Japan Project Director
A global healthcare firm is seeking a Japan Project Director. The selected candidate will lead end-to-end strategic benchmarking projects for global and domestic pharmaceutical clients.
Responsibilities:
- Drive business development by maintaining existing accounts and securing new clients
- Act as the key client contact, conducting interviews, analysing data, and delivering strategic recommendations
- Manage and brief project-based field teams and participate in senior-level interviews
- Oversee data gathering through field observations of healthcare interactions
- Develop and validate hypotheses to guide bespoke client presentations
- Present data-driven recommendations that influence client strategy and performance
- Engage regularly with C-level executives in top pharmaceutical companies
- Leverage autonomy and flexibility to make high-impact contributions and grow into senior roles
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree or above in Business Studies, Life Sciences, or a relevant field
- Proven experience in pharma sales, marketing, business unit leadership, or client-facing consultancy roles
- Prior consultancy experience in the pharmaceutical industry is a plus
- Skilled in developing and managing executive-level relationships
- Proficient in analysing commercial performance and delivering strategic insight
- Ability and willingness to travel
- Possess a valid MBA or relevant certification is a plus
- Native level Japanese; business level English
About the Company:
A renowned consulting firm specialising in pharmaceutical and life sciences benchmarking solutions. Operating globally, the company partners with top pharma clients to accelerate commercial and strategic performance.
Keywords:
製薬業界, 戦略コンサルティング, プロジェクトマネジメント, 営業力強化, ビジネスデベロップメント, 医療業界分析, データ分析, クライアント対応, 求人, 外資系
Job Ref: F6ZDC2
About the job

Contract Type: Perm
Specialism: Healthcare
Focus: General Management
Industry: Health and Safety
Salary: ¥15,000,000 - ¥20,000,000 per annum
Workplace Type: On-site
Experience Level: Director
Language: Japanese - Native
Second Language: English - Business level
Location: Tokyo
FULL_TIMEJob Reference: F6ZDC2-4DC2F755
Date posted: 1 August 2025
Consultant: Olivia Li
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