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Japan Project Director

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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

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

Job Reference: F6ZDC2-4DC2F755

Date posted: 1 August 2025

Consultant: Olivia Li