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Project Manager - Pharmacovigilance

Tokyo,
remote
Contract
18.0M - 18.0M JPY / Yearly
<div>Company Profile</div><div><ul><li>A global pharmaceutical and life sciences organization committed to improving patient outcomes through innovation, compliance, and digital transformation. The company operates in a highly regulated environment and partners with global and regional stakeholders to deliver critical technology solutions supporting drug safety and patient care.</li></ul></div><div> </div><div>The Role</div><div><ul><li>Lead the end-to-end delivery of a pharmacovigilance (PV) system project, including implementation, upgrade, or migration activities</li><li>Manage project governance, timelines, risks, budgets, vendors, and system integrator relationships</li><li>Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders across IT, Drug Safety, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, and business teams</li><li>Drive validation, testing, training, go-live, and change management activities to ensure successful project delivery</li><li>Serve as the key liaison between local and global teams to align project objectives, timelines, and compliance requirements</li></ul></div><div> </div><div>Your Skills</div><div><ul><li>5+ years of IT Project Management experience within regulated environments</li><li>Experience delivering pharmacovigilance, drug safety, or other GxP-regulated system projects</li><li>Strong understanding of GxP principles and computer system validation concepts</li><li>Proven stakeholder management skills across multiple functions and regions</li><li>Business-level English communication skills</li><li>PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification preferred</li><li>Experience within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, or CRO organizations preferred</li></ul></div><div> </div><div>Key Highlights of the Role</div><div><ul><li>Lead a high-visibility global pharmacovigilance systems initiative</li><li>Work closely with senior stakeholders across Japan, regional, and global teams</li><li>Play a key role in ensuring regulatory compliance, audit readiness, and digital transformation</li><li>Exposure to leading safety platforms and highly regulated business environments</li><li>Competitive compensation package and international project scope</li></ul></div><div> </div><div>Location</div><div>Tokyo</div><div> </div><div>Salary</div><div>JPY 18,000,000</div><div> </div><div>Reference Number: 06940-0013491972</div><div> </div><div> </div><div>By clicking 'apply', you are deemed to have agreed to Robert Half Japan Privacy Notice (<a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy">https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</a>). 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.</div><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/YWhtYWQucm95YW5pLjk1MDY2LjEwODk4QHJoaWpwLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-09-04T05:59:35Z

Internal Audit Director

Tokyo,
remote
Permanent
13.0M - 21.6M JPY / Yearly
Company Profile A global leader in life science technology. The Role<ul><li>Trusted advisor to the CFO, leadership team, and Audit Committee - delivering forward-looking insight on financial, operational, and strategic risks, and shaping a more structured enterprise risk management approach.</li><li>Lead a risk-based internal audit program focused on process effectiveness and business performance (not just compliance) - leveraging AI and finance technology, and evaluating core processes like order-to-cash, procure-to-pay, and inventory management.</li><li>Partner with regional and functional leaders to strengthen internal controls and drive process improvement across finance, operations, and manufacturing. Advancing toward listed-company (SOX-level) standards globally.</li><li>Turn audit findings into practical action, using data and analytics to enhance visibility, delivering clear executive reporting on root causes and value creation, and driving a culture of continuous improvement.</li></ul> Your Skills<ul><li>Fluent Japanese and business-to-high-level business English, with the ability to collaborate across different regions</li><li>Approximately 10-15+ years of management-level experience in internal audit and governance development, gained within a global company's internal audit function or a major consulting/audit firm</li><li>Proven track record advising and reporting directly to CFOs and senior leadership (including global executives and the board of directors)</li><li>Hands-on experience designing, strengthening, and operating internal control frameworks aligned with listed-company standards (SOX-level)</li></ul> Key Highlights of the Role<ul><li>Work for a company whose products are instrumental in various fields of advanced research</li><li>Retirement allowance system (DB and DC), and employee savings plan</li><li>Company cafeteria</li><li>Flex time and remote work. In office attendance frequency is 1 - 2 times a week</li></ul> Location Tokyo Salary13 - 21.6 million yen Reference Number: 67040-0013470098 By clicking 'apply', you are deemed to have agreed to Robert Half Japan Privacy Notice (<a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy">https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</a>). 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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/QnJlbm5hLkh5YWt1bm8uMzQ0MDEuMTA4OThAcmhpanAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-07-22T05:21:51Z

R&D Business Development

Tokyo,
remote
Permanent
10.0M - 10.0M JPY / Yearly
Company Profile<ul><li>A global consumer goods company with a strong presence across food, health science, and life sciences is seeking a professional to support technology scouting, business development, and innovation strategy within its R&D organization. This role will contribute to the company's long-term growth strategy by bridging research, technology, and commercialization on a global scale.</li></ul>The Role<ul><li>Identify and assess emerging technologies, market trends, and innovation opportunities globally</li><li>Conduct technology scouting, competitive intelligence, and strategic research activities</li><li>Support the commercialization of research outcomes by working closely with business and functional teams</li><li>Develop business cases and growth strategies for new technologies and innovation initiatives</li><li>Lead or participate in cross-functional projects involving R&D, business development, and marketing teams</li><li>Plan and execute external communication, branding, and promotional activities related to innovation and technology</li><li>Organize and support technology exhibitions, conferences, symposiums, and internal/external seminars</li><li>Build relationships with external partners, research institutions, startups, and industry stakeholders</li></ul>Your Skills<ul><li>Experience in research and development environments</li><li>Experience in business development, technology commercialization, or innovation management</li><li>Leadership or people management experience</li><li>Strong communication and stakeholder management skills</li><li>Ability to work effectively in multicultural and global environments</li><li>Fluent or native-level English capability, or significant experience studying or working in an English-speaking environment</li><li>Japanese language proficiency at business level or above</li><li>Overseas CVC, technology investment, startup collaboration, or open innovation experience is highly desirable</li><li>Experience in technology communication, branding, or promotion is a plus</li></ul>Key Highlights of the Role<ul><li>Opportunity to play a strategic role within a globally expanding R&D organization</li><li>Direct exposure to innovation strategy, technology management, and business creation activities</li><li>Ability to work across multiple business domains and cutting-edge technologies</li><li>Opportunity to collaborate with global stakeholders and external partners worldwide</li><li>High visibility role with strong connection to long-term corporate growth strategy</li></ul>LocationTokyoSalaryAnnual salary: ¥10,000,000Reference Number06940-0013470104 By clicking 'apply', you are deemed to have agreed to Robert Half Japan Privacy Notice (<a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy">https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</a>). 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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Q2hyaXN0b3BoZXIuTW9vcmUuNDU0ODcuMTA4OThAcmhpanAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-07-31T06:09:37Z

In-House Legal Manager

Tokyo,
remote
Permanent
18.0M - 23.0M JPY / Yearly
Company ProfileOur client is a well-established global healthcare organization with a strong footprint in Japan and across international markets. Due to continued business growth, they are seeking an experienced legal professional to join their team as a Senior Legal Counsel. The RoleAs a key member of the legal team, you will provide pragmatic and commercially focused legal advice to business leaders across the organization. You will work closely with both local and international stakeholders, supporting a wide range of legal, contractual, and regulatory matters while helping the business navigate an evolving healthcare landscape. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Act as a trusted legal advisor and business partner to senior stakeholders across multiple functions</li><li>Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a wide range of commercial agreements</li><li>Provide legal support on contract management and risk assessment matters</li><li>Advise on pharmaceutical and healthcare regulatory requirements</li><li>Support product launches, marketing initiatives, and commercial activities from a legal perspective</li><li>Collaborate with compliance, regulatory, medical, and commercial teams to ensure business objectives are achieved responsibly</li><li>Identify legal risks and provide practical, business-oriented solutions</li><li>Support corporate projects, policy development, and other strategic initiatives</li></ul> Your Skills <ul><li>Native-level Japanese and business-level English communication skills</li><li>Qualified lawyer or equivalent in-house legal experience</li><li>Strong experience in contract drafting, negotiation, and contract management</li><li>Solid understanding of pharmaceutical, healthcare, or life sciences regulations</li><li>Proven ability to partner effectively with business leaders and influence decision-making</li><li>Comfortable working with both Japanese and international stakeholders</li><li>Able to thrive in a fast-paced, changing, and dynamic business environment</li><li>Strong commercial mindset with a practical approach to problem-solving</li></ul> Key Highlights of the Role <ul><li>Opportunity to join a leading multinational healthcare company with a strong market presence</li><li>Highly visible business partnering role supporting commercial and corporate functions</li><li>Broad exposure to legal, compliance, and regulatory matters within a regulated industry</li><li>Collaborative international environment with frequent interaction with global stakeholders</li><li>Dynamic and fast-paced culture where legal is viewed as a strategic business partner</li><li>Attractive compensation package with strong career development opportunities</li></ul> Location Tokyo Salary18 - 23 million yen Reference Number: 06940-0013494473 By clicking 'apply', you are deemed to have agreed to Robert Half Japan Privacy Notice (<a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy">https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</a>). 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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Z2luYS5raWt1Y2hpLjM5NTgwLjEwODk4QHJoaWpwLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-08-28T03:13:40Z

Legal & Compliance

Tokyo,
remote
Permanent
10.0M - 13.0M JPY / Yearly
Company ProfileGlobal healthcare and life sciences company is looking for an in-house counsel to support a broad range of legal and compliance matters while partnering closely with the business. The Role<ul><li>Provide legal advice and support to various business functions, acting as a trusted legal partner to the business.</li><li>Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, including matters involving overseas parties and complex legal issues.</li><li>Support compliance and corporate ethics initiatives, including training, audits, and internal investigations.</li><li>Work closely with external counsel on specialist legal matters.</li><li>Contribute to improving legal operations through process enhancement, legal technology, AI utilization, and legal DX.</li></ul> Your Skills <ul><li>Japanese-qualified attorney (Bengoshi) is mandatory.</li><li>Native-level Japanese and business-level English are required.</li><li>3-7 years of practical legal experience is preferred, although strong potential and motivation will also be considered.</li><li>In-house experience is welcome but not essential.</li><li>Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively with multiple internal stakeholders.</li><li>Commercially minded, proactive, and interested in improving legal processes beyond traditional legal advisory work.</li></ul> Key Highlights of the Role <ul><li>Join a global organization and work across both Legal and Compliance.</li><li>Act as a trusted business partner, providing practical legal advice beyond traditional contract review.</li><li>Opportunity to contribute to legal transformation, including AI utilization and legal DX.</li><li>Gain broad exposure to complex commercial, compliance, and cross-border matters.</li><li>Collaborative team environment with strong opportunities to make a visible impact.</li></ul> Location Tokyo Salary10 - 13 million yen Reference Number: 06940-0013504565 By clicking 'apply', you are deemed to have agreed to Robert Half Japan Privacy Notice (<a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy">https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</a>). 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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/TWVyZWkuSGF0YW5ha2EuMzI3NTcuMTA4OThAcmhpanAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-10-05T04:53:30Z

[In-House] - IT Infrastructure Solution Architect

Tokyo,
remote
Permanent
12.0M - 16.0M JPY / Yearly
Company ProfileWe are a global medical technology company with IT organization has 500+ professionals across five regions, supporting the business from strategy through security. We are in the middle of a multi-year transformation to become a truly global medtech company, and IT plays a central role in it. The RoleAbout the Role<ul><li>You will join the global infrastructure team as the architect for manufacturing sites. Your goal is to keep plants running safely: design IT/OT networks and infrastructure so that cyber threats and IT changes do not disrupt production, while keeping the environment efficient, standardized, and cost-effective.</li><li>You will join the plant OT design work early, work with Enterprise Architecture, service owners, and external partners, and take part in the IT Architecture Review Board and IT Change Board.</li></ul>What you will do<ul><li>Design IT/OT infrastructure and networks for manufacturing sites, especially OT environments in Japan, from the early stage.</li><li>Define technical requirements, choose technologies, and set standards for new and existing infrastructure services.</li><li>Build security rules and compliance requirements into every design and project.</li><li>Automate infrastructure provisioning with IaC to speed up delivery.</li><li>Help build the multi-year infrastructure roadmap with the Enterprise Architecture team.</li><li>Avoid duplicate tools and unnecessary complexity, and keep costs under control.</li><li>Work with service providers and global teams. Sit on the IT Architecture Review Board and IT Change Board.</li></ul> Your Skills Must have<ul><li>10+ years in IT, 5+ years in OT</li><li>3-5 years leading global or large-scale infrastructure projects</li><li>Solution architecture and design experience, including working with external vendors and ITIL processes</li><li>Hands-on knowledge of networking and segmentation, Entra ID / Active Directory, Microsoft 365, cloud, OT, and security components</li><li>ITIL certification</li><li>Japanese: N1 level. English: business level (TOEIC 800+)</li><li>Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent experience</li></ul> Nice to have<ul><li>TOGAF or similar certification</li><li>Public / hybrid / private cloud design experience</li><li>IaC, DevOps, or Platform Engineering experience</li><li>IT/OT security design and plant security experience</li><li>Medical device, life sciences, or healthcare background, or experience managing teams and vendors across regions</li></ul> Key Highlights of the Role <ul><li>Work on modern technology with a global team. The company actively invests in digital transformation and is open to new technology, from IaC and automation to cloud. You will join global projects and build an international network while doing it.</li><li>Flextime with no core hours, remote work, and satellite offices, plus 129 days off and 20 days of paid leave per year.</li></ul> Location Tokyo Salary12 - 16 million yen Reference Number: 06940-0013522913 By clicking 'apply', you are deemed to have agreed to Robert Half Japan Privacy Notice (<a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy">https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</a>). 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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RnJhbmNlcy5GYW4uMDI1NDIuMTA4OThAcmhpanAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-10-13T04:11:40Z

Accountant

Tokyo,
remote
Permanent
4.0M - 5.8M JPY / Yearly
Company ProfileA global company supporting customers in industries such as life sciences, advanced materials, and manufacturing. The Role<ul><li>Prepare accounts receivable, accounts payable, fixed asset, and general ledger entries, backed by supporting documentation for all financial transactions</li><li>Support monthly, quarterly, and yearly closings, and reconcile discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information</li><li>Review and process employee expense claims, verify supporting documentation, and prepare payments, while following internal controls to safeguard company finances</li><li>Assist with financial reports for internal use, tax filings, and audits by gathering, analyzing, and summarizing account data and trends, and support the wider team as needed</li></ul> Your Skills <ul><li>Fluent/native Japanese, English not required. If someone can't communicate in English they ideally want someone who is motivated to learn and improve their English level in the future</li><li>3 years of accounting experience</li><li>Nissho Boki 2nd Grade</li><li>SAP good to have, but not required</li></ul> Key Highlights of the Role <ul><li>Work for a company that has a stable business</li><li>Good work life balance with average overtime around 20 hours for this Junior Accountant position</li><li>Flat culture</li><li>Hybrid remote work and flex time. Work from home 2-3 times a week</li></ul> Location Tokyo Salary4 - 5.83 million yen Reference Number: 06940-0013508312 By clicking 'apply', you are deemed to have agreed to Robert Half Japan Privacy Notice (<a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy">https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</a>). 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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/QnJlbm5hLkh5YWt1bm8uNzY5MzUuMTA4OThAcmhpanAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-10-06T08:01:04Z

R&D Project Manager - Medical Devices

Tokyo,
remote
Permanent
14.5M - 14.5M JPY / Yearly
Company ProfileA global medical technology company developing innovative solutions that support healthcare professionals and improve patient outcomes. The organization offers a collaborative, international environment and is committed to advancing product innovation through strong project execution and cross-functional teamwork. The Role<ul><li>Lead and oversee cross-functional R&D projects involving multiple stakeholders</li><li>Drive project planning and risk management to achieve quality, cost, and delivery (QCD) targets</li><li>Coordinate with internal teams and overseas stakeholders to support project execution and decision-making</li><li>Provide project updates, escalate issues when needed, and communicate effectively with senior management</li><li>Support successful project delivery through strong stakeholder management and communication</li></ul> Your Skills Requirements<ul><li>Strong project management expertise, regardless of industry or project type</li><li>Experience leading cross-functional, multi-stakeholder projects</li><li>Experience with project management tools (e.g., MS Project)</li><li>Experience in project planning, risk management, and working with overseas stakeholders</li><li>Business-level English and strong executive communication skills</li></ul> Preferred<ul><li>Experience coaching or developing Project Managers</li><li>Experience in medical devices or manufacturing</li><li>PMP certification</li></ul> Key Highlights of the Role <ul><li>High-visibility role with significant stakeholder engagement</li><li>Extensive collaboration with international teams</li><li>Opportunity to lead complex R&D projects from a project management perspective</li><li>Exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making</li></ul> Location Tokyo Salary14.5 million yen Reference Number: 06940-0013503685 By clicking 'apply', you are deemed to have agreed to Robert Half Japan Privacy Notice (<a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy">https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</a>). 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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/VWJoaS5TYW5kZWVwLjY0MTU5LjEwODk4QHJoaWpwLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-10-08T01:18:39Z

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