We are seeking a Commercial Strategy & Transformation Project Manager to support high-impact strategic initiatives across Japan. This role combines project management, business transformation, and commercial strategy, partnering with cross-functional teams to drive operational improvements, launch new initiatives, and deliver successful transformation programs.
This position offers flexibility depending on experience:
- Junior candidates with strong project coordination or PMO experience are encouraged to apply, even without prior healthcare or pharmaceutical experience.
- Senior candidates are expected to have project management experience within the pharmaceutical industry, particularly supporting commercial or medical functions.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate strategic business transformation projects from planning through execution.
- Support commercial strategy initiatives that improve operational effectiveness and business performance.
- Develop project plans, monitor timelines, risks, budgets, and key deliverables.
- Build business cases and support the development of new services and strategic initiatives.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including commercial, medical, operations, finance, and business development.
- Conduct market and business analysis to support strategic decision-making.
- Manage internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
- Present project updates and recommendations to senior leadership.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.
Requirements
Required
- Bachelor's degree or above.
- Business-level English and Japanese.
- Experience in project management, PMO, consulting, business transformation, or cross-functional project coordination.
- Strong organizational, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
For Junior Candidates
- PMO or project coordination experience in a business environment or consulting function.
- Healthcare or pharmaceutical experience is not required.
For Senior Candidates
- Experience leading strategic projects within the pharmaceutical industry.
- Background supporting commercial, medical affairs, commercial excellence, business transformation, or consulting functions is highly preferred.
Preferred
- Experience working in consulting or professional services.
- Knowledge of project management methodologies.
- Experience supporting business transformation, organizational change, or commercial strategy initiatives.
- Experience working in global or matrix organizations.
Benefits
Opportunity to work on strategic transformation initiatives with leading healthcare organizations. Exposure to senior leadership on a local and global scale. Collaborative, international working environment. Flexible hybrid working arrangements.
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