Description
We are looking for a Strategic Partnerships Manager who is passionate about the potential for real-world evidence (RWE) to help us accomplish our mission to improve and extend lives by learning from the experience of every person with cancer. Are you ready to be the next changemaker in cancer care?
Flatiron Health is a healthtech company using data for good to power smarter care for every person with cancer, around the world. Flatiron partners with cancer centers in the US, Europe and Asia to transform patients’ real-life experiences into real-world evidence and create a more modern, connected oncology ecosystem. Our multidisciplinary teams include oncologists, data scientists, software engineers, epidemiologists, product experts and more. Flatiron Health is an independent affiliate of the Roche Group.
What You'll Do
Flatiron Health K.K. is hiring a Strategic Partnerships Manager to support and accelerate our business in Japan through strategic partnerships. You will help build external partnerships with a wide range of partners, including cancer hospitals, government authorities, and cooperating agencies across the Japanese medical system.
In this role, you will collaborate closely with the Japan Country Lead / Head of Strategic Partnerships, Strategic Partnerships and Scientific Engagement team members, and various multi-disciplinary cross-functional stakeholders (e.g., legal, product, clinical, engineering) to:
- Scale oncology data partnership opportunities with cancer hospitals and government agencies in Japan
- Drive relevant ethical review and contractual processes
- Propose approaches to maintain and evolve our relationships with the site partners
- Ensure alignment and successful execution of partnership projects
- Conduct ongoing market intelligence to inform Flatiron’s strategy and identify new opportunities in the Japanese oncology ecosystem
- Continuously gather feedback from partners and internal teams to optimize processes
- Manage budgets or resources related to partnership activities as needed
Who You Are
We are looking for outstanding interpersonal and analytical skills, strategic thinking, enthusiasm for entrepreneurship, and a passion for tackling the most difficult and complex problems in healthcare in a fast-paced, start-up environment. You're a kind, passionate and collaborative problem-solver who values the opportunity to think beyond the way things are.
- You have 7-10 years experience developing external and internal relationships in healthcare in Japan or a consulting background in the healthcare industry, ideally in pharmaceutical industries or healthcare / healthtech companies with experience engaging KOLs
- You have knowledge of the Japanese healthcare system, including hospitals, private industry players, government ministries, and relevant laws and regulations
- You have strong project management skills with demonstrated success in completing highly complex, cross-functional projects in pharmaceutical or other relevant industries.
- You have bilingual written and spoken proficiency in Japanese and English, and are able to engage in external and internal discussions in formal settings.
- You are a strong, analytical problem solver, able to break down ambiguous problems to identify strategic business decisions and their implications.
- You are able to proactively propose solutions to conduct effective market research for Flatiron’s strategy development and reinforcement.
- You are comfortable with ambiguity and willing to keep learning.
- You are a team collaborator and willing to work with members of the various functions.
- You have the ability to work effectively and collaboratively within Japanese and Western business cultures.
- You are excited about working in a passionate, fast-paced, technology-driven culture.
- You have an 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.
- You are able to travel within Japan for meetings with partners and stakeholders.
Extra Credit
- You have 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.
- You have a 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.
- You have experience in business development related to products or solutions for healthcare providers or pharmaceutical companies at a healthcare or health-tech company.
- You have a medical, research, or science background.
- You have experience working in a start-up environment with product and engineering teams.
Who We Are
Our people are at the center of everything we do. We strive to foster a culture where our teammates feel equipped and empowered to make meaningful contributions with confidence, compassion, and clarity. Visit the Life at Flatiron page to learn more.
Statutory Benefits
- Employment Term: Indefinite
- Probationary Period: 6 months
- Work Location: Tokyo, Japan
- Work Hours: The normal work hours are 9:00 - 18:00. This role is eligible for the flex-time system.
- Holidays: Saturday, Sunday and public holidays
- Social Insurance: Health, Pension, Employment and Workers' Accident
- Smoking: No smoking allowed in the office, smoking area is in the building
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