Commercial - Portfolio Project Manager

• 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.

• 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+)