**Basic Purpose of the job** 1 Scouting for, evaluating, organizing and steering new external collaborations with academia, biotech and CROs 2 Lead/support discussions between partners and Boehringer Ingelheim aiming to successful collaboration management and outcome 3 Actively participate scientific discussions in global EH-RBB and beyond to shape the future discovery research pipeline 4 Strategically expand and maintain networks in life-science community in Japan and South Korea to achieve above objectives **Accountabilities** 【コラボレーション機会の探索と評価】 + Scout for, and evaluate external opportunities new science and technology relevant for high medical need indications within Boehringer Ingelheim’s partnering scope, covering academia, biotech or CROs. + Efficiently search and identify scientific hot spots and individual experts for potential collaborations. 【プロジェクトマネジャー】 + Responsible for important strategic collaborations as well as the overall research collaborations portfolio which includes the internal/external communication strategy and managing accountability for budgets and milestones/deliverables. + Negotiate, plan, monitor, steer,and document scientific and budgetary milestones with international partners as well as aligning the strategic fit and value of projects for Boehringer Ingelheim with internal stakeholders. + Present updates on current and planned partnerships and collaborations at internal decision-making committees. 【Scientific discussionとインプットによるパイプラインへの貢献】 + Actively participate, or lead scientific discussion on external opportunities in global EH&RBB and beyond to shape the future pipeline of Discovery Research of Boehringer Ingelheim. 【社外ネットワーキング、Visibility】 + Work out a strategy to connect the Japanese/Korean scientific environment to Boehringer Ingelheim’s research organization, increase Boehringer Ingelheim’s visibility and as a part of this activity. + In addition, be the liaison for the Innovation Unit in Japan. + Continuously reach external scientists and related stake holders, including academia-industry liaison offices, VCs/investors, governmental sectors etc. **Other regulatory and / or Organizational Requirements** + Knowledge and understanding on Research Ethics and Biosafety + Understanding of code of practice and related codes for pharmaceutical industories **Required Education** + Degree / Education：Doctoral Degree eg. PhD or MD　博士修了 + Major / Focus：Biology, Chemistry, Pharmacy, Biochemistry or Pharmacology **Required Capabilities (Skills, Experiences, Competencies)** + Several years of experience in drug discovery with proven track record of advancing drug discovery projects through preclinical phases. **Required Skills** + Profound knowledge, ability and experiences to evaluate new state-of-the-art scientific findings appropriately. + Profound knowledge and experiences in molecular biology and/or biochemistry + Experiences in non-clinical in vitro and in vivo research activities + Excellent communication skills with internal and external stakeholders **Language** + Read/Write/Speak Native/Fluent both Japanese and English. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to a person’s actual or perceived race, including natural hairstyles, hair texture and protective hairstyles; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; citizenship status, marital status; gender, gender identity or expression; sexual orientation, mental, physical or intellectual disability, veteran status; pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other class or characteristic protected by applicable law.