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Human Pharma Business Strategist | non-line manager or manager | Strategy & Analytics Dept

Boehringer Ingelheim

Boehringer Ingelheim

Data Science
Posted on Sep 9, 2025
Role Purpose:

  • Drive strategic decision making across Nippon Boehringer Ingelheim, such as trade-offs / investment decisions between the evolving Therapeutic Areas or non-Therapeutic Area topics, and support Human Pharma Leadership Team and/or Head of Human Pharma Business Unit by providing a holistic view of the business. Human Pharma Strategist is the main driver of strategic decisions and integrator of complex cross-functional, cross-TA decision making factors.
    • The role is crucial in influencing the degree of success of Human Pharma business in Japan, both in the short and long-term



    • Outputs of this role will allow Head of Human Pharma Business Unit and Human Pharma Leadership Team members to become aligned on mid- to long-term Human Pharma strategy and to make subjective data-driven decision when required to make cross-Therapeutic Areas/divisions prioritization or key Human Pharma business decisions

Key Job Accountabilities:

  • Identify, assess, and report business opportunities/risks and contribute to the timely delivery of insights and proposals for Head of Human Pharma Business Unit and/or Human Pharma Leadership Team members decision making related to cross-Therapeutic Areas/divisions business or high priority business items.
    • Analyzing, identifying and assessing both internal and external factors that has the most impact to the Human Pharma business
    • Developing and proposing potential plans to maximize Human Pharma business
    • Accurate understanding of the cross-Therapeutic Areas/divisions business question/challenges
    • Lead or contribute as active working team member various projects to drive cross-functional / cross-Therapeutic Areas agendas based on Human Pharma business strategy plans. (e.g., Developing cross functional effort guidance, cross functional effort setting…)



  • Closely monitor internal/external changes / trends and provide timely and accurate information on business pertinent risks or significant changes for Human Pharma business.
    • Providing timely and quality information and contribute to minimize negative impact/maximize positive impact for Human Pharma business through Human Pharma Leadership Team discussion and decisions
    • Providing insights and proposals from Human Pharma Strategy perspective
    • Deliver valuable output for optimal Human Pharma business model in accordance with Human Pharma Strategy

Key Contacts:

The role requires pro-active cross-functional working while maintaining a neutral position when prioritizing cross-Therapeutic Areas/divisions initiatives or proposing decisions on high priority business challenges:

  • Report to Head of Strategy & Analytics department
  • Internal interfaces:
    • Head of Human Pharma Business Unit, Human Pharma Leadership Team
    • Marketing, Sales, Medicine etc. (both at function head and operational levels)Internal interfaces:
    • Regional Business Management

Qualifications:

The role requires a visionary individual with broad experience/understanding from the drug development and commercialization who can process various internal and external information and accurately assess the impact on Human Pharma business both short and long-term to make the best proposals under the rapidly changing industry landscape.

Must-have:

  • Experienced professional (+10 years), aspiring for working in healthcare industries with solid work experience in:
    • Management consulting firms



  • Strong business acumen with strong learning agility
    • Knowledge and/or experience with strategic frameworks, execution and operation
    • Strong analytical skills in both quantitative and qualitative
    • High level of project management and stakeholder management skills to drive initiatives under challenging/conflicting situations
    • Problem solving skills with a mindset of involving stakeholders and moving forward together
    • Logical and critical thinker that can consolidate various information to draw informed conclusions
    • Strong communicator who can effectively adapt the communication style and content considering the stakeholders’ perspective, while staying unbiased and neutral
    • Open-minded, collaborative, and self-motivated personality



  • Excellent oral and written communications skills both in English and in Japanese
    • Japanese: Native-Fluent
    • English: Fluent
    • Advanced MS Office tool skill (PPT, Excel, Word, Teams, One note etc.,)
    • Bachelor’s degree (MBA is preferable)


    Recruiter:Inoue

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    With us, you can develop your own path in a company with a culture that knows our differences are our strengths \u2013 and break new ground in the drive to make millions of lives better.

    Here, your development is our priority. Supporting you to build a career as part of a workplace that is independent, authentic and bold, while tackling challenging work in a respectful and friendly environment where everyone is valued and welcomed.

    Alongside, you have access to programs and groups that ensure your health and wellbeing are looked after \u2013 as we make major investments to drive global accessibility to healthcare. By being part of a team that is constantly innovating, you'll be helping to transform lives for generations.

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