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.
Thermo Fisher ScientificAt Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 120,000 extraordinary minds has a unique story to tell. Join us and contribute to our singular mission—enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. When you're part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll do important work. Surrounded by collaborative colleagues, you'll have the support and opportunities that only a global leader can give you. Our respected, growing organization has an exceptional strategy for the near term and beyond. Take your place on our strong team, and help us make significant contributions to the world. This role is the Digital Transformation Lead for Japan Digital & IT, partnering with business leaders to accelerate business growth and operational excellence through Digital, AI, automation and data-driven innovation. The primary focus is leading business transformation across Commercial, Customer Service, Field Service Engineering, Supply Chain and Shared Services rather than traditional ERP, infrastructure or application support. The role works closely with customers and frontline teams to identify opportunities and deliver measurable business outcomes. During the first 12 months, the successful candidate will also participate in a structured leadership development plan to prepare for the Director, Japan Digital & IT role, including exposure to governance, financial management, people leadership and regional collaboration.
- Bachelor's degree or above - 10+ years in Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Consulting, Commercial Excellence or Customer Experience - Strong business background; ERP/infrastructure expertise is not the primary requirement - Experience leading cross-functional transformation and influencing senior stakeholders - Life Sciences, Healthcare or related industry experience preferred - Business-level Japanese and English
- Experience leveraging Generative AI (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, AI agents) and modern digital technologies (e.g., analytics, automation, low-code/no-code platforms) to improve business processes and accelerate digital transformation - Experience driving the adoption of AI-enabled solutions through stakeholder engagement, change management, and user enablement
