Director, R&D Communications Japan

2022-11-29 | po-021235

Company description

One of the top 10 largest pharmaceutical companies in the world by revenue.

Responsibilities

The Director, R&D Communications, Japan is responsible for all internal and external communications activities across all existing and emerging communications channels in Japan. The position reports directly to the Head, Global R&D Communications, Learning, Partnerships and Policy and will have one direct report in Japan.

As the most senior R&D Communications professional in the region, this position requires expertise in internal and external communications locally and experience/adaptability to collaborate with communications colleagues in Corporate Affairs, Public Affairs, other business functions and new talent joining our team in China to extend our messaging and key communications activities across the greater APAC region.

Requirements

Minimum of 10 plus years of professional experience required at a corporation or consultancy with expertise in corporate (internal/external), executive and/or international communications.
Minimum of 5 years in a pharmaceutical communications environment preferred
Demonstrated success in managing public relations plans for internal communications to meet corporate objectives and run global campaigns
Demonstrated success in media relations
Highly developed written and oral communications skills in English and Japanese
Strong managerial and tactical skills, as well as a creative and effective approach to problem solving
Ability to work in in a global, multicultural environment with the ability to influence without formal authority
Excellent English and Japanese language skills (written and oral)
Ability to deliver in high pressure situations and with short deadlines
Corporate in-house experience, including working with agency teams
Agency-side experience a plus
Relevant academic qualifications (e.g., undergraduate or post-graduate degree in communication management, public relations, journalism, digital communications, health economics, bio-medical sciences or similar)