Jobs in Japan
Explore hand-picked jobs in Japan for English speakers across tech, education, marketing, and more.
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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.
Johnson & JohnsonAt Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at jnj.com. As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit. Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow. Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine. This role supports Japan and North Asia market / cluster activities, with a primary focus on strengthening connectivity with HK, TW, and KR markets, gathering business insights, identifying improvement opportunities, and supporting APAC Trade Operations Pillar activities. The Japan & North Asia Market Integration Specialist will provide operational, analytical, documentation, coordination, and process improvement support under the direction of the Japan & North Asia Integration Lead. The role is designed to strengthen sustainable support for Japan and North Asia markets while also contributing to key APAC Trade Operations initiatives, including governance model development, actions arising from the Global Trade Risk Assessment, and upcoming Global Trade Standard / compliance-related requirements.
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, International Trade, or a related discipline is preferred. - Approximately 3–5 years of relevant experience in Supply Chain, Deliver Operations, Logistics, Trade Operations, or related business operations is preferred. - The role requires the ability to communicate effectively with local and regional stakeholders, ask effective questions, and summarize findings, risks, and recommendations in a structured manner. - Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills are important, with the ability to build effective working relationships across markets and functions. - Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are also required, especially in documentation, action tracking, follow-up management, and preparation of business materials. - The candidate should be able to work proactively with limited guidance, while escalating issues and seeking alignment appropriately when needed. - The role requires comfort working in a multicultural and cross-market environment, including Japan and North Asia markets. - Business-level English is required. In addition, proficiency in either Japanese or Korean is required, depending on the location of the position. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Teams, is expected.
- Additional training or exposure to trade compliance, customs, import/export operations, or regulated industry operations is a plus. - Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders in a regional, cluster, or matrixed environment is preferred.
- Limited travel may be required depending on business needs, market engagement, and regional meetings.
