Junior Business Analyst- Japanese language Specialist

Junior Business Analyst: Japanese Language Specialist

Job purpose:

We are looking for a highly analytical and data-driven graduate with strong conversational Japanese language skills to join us in the business analysis team. The role will help you to develop a solid understanding of the pharmaceutical industry, strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills, and to gain a unique insight into best practices across the industry, while supporting Japanese-language data and materials.

As a member of the analysis team, you will have great visibility and exposure to senior directors in the company and the opportunity to take on a high level of responsibility for project delivery early-on in your career. You will be supported by an experienced analyst team through your development and training and be expected to collaborate and offer new insight within a close-knit team environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Translating Japanese-language workbooks, data files, survey questions, and other project materials into English.


• Translating English questions and materials into Japanese, ensuring accuracy and appropriate business and pharmaceutical context.


• Supporting verbal communication and discussions in Japanese with the Japan Team where required, including clarification of data and project-related queries.


• Managing multiple LIVE projects and their timelines to meet both internal and client’s deadlines.


• Collaborating with Project leaders/Lead Analysts from Japan to interpret data and formulate action plans and recommendations for clients.


• Analyzing data from multi-sources using quantitative and qualitative methods to derive insights.


• Building and maintaining MS Excel databases from source data.


• Produce high quality presentations and other deliverables for clients using PowerPoint.


• Supporting members in the analysis team to meet client deadlines and drive development and efficiencies within the team both locally and on international projects.

Essential Requirements:

• JLPT N1, N2 (or equivalent practical fluency) required.


• Strong working knowledge of Japanese, with hands-on experience using conversational (spoken) Japanese in a professional environment.


• Ability to confidently translate both written and verbal Japanese content related to pharmaceutical and business analysis work


• The ideal candidate having a Science/Analytics based degree in subjects with numerical emphasis (such as Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, biotechnology, Engineering etc.)


• High attention to detail, particularly when working with translated data and client materials.


• Strong communication and multi-tasking skills to handle multiple projects with different stakeholders.


• Advanced Level experience in using Excel and PowerPoint.


• Proactive individual with drive and ambition, a strong work ethic to grow in a dynamic environment with good opportunities to help develop and further the business as a whole.

Don't meet every job requirement? That's okay! Our company is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role, but your experience doesn't perfectly fit every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this role or others.