Pfizer

[Pfizer] Senior Manager, Business Development

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Tokyo, JPN

In-Office

Senior level

Artificial Intelligence • Healthtech • Machine Learning • Natural Language Processing • Biotech • Pharmaceutical

We’re in relentless pursuit of breakthroughs that change patients’ lives.

The Role

Lead identification, evaluation, negotiation, and closing of partnerships, licenses, acquisitions, and divestitures. Manage end-to-end deal processes, cross-functional diligence, contracting, and post-deal alliance management while shaping Pfizer Japan's BD strategy.

Summary Generated by Built In

Use Your Power for Purpose
At Pfizer, we believe that every role contributes to our mission of improving patients' lives. Our business development and strategic planning serve as our corporate representative in crucial negotiations, enabling us to deliver breakthroughs that transform patients' lives. We seek dedicated colleagues who can tackle challenges head-on and devise innovative solutions to fulfill our mission. Your role is vital in navigating important discussions that impact our ability to achieve significant advancements in healthcare.
What You Will Achieve
In this role, you will:

Independently identify, evaluate, and drive new business opportunities including partnerships, licensing (in/out), acquisitions, and divestitures.
Lead end-to-end deal processes including evaluation, valuation, negotiation, due diligence, contracting, and post-deal alliance management.
Partner closely with cross-functional teams to assess strategic fit, feasibility, and business rationale.
Monitor industry trends, competitive activity, and market dynamics to inform BD strategy and opportunity creation.
Manage multiple BD projects concurrently with high autonomy in a fast-paced, lean organizational setting.
Represent Pfizer as a credible counterpart in external partner discussions and negotiations.

Support the BD Lead in shaping and executing Pfizer Japan's BD strategy and long-term growth initiatives.

Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)

Bachelor's degree in business, life sciences, or a related field.
Minimum 5 years of experience in business development in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry.
Proven track record of independently leading BD deals through successful closure.
Strong analytical, communication, and negotiation skills.
Experience working cross-functionally.
Deep understanding of the Japanese pharmaceutical industry and regulatory environment.
Solid understanding of deal structures, contracts, and negotiations.
Fluency in both Japanese and English.
High sense of confidentiality and ethics.

Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements)

MBA or advanced degree.
Experience working in a global matrix organization.
Experience in alliance management or post-deal integration.
Strong project management and problem-solving capabilities.
Flexibility, adaptability, and ability to manage ambiguity.

Proven ability to engage directly and effectively with senior stakeholders, both internally and externally.

Pfizer is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction in which it operates.
To learn more about acceptable and prohibited uses of AI during the recruitment process, please review our candidate AI-use guidelines available on Pfizer Careers .
Bus Dev & Strategic Planning

Skills Required

Bachelor's degree in business, life sciences, or related field
Minimum 5 years experience in business development in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry
Proven track record of independently leading BD deals through successful closure
Strong analytical, communication, and negotiation skills
Experience working cross-functionally
Deep understanding of the Japanese pharmaceutical industry and regulatory environment
Solid understanding of deal structures, contracts, and negotiations
Fluency in both Japanese and English
High sense of confidentiality and ethics
MBA or advanced degree
Experience working in a global matrix organization
Experience in alliance management or post-deal integration
Strong project management and problem-solving capabilities
Flexibility, adaptability, and ability to manage ambiguity
Proven ability to engage directly and effectively with senior stakeholders

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The Company

HQ: New York, NY

121,990 Employees

Year Founded: 1848

What We Do

Our purpose ensures that patients remain at the center of all we do. We live our purpose by sourcing the best science in the world; partnering with others in the healthcare system to improve access to our medicines; using digital technologies to enhance our drug discovery and development, as well as patient outcomes; and leading the conversation to advocate for pro-innovation/pro-patient policies.

Why Work With Us

We are the inventors, the problem solvers, the big thinkers — those who surmount any hurdle to deliver breakthrough medicines to the people who are counting on them the most.