【AstraZeneca】【BD&CS】Head of Corporate Strategy & Business Development (CS & BD), 政策・事業戦略本部

Job Description Head of Corporate Strategy & Business Development, accountable for shaping AZKK strategic direction and accelerating growth through both corporate strategy and business development. Lead and develop a team of 7, setting clear priorities across strategy, portfolio initiatives, and alliance management. On the BD side, drive alliance strategy and governance, ensure value realization from partnerships, and provide senior stakeholder management both internally and externally. Partner closely with Japan Leadership Team and global stakeholders to deliver enterprise-wide initiatives and enable decision making. Typical Accountabilities • Lead and coach a 7-person CS & BD team; build capability, set operating rhythm, and manage performance and development • Own and lead the annual / mid-term Score card process and AZKK vision for Japan, translating business priorities into actionable plans and measurable outcomes ・Supervise the CS members who lead the cross functional projects and serve as a secretary of Japan Leadership Team • Drive business development agenda with a primary focus on alliance management (partner selection, onboarding, governance, performance management, issue resolution, and value capture) • Develop and execute stakeholder engagement plans; influence senior internal leaders and manage external partners at executive level • Lead cross-functional project teams (Commercial, Medical, R&D, Legal, Finance, Compliance) to deliver strategic and alliance initiatives • Support evaluation, structuring and negotiation of external collaboration opportunities in collaboration with Legal/Finance, ensuring risk management and compliance • Establish governance (steering committees, KPIs, decision forums) and provide clear reporting and insights to JLT and relevant global teams • Identify strategic risks and opportunities from external environment and competitive landscape; recommend actions and drive change management Requirements Essential • Educated to degree level • Proven experience leading and developing teams (setting direction, coaching, performance management) • 10+ years of experience in corporate strategy, business development, consulting, or equivalent roles in healthcare / life sciences • Strategic consulting experience and commercial experience in a healthcare industry is a big plus • Strong stakeholder management skills with senior internal and external executives; ability to influence without authority • Strong commercial acumen and structured problem solving (qualitative and quantitative analysis) • Excellent communication skills in English and Japanese Desirable • Preferred for Master's degree, e.g. MBA • Hands-on alliance management experience (governance, stakeholder alignment, performance tracking, conflict resolution) Location Osaka or Tokyo Career Level G Date Posted 26-3月-2026 Closing Date 25-3月-2026 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. AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company. We focus on discovering, developing and commercialising prescription medicines for some of the world's most serious diseases. But we are more than one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies. At AstraZeneca, we're dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science, challenge convention and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. To embrace differences and take bold actions to drive the change needed to meet global healthcare and sustainability challenges. There is no better place to make a difference in medicine, patients, and society. An inclusive culture where you will connect different thinking to generate new and valuable opportunities. Where you will find a commitment to lifelong learning, growth and development for all. Our Inclusion & Diversity (I&D) mission is to create an inclusive and equitable environment where people belong, using the power of our diversity to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines to patients. Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to the success of our company, because innovation requires breakthrough ideas that only come from a diverse workforce empowered to challenge conventional thinking. We're curious about science and the advancement of knowledge. We find creative ways to approach new challenges. We're driven to make the right choices and be accountable for our actions. As an organisation centred around what makes us human, we put a big focus on people. Across our business, we want colleagues to wake up excited about their day at the office, in the field, or in the lab. Along with our purpose to bring life-changing medicines to people across the globe, we have a promise to you: to help you realise the full breadth of your potential. Here, you'll do work that has the potential to change your life and improve countless others. And, together with your team, you'll shape a culture that unites and inspires us every day. This is your life at AstraZeneca.