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.
PfizerThe Commercial Lead is accountable for the development and execution of the commercial strategy for a designated Specialty Care therapeutic area (TA) portfolio in Japan. This role leads an integrated therapeutic area commercial organization combining Brand Marketing, Health Solution Partners (HSPs), and other commercial capabilities to maximize portfolio value, build scientific leadership, and deliver sustainable business growth while creating meaningful value for patients, healthcare professionals, and society. The Commercial Lead serves as a core member of the Specialty Care Japan Leadership Team (LT) and is responsible not only for business performance within the assigned therapeutic area, but also for contributing to the overall strategy, culture, organizational effectiveness, talent development, and long-term success of the Specialty Care organization.
- Significant pharmaceutical industry experience with at least 5+ years of commercial leadership and brand marketing experience. - Proven track record of leading high-performing teams and delivering sustainable business results. - Experience in launching and growing specialty products is highly preferred. - Experience working in global and cross-functional environments. - Previous leadership responsibility for marketing, sales, HSP, or customer-facing organizations is preferred. - Experience in omnichannel marketing and customer engagement transformation is preferred.
- Japanese: Native-level or professional-level communication skills are required, including the ability to independently conduct scientific and business discussions with physicians, KOLs, and other external healthcare stakeholders. - English: Strong business-level proficiency is required, including the ability to actively participate in and lead business discussions with global, regional / ICO, and cross-functional stakeholders. - Speaking and listening: Ability to represent Japan in regional and global forums, advocate for local business needs, and influence stakeholders through clear, structured communication. - Reading and writing: Strong written communication skills in both Japanese and English are required, including the ability to understand complex business, scientific, policy, and compliance-related materials and translate insights into actionable strategies. - TOEIC score of 800 or above is preferred as a reference point; however, practical ability to use English effectively in real business settings is prioritized over standardized test scores alone.
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.
