Associate Director or Manager, Japan Program Leadership, R&D, Osaka HQ
Core
Drive operational excellence and performance management for multiple clinical development programs in Japan, ensuring alignment with global standards and regional priorities.
Role type
Senior Program Management Lead (Clinical Development)
Builds
Consistent execution quality and operational efficiency across Japan Development Teams (JDTs) for pharmaceutical programs
Domain
Pharmaceutical industry, Clinical Development, Project Management
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> operational improvements and program execution
Required skills
Clinical development program management, cross-functional collaboration, data-driven performance analysis, risk management, stakeholder management, global project management methodologies
Preferred skills
Advanced degree (Master's/PhD), PMP certification, global team collaboration experience, cross-border work experience
Technologies
Global project management tools, KPI tracking systems
Responsibilities
Monitor KPIs and program progress to identify risks and improvement opportunities; Analyze quantitative and qualitative data to derive performance insights; Collaborate with Japan Program Leads and Project Managers to enhance execution quality; Drive continuous improvement initiatives across development teams; Standardize global project management practices and tools; Optimize processes and documentation for operational efficiency
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight
