Project Manager, EH&RBB | non-line Manager | R&D Alliance, Kobe Pharma Research Institute

Basic Purpose of the job

                                                                                                      
1    Scouting for, evaluating, organizing and steering new external collaborations with academia, biotech and CROs

2    Lead/support discussions between partners and Boehringer Ingelheim aiming to successful collaboration management and outcome                                                                                         
3    Actively participate scientific discussions in global EH-RBB and beyond to shape the future discovery research pipeline

4    Strategically expand and maintain networks in life-science community in Japan and South Korea to achieve above objectives      

Accountabilities

【コラボレーション機会の探索と評価】

• Scout for, and evaluate external opportunities new science and technology relevant for high medical need indications within Boehringer Ingelheim’s partnering scope, covering academia, biotech or CROs. 
• Efficiently search and identify scientific hot spots and individual experts for potential collaborations.                                                 

                                                                                                                            
【プロジェクトマネジャー】

• Responsible for important strategic collaborations as well as the overall research collaborations portfolio which includes the internal/external communication strategy and managing accountability for budgets and milestones/deliverables.
• Negotiate, plan, monitor, steer,and document scientific and budgetary milestones with international partners as well as aligning the strategic fit and value of projects for Boehringer Ingelheim with internal stakeholders.
• Present updates on current and planned partnerships and collaborations at internal decision-making committees.                                                                                                                           

【Scientific discussionとインプットによるパイプラインへの貢献】

• Actively participate, or lead scientific discussion on external opportunities in global EH&RBB and beyond to shape the future pipeline of Discovery Research of Boehringer Ingelheim. 

【社外ネットワーキング、Visibility】

• Work out a strategy to connect the Japanese/Korean scientific environment to Boehringer Ingelheim’s research organization, increase Boehringer Ingelheim’s visibility and as a part of this activity.
• In addition, be the liaison for the Innovation Unit in Japan.
• Continuously reach external scientists and related stake holders, including academia-industry liaison offices, VCs/investors, governmental sectors etc.

Other regulatory and / or Organizational Requirements

• Knowledge and understanding on Research Ethics and Biosafety
• Understanding of code of practice and related codes for pharmaceutical industories

Required Education

• Degree / Education：Doctoral Degree eg. PhD or MD　博士修了
• Major / Focus：Biology, Chemistry, Pharmacy, Biochemistry or Pharmacology

Required Capabilities (Skills, Experiences, Competencies)

• Several years of experience in drug discovery with proven track record of advancing drug discovery projects through preclinical phases. 

Required Skills

• Profound knowledge, ability and experiences to evaluate new state-of-the-art scientific findings appropriately.
• Profound knowledge and experiences in molecular biology and/or biochemistry
• Experiences in non-clinical in vitro and in vivo research activities
• Excellent communication skills with internal and external stakeholders                                                                                                         

Language

• Read/Write/Speak  Native/Fluent both Japanese and English.