Tokyo AstraZeneca Full time

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

Date Posted

28-11月-2025

Closing Date

Alexion is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where every single person can belong because of their uniqueness. The Company will not make decisions about employment, training, compensation, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment based on race, color, religion, creed or lack thereof, sex, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), parental status (including adoption or surrogacy), military status, protected veteran status, disability, medical condition, gender identity or expression, genetic information, mental illness or other characteristics protected by law. Alexion provides reasonable accommodations to meet the needs of candidates and employees. To begin an interactive dialogue with Alexion regarding an accommodation, please contact Alexion participates in E-Verify.



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