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エグゼクティブアシスタント/ Executive Assistant

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A global healthcare company is looking for an Executive Assistant. The selected candidate will manage complex executive operations, stakeholder coordination, strategic initiatives, and administrative activities across global teams. This is a hybrid role.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage executive schedules, priorities, and business commitments
  • Coordinate travel, meetings, events, and related arrangements
  • Prepare executive documents, presentations, reports, and communications
  • Facilitate communication and coordination across global functions and stakeholders
  • Support senior leadership meetings and ensure effective follow-up on key actions
  • Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders
  • Coordinate activities across leadership teams and functional groups
  • Monitor priorities, timelines, deliverables, and business initiatives
  • Anticipate executive needs and proactively address potential issues
  • Support strategic initiatives, special projects, and business development activities
  • Assist with budgeting, reporting, and administrative operations
  • Provide administrative support to senior leaders and their direct reports
  • Manage confidential information and related business documentation

Requirements:

  • More than 7 years of experience supporting Executive Officers, C-suite executives, Senior Vice Presidents, or equivalent senior leadership
  • Experience as an Executive Assistant within a multinational or global organisation
  • Proficient in MS Office Suite
  • Native level Japanese; proficient in English (CEFR C1+)

Preferred requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or above in a scientific, technical, life sciences, or related domain
  • Experience in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, healthcare, life sciences, or innovation-driven industries
  • Prior experience supporting leaders responsible for global functions or international operations
  • Knowledge of pharmaceutical business development, licensing, partnerships, M&A, or R&D organisations

About the Company:

A global healthcare company focused on developing innovative pharmaceutical products and health solutions to address diverse medical needs. Its operations span multiple therapeutic areas, with a strong emphasis on research and scientific advancement to improve patient health and quality of life.

Keywords:

アシスタント, サポート, 事務,オペレーション, 秘書, 求人, 外資系

Job Ref: UOS2AX

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Secretarial & Business Support

Focus: Personal Assistant

Industry: Pharmaceuticals

Salary: ¥8,000,000 - ¥12,000,000 per annum

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Associate

Language: Japanese - Native

Second Language: English - Business level

Location: Tokyo

Job Reference: UOS2AX-135B7993

Date posted: 9 September 2026

Consultant: Miku Takahashi