Program Manager

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Job details

Company overview

Our client is a leading biotechnology provider dedicated to advancing scientific and medical research. Based in Tokyo, Japan, it plays a vital role in enhancing research across fields such as molecular medicine and forensic science.

Globally, our client operates in approximately 160 countries. The Japan branch is a key part of this network, offering cutting-edge products and services essential to life sciences labs worldwide. Its innovative instrument systems and comprehensive range of reagents support significant advancements in biotechnology.

Responsibilities

Main responsibilities:

• Serve as Core Team Lead and external point of contact for multiple projects.
• Proactively identify risks and mitigations: Develop plans to address, facilitate tradeoff decisions at the portfolio level, raise to key internal partners, remove obstacles, and seek resolution.
• Develop and control program timelines in conjunction with both internal functions and external clients.
• Conduct internal and external team meetings: Ensure decisions are made with data, supervise progress, identify & implement risk mitigations, and action items are completed to support successful program execution.
• Ensure compliance to company Product Commercialization Process (PCP) and Quality Management Systems (QMS) for developing regulated products.

Requirements

Minimum requirements:

• Experience with commercialization of product, preferably in diagnostics business
• Undergraduate Degree (BS in Molecular Biology, Genetics, or Engineering preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skill in both Japanese and English

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience with regulated medical devices development
• Experience with project management
• Proficiency with "Project Management software" to lead intricate program timelines and resources
• Led multiple product development programs with an external partner to completion
• Strong background in molecular biology preferably in NGS technology
• Exceptional leadership, time management, facilitation, and organizational skills
• Able to work under pressure and in uncertain environment
• Good interpersonal skills to work across functions
• Ability and willingness to travel

Salary

8 - 11 million yen

Location

Tokyo