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. The Japan Project Team Leader (PTL) is a senior cross-functional R&D leader accountable for actively shaping and executing global asset development strategies through robust integration of Japan insights. The PTL serves as country counterpart to CDTL and R&D’s empowered country-level leader, ensuring cross-functional Japan considerations are systematically embedded in global decision-making, governance milestones, and delivery plans, additionally to being accountable for project delivery. This role requires strategic leadership, enterprise mindset, advanced stakeholder influence, and a strong track record of execution to commensurate with the increasing complexity, scale of execution, and criticality of projects in the APAC region.
- At least 8 years in drug development including 3 years in leading cross-functional matrix teams within a global R&D organization - Thorough knowledge of global drug development and registration with deep understanding of pharmaceutical portfolio risk management - In depth know-how of Japan local practice, policy and regulation; and insight into what is required to be successful in the market also from commercial objectives - Strong track records in delivering as part of a cross-functional project team - Direct or matrixed people management experience preferred.
- A scientific background with an advanced degree in relevant disciplines (e.g., medical, pharm, regulatory, quantitative sciences, business etc.) - MD/PhD/PharmD/MBA strongly preferred.
