Tokyo,15.0M ～ 20.0M

POSITION SUMMARY
This position leads the pharmacovigilance (PV) function in Japan, ensuring the effective delivery of PV consulting services to pharmaceutical companies. The role requires a balance of hands-on project delivery, team leadership, and business development responsibilities. The individual will build and develop a local PV team while collaborating closely with global colleagues to align with the overall practice strategy.

The role covers a broad scope of client engagements, from early development consulting to post-marketing PV strategies. It involves frequent client interaction, internal coordination, and participation in external networking and industry discussions.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Delivery
● Accountable for successful delivery of all PV consulting projects in Japan.
● Serve as a project leader or subject matter expert (SME) in PV where necessary.
● Provide guidance and problem-solving support to Japan-based consultants facing project challenges.
● Collaborate with the global team on staffing for Japan-based PV projects.

Business Development
● Identify and pursue new business opportunities based on client needs and market trends.
● Foster strong client relationships through regular communication and visits.
● Support proposal development and represent the Japan PV function at client meetings and industry events.

Team Development
● Collaborate with global and local leadership to define hiring needs and recruit local talent, including independent consultants.
● Lead onboarding, coaching, and performance management of PV team members in Japan.
● Serve as the go-to person and leader for the Japan PV team, ensuring team cohesion and alignment with company goals.

Thought Leadership
● Contribute to the strategic direction of the global PV practice, identifying opportunities for service expansion and innovation.
● Represent the company at industry forums, conferences, and networking events, sharing insights and thought leadership.

Tokyo,18.0M ～ 22.5M

Key Responsibilities:
-Direct activities with overall departmental responsibility of developing systems, planning, staffing, budgeting, managing expense priorities, recommending and implementing changes to methods through several direct reports that may include people managers

-Plan and direct strategic marketing activities including prioritizing and selecting appropriate projects with overall responsibility for meeting business objectives. Lead in identifying risk, developing complex mitigation strategies, best practices, alternative solutions, resolving issues, etc. in collaboration with cross functional and/or matrix teams for multiple complex concurrent major products, campaigns, launches, programs, and initiatives

-Direct line management responsibilities including a robust strategic talent development plan in alignment with functional growth strategies and responsibility for the desired culture of the department.

-Mitigate/eliminate risk, direct and communicate highly complex strategies which includes negotiations with internal and external parties for multiple complex concurrent major products, campaigns, launches, programs, and initiatives

-Develop key relationships with critical executive leaders including Japan leadership and global marketing leadership; develop and deliver executive level communication

Tokyo,12.0M ～ 18.0M

- Design and implement a cohesive learning and development strategy aligned with the company’s global business goals, talent priorities, and cultural values. Ensure scalability across regions and functions
- Lead initiatives to build leadership capabilities, succession planning, and high-potential talent programs. Partner with senior leaders to identify skill gaps and future workforce needs
- Establish KPIs and analytics frameworks to measure the effectiveness of learning programs. Use data to continuously improve offerings and demonstrate ROI to stakeholders