Identify and prioritize strategic questions relevant to Ajinomoto’s growth agenda, particularly in healthcare and ICT-related domains
Independently scope, design, and execute market, competitive, customer, ecosystem, and technology intelligence efforts
Conduct primary and secondary research using expert interviews, literature review, databases, public sources, and external networks
Monitor emerging market trends, disruptive technologies, and competitive developments to identify opportunities and risks
Translate incomplete or complex information into clear hypotheses, scenarios, and strategic implications
Personally lead rigorous analytical workstreams from problem definition through synthesis and recommendation.
Convert intelligence outputs into strategic recommendations regarding where to play, how to win, partnerships, investments, and capability priorities.
Prepare executive-ready presentations, memos, and decision materials for leadership audiences
Lead analyses supporting portfolio prioritization, investment planning, and resource allocation discussions across growth initiatives.
Partner directly with business leaders, technical teams, and senior stakeholders to refine problem statements and align around decision needs.

Bachelor’s degree required in a scientific, engineering, or technical discipline, such as biology, chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, biomedical engineering, materials science, or a related field.
Master’s degree or PhD preferred, particularly where it supports strong scientific literacy and comfort engaging with complex technical topics.
Five or more years of relevant experience, ideally including some combination of:
Strategy consulting or similarly rigorous analytical problem-solving experience
Corporate strategy, innovation, market insight, business development, or growth roles within a science
or technology-driven organization.
Demonstrated experience leading analytical workstreams involving market assessment, competitive analysis, research synthesis, and strategic recommendation development.
Proven ability to communicate complex technical or market topics clearly to business and senior leadership audiences.
Experience operating effectively in fast-paced, ambiguous, and evolving environments.

Growth Strategy & Intelligence Manager

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