• Strategic Alignment & Execution: Supporting the Head of Strategy & Planning in aligning R&D strategies with Sysmex Corporation and driving execution within the organization
  
• Market & Business Analysis: Investigating clinical and business environments in Europe to identify trends, opportunities, and risks for R&D and business development
  
• Project Management: Leading and coordinating strategic projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives, timelines, and deliverables
  
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Working with R&D, commercial, and regulatory teams to implement strategic initiatives effectively
  
• Stakeholder Engagement: Developing key partnerships and R&D opportunities by maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders including driving clinical research initiatives
  
• Performance Monitoring & Reporting: Tracking and evaluating the impact of strategic initiatives, providing insights and recommendations to senior management
  
• Process Improvement: Identifying and implementing best practices to enhance strategic planning and execution processes

• Master’s degree in science, healthcare, business, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in strategic planning, business development, or project management, preferably in the healthcare or diagnostics sector
• Experience in international and interdisciplinary project managemen
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a structured approach to strategic planning
• Business-oriented mindset with the ability to see the big picture and drive actionable insights
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills
• Ability to work autonomously while effectively managing a small team
• Strong knowledge of the European healthcare and diagnostics market is an advantage

• Experience in R&D strategy and planning specifically within the diagnostics or healthcare industry
• Knowledge of global healthcare regulations and experience working in regulated environments (e.g., FDA, ISO 13485)
• Proven success in business development or driving partnerships in an international context
• Familiarity with financial forecasting and budgeting for strategic initiatives
• Strong familiarity with market research and data analytics tools to evaluate industry trends
• Knowledge of business and technology in the immunology field
• Familiarity with technical and clinical data for effective communication with various stakeholders
• Multilingual skills especially including Japanese and international exposure to healthcare markets
• Proven ability to mentor and develop junior team members and build high-performing teams

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