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【AstraZeneca】【R&D】AI & Transformation Lead, Project & Portfolio Management Division, R&D

Location Osaka, Ōsaka, Japan Job ID R-235766 Date posted 18/09/2025

English follows Japanese

Job Description

AstraZeneca Japan R&DのAI・デジタル変革推進リーダーとして、組織の戦略的変革を主導

As the AI and Digital Transformation Lead for AstraZeneca Japan R&D, lead the organization’s strategic transformation.


Key Responsibilities

  • AIおよびデジタル変革ロードマップ策定・実行、AI ソリューション開発・導入(プロコード/ロー・ノーコード)、ビジネス分析による業務改善やROI評価
  • 社内外との連携:グローバル・ローカルの関係部署との連携、外部パートナー/ベンダーとの協働
  • チェンジリーダーシップ:メンター・トレーニング、デジタル文化醸成、プロジェクトリーダーとしての推進
  • 責任範囲:戦略企画提案、PPM(プロジェクト&ポートフォリオ管理)における改革、成果報告、リーダー層への提言
  • Formulation and execution of AI and digital transformation roadmaps. Development and implementation of AI solutions (pro-code/low- and no-code). Business analysis for process improvement and ROI evaluation.
  • Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders: Partnerships with global and local departments, and cooperation with external partners and vendors.
  • Change leadership: Mentoring and training, fostering a digital culture, and promoting initiatives as a project leader.
  • Scope of responsibilities: Proposing strategic plans, driving reforms in project and portfolio management (PPM), reporting results, and making recommendations to senior leadership.

Requirements

経験 Experience

<必須 Mandatory>

  • 企業または組織のデジタル変革・AI導入プロジェクトでのリード/推進経験(目安5年以上)
  • ビジネス分析や業務改善・アウトカム測定の経験
  • 戦略企画・立案およびプロジェクト実行で成果を出した経験
  • 複数部門やステークホルダーとの協働経験
  • AIソリューション実装経験(プロコード:Python、R、Java等/ロー・ノーコード:Copilot Studio、Power Platform等)
  • Experience leading or driving digital transformation and AI adoption projects within companies or organizations (around 5+ years).
  • Proven experience in business analysis, process improvement, and outcome measurement.
  • Demonstrated success in strategic planning, proposal development, and project execution.
  • Collaborative experience working with multiple departments and stakeholders.
  • Experience implementing AI solutions (pro-code: Python, R, Java, etc.; low/no-code: Copilot Studio, Power Platform, etc.)

<歓迎 Nice to have>

  • 製薬・ライフサイエンス・先端技術領域におけるR&D関連の実務経験
  • グローバルプロジェクト/多国籍チームとの連携経験
  • 外部ベンダーやAI技術パートナーとの協働経験
  • Hands-on R&D experience in the pharmaceutical, life sciences, or advanced technology sectors.
  • Experience collaborating on global projects and working with multinational teams.
  • Proven track record of cooperation with external vendors and AI technology partners.

資格 License

<必須 Mandatory>

  • 情報科学・工学・データサイエンス・経営学・情報システム等の学士号以上
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Business Administration, Information Systems, or related discipline.

<歓迎 Nice to have>

  • AI・データサイエンス・プロジェクトマネジメント関連資格(例:PM資格、AI関連認定等)
  • Qualifications related to AI, data science, and project management (e.g., project management certifications, AI-related certifications, etc.)

能力 Skill-set

<必須 Mandatory>

  • 業務課題抽出力とビジネス分析力
  • 戦略的思考と変革推進力
  • 高度なコミュニケーション能力(経営層、部門横断的な提案・調整)
  • AIガバナンス・コンプライアンスに関する実務知識
  • Ability to identify business challenges and perform business analysis
  • Strategic thinking and transformational leadership
  • Advanced communication skills (across executive management and cross-functional proposals/coordination)
  • Practical knowledge of AI governance and compliance

<歓迎 Nice to have>

  • 外部ベンダーやテクニカルパートナーとの調整・管理能力
  • メンター、トレーナーとしてのチーム育成・文化醸成経験
  • 多様性・インクルージョン推進の取り組み経験
  • Ability to coordinate and manage external vendors and technical partners
  • Experience in mentoring, training, and fostering team culture
  • Experience promoting diversity and inclusion initiatives

語学 Languages

<必須 Mandatory>

日本語:レベル不問

英語:ビジネスレベル(社内外ステークホルダー、グローバルコミュニケーションに対応)

Japanese:Any

English:Fluent (able to communicate with internal external stakeholders globally)

<歓迎 Nice to have>

日本語:ビジネスレベル(日本R&Dチームとの円滑なやり取り)

Japanese : Fluent (Smooth communication with the Japan R&D team)

Location:Osaka or Tokyo

Career Level:F

Date Posted

19-9月-2025

Closing Date

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity.  We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills.  We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.  We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics.  We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.

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