R&D Business Operation Senior Manager

Tokyo - Japan

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

Purpose of the Role
The Business Operations Manager (Japan) will provide operational logistical and process leadership to ensure the efficiency and sustainability of R&D Japans operations. This role is critical for maintaining a centralized model under Portfolio & Operations Excellence (POE) avoiding the inefficiencies of the previous decentralized approach and leveraging global operational and financial synergies.

Reporting Structure
Primary Reporting: Direct reporting to Head of Portfolio Delivery & Excellence Japan dotted line to POE (Strategic Externalization & Business Operations team).
Local Alignment: Works closely with Head of R&D Japan and leadership team to meet Japan-specific business needs.

Core Responsibilities
1. Operational Leadership
o Drive process optimization across R&D Japan functions (budgeting resource planning objectives tracking).
o Ensure timely and accurate budget/resource utilization reporting for decision-making.
2. Business Operations & Governance
o Support outsourcing procurement and vendor management in alignment with POE standards.
o Maintain compliance with global and local CSL policies and regulatory requirements.
3. Performance Management
o Track progress against annual objectives and provide regular updates to leadership.
o Collaborate with enabling functions (Finance HR IT) for integrated solutions.
4. Digital Transformation
o Partner with IT and functional heads to promote digitalization of business processes.
o Utilize tools like SAP SharePoint and analytics platforms for operational excellence.
5. Stakeholder Engagement
o Act as liaison between Japan R&D and global Business Operations Network.
o Ensure synergy with similar roles globally and alignment with POE initiatives.

Expected Qualifications
Education: Bachelors degree in Business Finance or related field.
Experience: 37 years in business operations project management or outsourcing within R&D or pharma.
Skills: Strong knowledge of SAP/financial systems vendor governance and global project management.
Competencies: Analytical thinking stakeholder management and ability to drive process improvements.

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Senior Manager

Job DescriptionPurpose of the RoleThe Business Operations Manager (Japan) will provide operational logistical and process leadership to ensure the efficiency and sustainability of R&D Japans operations. This role is critical for maintaining a centralized model under Portfolio & Operations Excellence...