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概要 (High-level description; including team/individual management responsibility)

The Strategic Program Management (SPM) office acts as the chief of staff to the Japan GM, to manage and drive priority cross-company initiatives, and ensure alignment and transparency across key stakeholders including our global counterpartsWe are looking to hire a seasoned project manager who can think top-down from a management perspective to design project approaches and define strategies, while also dynamically lead and influence a large number of internal stakeholders to reach alignment and decision making. A deep understanding and appreciation of combining strategic planning and tactical implementation is a key success factor.This role will provide an opportunity to work directly with the Japan GM, and a majority of the Japan Leadership Team (JLT) across multiple topics. On top, there will be opportunities to work with global stakeholders in HQ, depending on the project opportunity.This role will be reporting to the Strategic Program Management Lead of Japan and is an individual contributor role (no team management).

主な目的　（Key Objectives for Role）

Mobilize the organization to drive our Japan GM’s agenda, by taking a management perspective and influencing multiple stakeholdersProvide strong project management to ensure alignment on project objectives and deliverable timings, and escalate risks in a timely and synthesized manner to allow proper decision making by the leadership teamDevelop synthesized communication to global counterparts to provide clear visibility on Japan strategy / initiatives and its progress

役割と責任範囲 Roles & Responsibilities include:

Articulate on the goals of individual projects, and design project plans for complex projectsInfluence a variety of stakeholders to support and drive the projectEnsure visibility and accountability of project execution, and drive progress partnering with various stakeholdersRegularly synthesize progress and flag key issues to management team to drive alignment

必要な資格（Required Qualification/Education/Languages）

Fluent English and Japanese (Verbal, Writing) requiredUpper degree level or MBAExperience in Management consulting a plusBasic understanding of Pharmaceutical business a plus (not required)

必要なスキル・経験（Professional Skills & Experience）

Track record of managing complex cross functional projects and teamsDeep understanding and experience on change managementAbility to navigate through a matrix organization, sometimes influencing without authorityStrong leadership qualities with the ability to create a culture of collaboration and teamwork that fosters open communication, constructive conflict and organizational flexibility

コンピテンシー　＆　ソフトスキル　（Competencies & Personal Skills）

Highest level of personal integrityStrong business instinct: Self-starter, results-oriented, strong sense of accountabilityStrategic and logical thinker with solid problem-solving skillsStrong communication skills: Able to listen to various stakeholders to build trust, and influencing them through various approaches / methodologies to drive consensusChange management ability, mental agility; bright, flexible, thoughtful, and creativePassion to drive collaboration across stakeholders, and co-develop our corporate culture

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On-site Protocol

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