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Senior Manager, Business Development

Japan - Tokyo - AkasakaFull-time2026-10-26 → 2026-11-10

Core

Drive pipeline and portfolio enhancement, long-term growth, and value creation through business development strategies, transaction execution, and external partnerships for GSK's global and Japan portfolio.

Role type

Senior Manager, Business Development (Pharmaceuticals)

Builds

Strategic partnerships, licensing transactions, and portfolio growth initiatives

Domain

Pharmaceutical industry, specifically oncology, respiratory, immunology, infectious diseases, and vaccines

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

Business development strategy, deal structuring, due diligence, financial analysis, market analysis, stakeholder management, Japanese healthcare landscape knowledge

Preferred skills

Therapeutic area expertise (oncology, respiratory, immunology, vaccines), network in pharma/biotech/academia

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Develop and execute business development strategies aligned with global and Japan portfolio goals; Identify and evaluate in-licensing, out-licensing, and partnership opportunities; Lead due diligence and assess commercial potential and risks; Drive deal structuring, contract negotiations, and internal approval processes; Build and maintain strategic relationships with external stakeholders including pharma companies, biotechs, and academic institutions

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities