Senior Director of Healthcare Sector

Publication date 2025/10/20

Work Location , Expected Annual Income :

Tokyo,17.0M ～ 24.0M

About the Company :

Global American PR and Communications Consulting Firm

Responsibilities :

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
?Take full accountability on Japan Health team’s business growth, project deliveries, P&L management and talent development.

?Lead Japan Health Strategy phase II development and implementation.

?Serve as the key point of contact with members of our global network to drive our firm’s health portfolio and drive the expansion of global clients into the Japan market.

?Forge strong and productive client relationships.

?Further strengthen and grow a strong Japan health team with continuous efforts on talent development and attraction.

?Manage workloads effectively across multiple projects and ensure all work is completed on time, on budget and with the highest quality.

?Provide strategic counsel and insight to shape clients’ communications program.

?Play a lead role in new business development related to the health sector, including networking and prospecting, playing an “owner” role on key new business proposals and providing counsel and oversight to ensure organic growth on current projects.

?Acting as a healthcare thought leader and position Edelman as the leading partner in the industry through networking, speaking engagements and marketing events.



KEY SKILLS & EXPERIENCES
?Good healthcare industry knowledge and experience in building influential networks.

?Sensitive to the communication restrictions and compliance requirements in healthcare industry, especially in pharmaceutical companies.

?Proven track-records to lead a medium to big team successfully.

?Familiar with MNC clients and can adapt matrices organization with high levels of communication - both presentation, verbal, and written skills in both Japanese and English

?Commercially aware and business savvy, including experience formulating and managing budgets.

?Impressive emotional intelligence and interpersonal expertise

?Strong marketing mastery and executive presence with a wide range of stakeholders, including senior executives.

?Outstanding organization with an ability to manage multiple projects and portfolios.

Benefits :

Employment Type: Full Time Employee
Office Location: Tokyo
Working Style: Hybrid Model
Budget: Up to 24mil annual total.
Interview Steps: 3 with global interviews
Working Language: English and Japanese
Welfare and Insurance: Covered

Required Experience / Abilities / Skills :

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
?Bachelor’s Degree or higher.

?Over 15 years of experience with Pharmaceutical or Medical Device.

?Excellent verbal and written skills in Japanese and English.

?Proven track record of successful campaigns and programs. Network of high-value contacts in the industry.

?Experience with people management.

Contact Information :

JAC International, Healthcare Team
Dunstan Matthews
Email: d-matthews@jac-international.jp

If you are interested, email us for an inquiry!

JOB ID : IJB2010309