Job Description

Project Manager is responsible for leading and project managing cross-functional Japan Project Team (JPT) to ensure alignment of operational delivery with project strategy, enable and drive project delivery and informed decision making, and ensure that each project is established and managed in a way that best represents best practice for project management within AZ.  The spectrum of this role varies based on factors such as the scope of tasks and status of the projects, the involvement of an alliance partner in projects, and the capability/personal development goals for the individual.

Requirements

経験 Experience

<必須 Mandatory>

• Solid leadership and project management experience in multi-disciplinary drug development environment
• Clear knowledge and experience of drug development process

<歓迎 Nice to have>

• Drug development experience in regions outside of Japan

資格 License

<必須 Mandatory>

• Bachelor of Science in an appropriate discipline

<歓迎 Nice to have>

• Project Management Professional (PMP)

能力 Skill-set

<必須 Mandatory>

•  Acts decisively – plays to win and respectfully challenges key assumptions to optimise strategic and operational project planning, manages risks and ambiguity.
•  Works collaboratively – actively collaborates within matrix organisation; engages, motivates and encourages individual responsibility to realise common project goals.
•  Strategic influencing – assertive communication skills and ability to influence key decisions by articulating clear rationale and creating win-win solutions.
• Strong project management skills – adept facilitator and listener with good working knowledge of effective project management tools and techniques.

語学 Languages

<必須 Mandatory>

日本語 Japanese：日本語検定1級レベル

英語 English：Fluent in spoken and written English for business

その他 Others

<歓迎 Nice to have>

• Strategic Partnership: The ability to drive effective and efficient decision-making among stakeholders.
• Build strategic partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, facilitating effective decision-making for common goals.
• Foster smooth collaboration and trust with diverse, cross-functional stakeholders, driving initiatives and ensuring project success through facilitation and coordination.
• Transformative Leadership: The ability to lead organizational transformation.
• Lead organizational transformation by effectively leveraging cutting-edge digital solutions, including generative AI, to guide teams and create new value in dynamic environments.
• Possess strong leadership to articulate vision, engage others, and drive change, utilizing strategic insight and execution to achieve positive organizational growth and transformation, even amidst uncertainty.

Date Posted

16-9月-2025

Closing Date

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.