Project Manager - Commercial Strategy & Transformation

We are seeking a Commercial Strategy & Transformation Project Manager to support high-impact strategic initiatives across Japan. This role combines project management, business transformation, and commercial strategy, partnering with cross-functional teams to drive operational improvements, launch new initiatives, and deliver successful transformation programs.

This position offers flexibility depending on experience:

• Junior candidates with strong project coordination or PMO experience are encouraged to apply, even without prior healthcare or pharmaceutical experience.
  


• Senior candidates are expected to have project management experience within the pharmaceutical industry, particularly supporting commercial or medical functions.
  

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate strategic business transformation projects from planning through execution.
  


• Support commercial strategy initiatives that improve operational effectiveness and business performance.
  


• Develop project plans, monitor timelines, risks, budgets, and key deliverables.
  


• Build business cases and support the development of new services and strategic initiatives.
  


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including commercial, medical, operations, finance, and business development.
  


• Conduct market and business analysis to support strategic decision-making.
  


• Manage internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
  


• Present project updates and recommendations to senior leadership.
  


• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or above.
  


• Business-level English and Japanese.
  


• Experience in project management, PMO, consulting, business transformation, or cross-functional project coordination.
  


• Strong organizational, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
  


• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  

For Junior Candidates

• PMO or project coordination experience in a business environment or consulting function.
  


• Healthcare or pharmaceutical experience is not required.
  

For Senior Candidates

• Experience leading strategic projects within the pharmaceutical industry.
  


• Background supporting commercial, medical affairs, commercial excellence, business transformation, or consulting functions is highly preferred.
  

Preferred

• Experience working in consulting or professional services.
  


• Knowledge of project management methodologies.
  


• Experience supporting business transformation, organizational change, or commercial strategy initiatives.
  


• Experience working in global or matrix organizations.
  

Benefits

Opportunity to work on strategic transformation initiatives with leading healthcare organizations.

Exposure to senior leadership on a local and global scale.

Collaborative, international working environment.

Flexible hybrid working arrangements.