Japan Project Head (vaccines)

Sanofi

Tokyo, Japan
Japan development strategy
Integrated development strategy
Cross-functional global project team
The Japan Project Head (JPH) is responsible for the overall Japan development strategy for vaccine projects, aligning with global strategies and Sanofi's R&D and business objectives

Job Summary

  • The Japan Project Head (JPH) is responsible for the overall Japan development strategy for vaccine projects, aligning with global strategies and Sanofi's R&D and business objectives.
  • The JPH leads the Japan Team to drive execution of local activities for licensure, assesses local project risks, and develops mitigation plans.
  • The JPH acts as an ambassador and the main point of contact for Sanofi Vaccine R&D in Japan, ensuring communication of the New Vaccine Project to relevant parties.

Matching Summary

The Japan Project Head (JPH) is responsible for the overall Japan development strategy for vaccine projects, aligning with global strategies and Sanofi's R&D and business objectives.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Japan development strategy
  • integrated development strategy
  • cross-functional Global Project Team
  • Japan project team leadership
  • risk management and mitigation
  • financial acumen and budget visibility
  • communication with third parties

Nice-to-have

  • dynamic personality
  • influence without solid line reporting
  • network and communicate across diverse functions
  • work effectively in matrix organization
  • critical thinking
  • challenge the status quo

Key Requirements

  • Over 10 years of experience
  • Over 5 years in development
  • Over 3 years in leadership role
  • Strong scientific & academic background
  • Ph.D. (science field), MD or Pharm D.
  • Demonstrated ability to create and maintain efficient connection with global functions
  • Demonstrated knowledge of Japan environment & regulations

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