Strategic Partnerships Manager
On-siteTokyo, Tokyo, Japan
Job Summary
Build external partnerships with cancer hospitals, government authorities, and cooperating agencies across the Japanese medical system. Collaborate with the Japan Country Lead, Strategic Partnerships team, and cross-functional stakeholders to scale oncology data partnership opportunities and drive ethical review and contractual processes. Propose approaches to maintain and evolve relationships with site partners, ensure successful execution of partnership projects, and conduct ongoing market intelligence to inform Flatiron's strategy. Continuously gather feedback from partners and internal teams to optimize processes and manage budgets or resources related to partnership activities as needed.
Required Qualifications
- 7-10 years experience developing external and internal relationships in healthcare in Japan or a consulting background in the healthcare industry
- knowledge of the Japanese healthcare system, including hospitals, private industry players, government ministries, and relevant laws and regulations
- strong project management skills with demonstrated success in completing highly complex, cross-functional projects in pharmaceutical or other relevant industries
- bilingual written and spoken proficiency in Japanese and English, and are able to engage in external and internal discussions in formal settings
- ability to work effectively and collaboratively within Japanese and Western business cultures
- entrepreneurial spirit / 'go-getter' mentality - you're able to be flexible in your role and priorities as needed to advance Flatiron's mission and grow our business
- ability to travel within Japan for meetings with partners and stakeholders
Desired Qualifications
- ideally in pharmaceutical industries or healthcare / healthtech companies with experience engaging KOLs
- specific domain expertise in an area relevant to Flatiron's products or operations: RWD, RWE, cancer hospitals, oncology, observational research, health regulatory authority interaction, outcomes research, clinical research or related data/ research products
- legal background, or a deep understanding of Japan's Act on the Protection of Personal Information (APPI) and the Ethical Guidelines for Medical and Health Research Involving Human Subjects
- experience in business development related to products or solutions for healthcare providers or pharmaceutical companies at a healthcare or health-tech company
- medical, research, or science background
- experience working in a start-up environment with product and engineering teams
Hiring someone like this?
Get your role in front of qualified candidates on Sorce.