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Commercial - Portfolio Project Manager
| Hiring Company | EU Pharmaceutical Company |
| Location | Tokyo - 23 Wards |
| Job Type | Permanent Full-time |
| Salary | 13 million yen ~ 15 million yen |
Job Description
Join a global pharmaceutical company as a Portfolio Project Manager, where you'll work with senior leadership and cross-functional brand teams to lead strategic launch planning and marketing transformation. This is a high-impact role driving operational excellence across product launches and portfolio projects in Japan.
Client Details
Our client is an international pharmaceutical company with a strong commercial presence in Japan. The team is focused on launch readiness and operational improvement across a broad therapeutic portfolio. The company promotes a collaborative working culture, encourages innovation, and values individuals who can manage complexity while aligning local execution with global strategy.
Description
Lead the implementation of the new launch excellence framework in Japan
Manage launch planning, readiness reviews, simulations, and cross-functional alignment
Coordinate transversal projects across global and local teams to optimize marketing operations
Drive innovation initiatives and transformation planning through structured governance and KPI tracking
Collaborate with internal stakeholders in commercial, medical, market access, regulatory, legal, and R&D functions
Monitor project progress and propose data-driven corrective actions as needed
Support marketing operation model design and ensure compliance with internal and external regulations
Job Offer
This opportunity offers a strategic project leadership role with wide cross-functional exposure and career growth potential in a globally integrated environment.
To apply online please click the 'Apply' button below. For a confidential discussion about this role please contact Ed Marsden on +813 6832 8981.
General Requirements
| Minimum Experience Level | No experience |
| Career Level | Mid Career |
| Minimum English Level | Fluent |
| Minimum Japanese Level | Fluent |
| Minimum Education Level | Bachelor's Degree |
| Visa Status | Permission to work in Japan required |
Required Skills
Background in marketing, commercial, sales management, or project management
Experience working with global and local teams across functions
Strong understanding of Japan's healthcare environment and product launch landscape
Skilled in stakeholder management, analytics, and cross-functional coordination
Fluent Japanese and business-level English proficiency required (TOEIC 800+)
Job Location
- Tokyo - 23 Wards
Work Conditions
| Job Type | Permanent Full-time |
| Salary | 13 million yen ~ 15 million yen |
| Work Hours | Monday - Friday 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Industry | Pharmaceutical |
Job Category
- Medical, Pharmaceutical and Healthcare > Other (Medical, Pharmaceutical and Healthcare)
