Technology Leader ( Senior Staff / Manager )

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Job details

Company overview

Our client is a renowned global healthcare corporation specializing in the development, manufacturing, and distribution of a diverse portfolio of medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and consumer products.

Responsibilities

Driving technology strategy and execution for a therapeutic area in Market Japan. Partner with business to set function & region vision and OKRs (Objective and Key Result). Work in close partnership with business partners to strategically manage and prioritize demand.
Main responsibilities:

• Business & Technology Strategy
  • Support vision, align/prioritize business & IT strategies and co-shape strategic demand with the business
  • Define annual objectives and outcomes informed by business and technology for selected areas / functions
  • Translate business vision/strategies and customer needs to product groups, empowering PGLs (Product Group Leaders) to innovate and create solutions to meet business / customer needs
  • Unite varied products into cohesive end-to-end digital business strategies and solutions for function /franchise/region
  • Co-drive continuous improvement and seek opportunities for business process improvement through technology, data and automation with Head of Technology Support consistent deployment strategy
• Internal & External Partnerships
  • Represent the company in strategic technology discussions with key external and internal stakeholders
  • Foster an environment to increase digital acumen and drive data-driven culture for business partners and product teams across Tas (Therapeutic Areas) / markets
  • Build strong partnerships and connections with technology providers, govt, advisory boards to shape policies & deliver innovative solutions.
• Experimentation/ Execution & Delivery
  • Leverage knowledge of customers and broader ecosystem to drive identification / implementation of emerging products based on customers’ evolving needs
  • Manage delivery of specialized/local applications at function /franchise /region that are not aligned to existing products/groups Identify and promote opportunity to leverage cross enterprise platforms.
• Investment, Financial & Value Management
  • Define and actively measure the value being created and delivered to customers / users / stakeholders (e.g., define, refine and measure OKRs on a regular cadence)
  • Maintain a pulse on performance metrics to focus on business value realization and pull-through, including end user/customer KPIs, product group performance, technical performance (e.g., available / up time), product maturity and revenue /market growth
  • Co-create business cases with business partners, supporting socialization and/or funding request activities Support Head of Technology on selected initiatives and any planning cycles (e.g., BP, LRFP-Business Plan, Long Range Financial Plan)
• Leadership
  • Drive strategic global business strategy and process harmonization opportunities at the Med Tech and franchise levels
  • Be a change agent, develop and execute change mgmt. plans
  • Drive talent and culture agenda Serve product group leaders, enabling them to fulfill constantly changing external requirements in real time
  • Encourage diverse opinions and constructive conflicts from team members throughout the GOC (Global Operating Company) to unleash full potential
  • Enable and drive product and user centric mindset, models and delivery creating value for our employees, partners, patients and HCPs

Requirements

Minimum requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, engineering, business administration or equivalent is required.
• Experience and knowledge in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries (5 years ideally); business theory, processes and process improvement methodologies, budgeting.
• Knowledge and Experience in CRM/Digitalization, Data & Analytics, CS and/or Omni Channel Strategy
• Good understanding of agile methodology & product management methodology
• Solid understanding of core technical platforms and product lifecycle maintenance.
• Experience with working across multiple levels of business and IT partners.
• Knowledge of technology trends and to apply this knowledge to existing business processes.
• Strong personal dedication to continuous business improvement, and effectively collaborating and leading our business partners.
• Capable of working as part of a team and on own initiative. Capable to change priorities quickly and influence others to do so.
• Ability to adopt changes and to deliver IT solutions in a constantly evolving business/IT environment.
• Ability to work in an Agile environment and working closely with shared services organizations.
• Ability to manage complexity and ambiguity.
• Excellent ability to lead, influence, empower and encourage others in a collaborative environment, exceptional service orientation and strong negotiating skills.
• Strong problem solving, analytical and design skills are required.
• Solid written, presentation and verbal communication skills in both Japanese and English are required.

Salary

8 - 13 million yen

Location

Tokyo