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Explore hand-picked jobs in Japan for English speakers across tech, education, marketing, and more.
Vetted companies only. Apply from overseas.
PfizerThe Senior Manager, Policy plays a pivotal role in advancing Pfizer’s policy strategy and initiatives in Japan, aligning with the company’s purpose of delivering breakthroughs that change patients' lives and its business priorities in Japan. This strategic, externally oriented position requires strong commercial acumen and broad stakeholder engagement, serving as a key liaison between Pfizer and external stakeholders, including policymakers, industry associations, and other thought leaders, to drive impactful policy programs. As part of the International Policy and Communications (IPC), the role collaborates closely with the other IPC functions, Communications and Community Engagement, as well as with other internal partners and external stakeholders, both in Japan and globally, to enhance policy impact and operational efficiency.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant professional experience. - Professional-level fluency in Japanese and English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills in both languages. The role requires the ability to engage external stakeholders in Japanese and work effectively with global colleagues in English. - Highly motivated, able to work collaboratively and creatively to solve problems. - Strong self-management skills; able to work autonomously and proactively. - Typically, 8 or more years of relevant experience. - In-depth understanding of the policymaking process, including legislative procedures and regulatory frameworks. - Strong grasp of the interplay between government, politics, and business, enabling effective navigation of complex stakeholder dynamics. - Demonstrated ability to build and maintain trusted relationships with government officials, policymakers, industry representatives, and other influential stakeholders. An established relevant network is highly desirable. - Ability to coordinate and negotiate with a wide range of stakeholders on important, high-impact issues.
- Good understanding of Japan’s healthcare policy environment, including the National Health Insurance system, drug pricing and reimbursement, health technology assessment, medicines regulation, and market access policy. - Established trust with key stakeholders. - Effective collaboration skills with third-party organizations such as patient groups and non-governmental organizations. - Strong project management skills, including planning and prioritization for cross-departmental initiatives.
Pfizer offers competitive compensation and benefits programs designed to meet the diverse needs of our colleagues. Our Pay for Performance Philosophy and Practices reward colleagues based on the contributions they make to our business. Our Competitive Benefits Programs help our colleagues by: - Promoting Health and Wellness to help colleagues maintain and improve their physical and mental wellbeing. Pfizer offerings include health and disability insurance, preventative health programs, medical screenings, free or reduced-cost vaccinations, discounts on Pfizer products, mental health support, nutrition and fitness counseling and more. - Strengthening Colleagues’ Financial Security by providing company contributions to retirement plans, life insurance and financial planning education to help colleagues achieve their financial goals. - Providing Benefits and Time off for the Moments that Matter to ensure Pfizer colleagues have the time away from the office to recharge, recover and return to work as the best version of themselves. Vacation, Holiday time and Sick time are just the beginning, with a 12 week parental leave policy for both parents of a new born, 10 day of caregiver leave for those times when your family needs you whether it’s a child, spouse or parent, bereavement leave, and additional country-specific programs. - And so much more, depending on your country and site, Pfizer offers childcare facilities or discount programs, on-site health and/or fitness centers, movement and mindfulness solutions, “Log in for your Day” work flexibility and so much more.
