to innovate and transform for the benefit of people and planet.
Many of the companies Flagship has founded have addressed humanity’s most urgent challenges: vaccinating billions of people against COVID-19, curing intractable diseases, improving human health, preempting illness, and feeding the world by improving the resiliency and sustainability of agriculture.
Flagship has been recognized twice on FORTUNE’s “Change the World” list, an annual ranking of companies that have made a positive social and environmental impact through activities that are part of their core business strategies, and has been twice named to Fast Company’s annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies.
Our Japanese subsidiary is focused on bridging Flagship’s innovative ecosystem with the Japanese biotech, pharmaceutical and biomedical ecosystem to fostering strategic partnerships in one of the world’s critical healthcare markets.
Job Description:
Position Summary: Reporting to the Chair of Flagship APAC, we are seeking an accomplished and dynamic individual to join our team as the Vice President of Alliances and Partnerships for Flagship Pioneering Japan. The successful candidate will be responsible for spearheading strategic initiatives, fostering and managing partnerships, and driving business growth in the Japanese market. This role requires a visionary leader with a deep understanding of the life
sciences industry, exceptional strategic thinking skills, and the ability to build and maintain high-level relationships.
Key Responsibilities:
· Strategic Planning:
o Working closely with Flagships Corporate and Business Development teams. Define and execute the partnership strategy in alignment with Flagship Pioneering’s global objectives
o Identify and evaluate new business opportunities, potential partners, and market trends in Japan.
· Partnership Development:
o Lead efforts to establish and nurture strategic alliances with pharmaceutical companies, biotech firms, research institutions, and other relevant stakeholders in Japan.
o Negotiate and finalize partnership agreements to drive mutual growth and innovation.
· Market Expansion:
o Develop and implement strategies to expand Flagship Pioneering’s presence and influence in the Japanese market.
o Engage with key opinion leaders, industry experts, and regulatory bodies to enhance market access and visibility.
· Collaborative Initiatives:
o Work collaboratively with Flagship Pioneering’s global leadership and global engagement team in Cambridge, MA to align efforts and share best practices.
o Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to support portfolio company growth and development.
· Financial Accountability:
o Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and financial models to support business development activities.
o Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) and milestones.
Qualifications:
· A minimum of 10-15 years of experience in business development, partnerships, or related roles within the life sciences sector.
· Proven track record of successfully developing and managing strategic partnerships in Japan.
· Strong understanding of the Japanese healthcare and regulatory environment.
· Exceptional negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
· Demonstrated ability to think strategically and drive long-term business growth.
· Fluency in Japanese and English, both written and spoken.
· Advanced degree (MBA, Ph.D., or equivalent) preferred with an emphasis on business or life sciences.