Business Development And Alliance Management Associate Director
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp
Hybrid
Strategic planning and critical thinking
Deal negotiation and execution skills
Alliance management and contractual language
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp is seeking an Associate Director for Business Development and Alliance Management to lead the development and execution of business strategies, primarily focusing on Japan and the Asia Pacific region. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the biotech/pharmaceutical industry, along with strong strategic planning, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
Job Summary
The role involves developing and implementing business development strategies to maximize the company's product portfolio primarily for Japan.
Candidates must possess a minimum of 8 years of experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry with at least 3 years working on external partner projects.
The position requires excellent communication skills in both English and Japanese along with the ability to interpret contractual language.
Matching Summary
Match Score: 85
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp is seeking an Associate Director for Business Development and Alliance Management to lead the development and execution of business strategies, primarily focusing on Japan and the Asia Pacific region. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the biotech/pharmaceutical industry, along with strong strategic planning, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Strategic planning and critical thinking
Deal negotiation and execution skills
Alliance management and contractual language
English and Japanese communication fluency
Healthcare industry manager level experience
Nice-to-have
Superior interpersonal and team player skills
Ability to manage complexity in issues
Creativity and problem-solving abilities
Experience with external partner projects
Strong influencing and leadership skills
Key Requirements
Minimum 8+ years in biotech/pharma industry
Minimum 3 years managing external partner projects