<p><strong>Company Profile</strong></p><p>Multinational pharmaceutical giant with a major presence in Japan, with offices in Tokyo and Osaka.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><ul><li>You'll be the main point of contact for commercial teams (sales, marketing, etc.) to ensure they have what they need from IT/Tech teams to perform their roles effectively.</li><li>You will manage strategic projects for CRM platforms (Veeva), ensuring they are aligned with business strategies. To do this, you'll be defining product roadmaps, managing the end-to-end implementation, and leading production support services.</li></ul><p> <strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Your Skills </strong></p><ul><li>High business level Japanese and English are mandatory.</li><li>Experience of leading CRM projects and working with senior business stakeholders.</li><li>A background in web/application engineering.</li><li>Knowledge / experience of Veeva CRM.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Key Highlights of the Role </strong></p><ul><li>Join a global pharmaceutical firm with a stable environment and proven track record in Japan - this company will be an excellent name on your resume, increasing your own market value for the future.</li><li>Contribute to the development of medicines / treatments that have a positive impact on the lives of millions of patients globally.</li><li>Work on a mix of global, regional, and local projects - you'll be using your bilingual Japanese/English skills daily.</li><li>Flexible working environment.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Location </strong></p><p>Tokyo or Osaka </p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Salary</strong></p><p>14 million yen</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Reference Number: 06940-0013359031</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you are deemed to have agreed to Robert Half Japan Privacy Notice (</em><a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy"><em>https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</em></a><em>). Please ensure that your application documents do not include sensitive personal data such as race, beliefs, medical history, criminal record, or other information irrelevant to hiring process such as spouse or dependents. All information must be accurate and truthful, and any included hyperlinks must be safe and secure.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/VWJoaS5TYW5kZWVwLjE0MzMwLjEwODk4QHJoaWpwLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Company Profile </strong><br /><br />Our client is a fast-growing, late-stage AI (Artifical Intelligence) startup company (Series-E, backed by top-tier investors) on a mission to transform how organizations make complex decisions. The business is accelerating its global expansion, particularly across North America and Europe, and seeking to hire one (1) experienced member to its Tokyo-based global strategy office.<br /><br />This remains a confidential search at this stage, and we are working directly with the Global Head of Strategy to introduce a small, carefully selected group of qualified candidates into the interview process.<br /><br /><strong>The Role </strong><br /><br />We are seeking a Strategy Lead to join a team of three and report to Global CSO based in Tokyo. The new hire will manage firm-wide strategic projects (at both the corporate and product-strategy level), including both organic and inorganic (M&A) growth initiatives, with a strong emphasis on global expansion, particularly across the US and Europe.<br /><br />This role partners closely with senior leadership and works across functions to shape long-term strategy, evaluate new opportunities, and support execution in a dynamic, high-growth environment.<br /><br />In this position you will:<br /><br />* Work alongside Global CSO and lead global firm-wide strategic initiatives across growth, product portfolio strategy, market expansion, and overall corporate strategy, with a strong focus on further accelerating expansion across the US, Europe.<br /><br />* Support opportunistic inorganic growth activities overseas (e.g. acqusitions, other equity tie-ups or alliances) including market screening, business case development, DD and M&A-related work.<br /><br />* Work closely with product and business leaders on product-level strategy and prioritization.<br /><br />* Conduct high-impact analyses and develop clear, data-driven recommendations for senior stakeholders.<br /><br />* Act as a strategic bridge between global and local teams.<br /><br />* The role does not manage people directly, but involves signficant stakeholders mangement.<br /><br /><br /><strong>Your Skills </strong><br /><br />* 7-15 years of experience; background in strategy or management consulting at a reputable firm (manager level or equivalent strongly preferred) or startup experience in similar role, or a combination of consulting and startup / high-growth company experience.<br /><br />* Bicultural profile, with dynamic mindset with strong cross-cultural communication skills. Fully fluent in English (strategy team operates largerly in English), Business-level Japanese fluency (N1 or equivalent) to engage with local teams.<br /><br />* Proven ability to work independently and drive initiatives with a high degree of autonomy, in a fast-growing environment, while collaborating effectively with diverse stakeholders both locally and in the US/Europe.<br /><br />* Experience with due diligence and familarity with M&A is a strong plus<br /><br />* Prior exposure to AI, SaaS, or emerging technologies<br /><br /><br /><strong>Key Highlights of the Role </strong><br /><br />* High-impact role at one of the most successful and fastest-growing AI startup in its field<br /><br />* Unparalleled exposure to global business, extremely rare to find in Japan<br /><br />* Global team using english extensively, fostering a flexible, international and sustainable culture<br /> </p><p><strong>Location </strong></p><p>Tokyo</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Salary</strong></p><p>17 - 20 million yen + stock options</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Reference Number: 06940-0013358132</p><p> </p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you are deemed to have agreed to Robert Half Japan Privacy Notice (</em><a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy"><em>https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</em></a><em>). Please ensure that your application documents do not include sensitive personal data such as race, beliefs, medical history, criminal record, or other information irrelevant to hiring process such as spouse or dependents. All information must be accurate and truthful, and any included hyperlinks must be safe and secure.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/QWxiZXJ0by5GdXJsYW4uODk4OTYuMTA4OThAcmhpanAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>About the Company</strong><br /><br />A rapidly scaling global B2B technology company operating a platform used by tens of thousands of businesses worldwide. With a strong international team and expanding global footprint, the company is entering a critical growth phase driven by new product launches and overseas expansion. The culture is fast-paced, collaborative, and impact-oriented.<br /><br /><strong>The Role</strong><br /><br />This is a 360° marketing role with a strong emphasis on Japanese content creation and go-to-market strategy. You will own initiatives end-to-end, from strategy and execution to performance measurement, with a particular focus on business-facing storytelling that builds credibility and trust.<br /><br />You'll work closely with product, sales, customer success, and leadership in a lean, high-impact marketing team.<br /><br /><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Own content strategy and execution with a strong writing focus (customer interviews, testimonials, case studies, long-form content)</li><li>Plan and execute integrated marketing initiatives across content, digital, and campaigns</li><li>Translate business objectives into measurable marketing actions with clear ROI tracking</li><li>Drive go-to-market execution for new offerings and market expansions</li><li>Manage multiple initiatives simultaneously while working cross-functionally</li><li>Continuously optimize performance based on data and insights rather than vanity metrics</li></ul><p>Must-Have Requirements</p><ul><li>Native or near-native Japanese writing ability (long-form content is core)</li><li>Hands-on B2B marketing experience across planning, execution, and optimization</li><li>Strong analytical mindset with a focus on impact and measurement</li><li>Proven ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders in parallel</li></ul><p>Nice-to-Have</p><ul><li>Experience in B2B tech, SaaS, or platform businesses</li><li>Familiarity with tools such as analytics platforms, CRM, CMS, and design tools</li><li>Experience with events, webinars, or integrated campaigns</li><li>Informal leadership or mentoring experience</li></ul><p><strong>Why This Role</strong></p><ul><li>Significant ownership and visibility across the organization</li><li>Opportunity to shape GTM strategy during a high-growth phase</li><li>Hybrid work with strong flexibility</li><li>Young, international, and diverse team culture</li><li>Clear long-term growth and career upside</li></ul><p><strong>Location </strong></p><p>Tokyo (Hybrid)<br /><br /></p><p><strong>Salary</strong></p><p>8 - 12 million yen</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Reference Number: 67040-0013359057</p><p> </p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you are deemed to have agreed to Robert Half Japan Privacy Notice (</em><a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy"><em>https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</em></a><em>). Please ensure that your application documents do not include sensitive personal data such as race, beliefs, medical history, criminal record, or other information irrelevant to hiring process such as spouse or dependents. All information must be accurate and truthful, and any included hyperlinks must be safe and secure.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/ZXJpa2EueWFtYWRhLjQxNDM3LjEwODk4QHJoaWpwLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
