Director, Search & Evaluation, Business Development JAPAC

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Job details

Company overview

We are an international biopharmaceutical group focused on the discovery and early development of new drug candidates. Our group is dedicated to building a broad pipeline across multiple disease areas, including neurological disorders, immune diseases, gastrointestinal diseases, and inflammatory conditions. We are committed to providing high-quality pharmaceuticals that contribute to disease treatment and health maintenance. Our research and development division is actively engaged in developing new drugs, contributing to the advancement of medicine. We adhere to strict regulatory and quality control standards to ensure the safety and efficacy of our products. Additionally, we prioritize providing accurate information and support to healthcare professionals and patients.

Responsibilities

35年前に東京で設立された同社。
日本から世界にイノベーションを届け、日本発の国際的なリーディングバイオ企業となることをビジョンとしています。
そんな同社にてSearch & Evaluation, Business Development JAPACの【Director】としてご活躍いただけませんか？

━━━ポジションについて━━━
日本およびAPAC全体でのパートナーシップおよびライセンス機会の戦略的な探索と評価を通じて、同社の成長を促進する重要なポジションです。
CEOおよびCFOに直接報告するだけでなく、他の関係者とも連絡を取ります。

━━━Key Responsibilities━━━

• Search & Evaluation Leadership:
  • Lead the end-to-end evaluation of potential assets—including scientific, commercial, and valuation model analysis—to inform CEO-level decisions.
• Business Development:
  • Manage in-/out-licensing and partnership opportunities, coordinating cross-functional due diligence with R&D, Finance, Legal, and other teams.
• Market & Strategic Analysis:
  • Monitor market trends and competitive landscapes to identify high-value opportunities aligned with Nxera’s strategic priorities.
• Stakeholder & Partner Engagement:
  • Serve as the main interface for external partners and internal stakeholders, ensuring transparent communication and efficient project progression.

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• 優れたプレゼンテーションスキルをお持ちの方
• 優れたコミュニケーション能力をお持ちの方

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Requirements

■Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Life Sciences, or Economics
• Native-level English fluency and professional Japanese proficiency
• Proven experience in business development or search & evaluation within pharma/biotech
• Advanced financial and valuation modeling expertise to assess commercial potential

■Preferred:

• Experience in M&A, corporate strategy, or consulting
• Established network within the Japan/APAC pharma ecosystem
• Understanding of drug development and regulatory processes

Salary

10 - 15.6 million yen

Location

Tokyo