Senior Manager, Project Team Leader Japan - Global Development

About the role

The Japan Project Team Leader (P8) is a cross-functional R&D leader in Johnson & Johnson's Innovative Medicine business, based in Chiyoda, Tokyo. The role shapes and executes global asset development strategies by integrating Japan insights, working with guidance from the TA Lead or senior leaders, and acting as the country counterpart to the CDTL and R&D's empowered country-level leader.

Key responsibilities

• Lead country-level cross-functional project teams as an extension of the CDT, ensuring Japan contributes to global strategy and providing a single local voice on project strategies, regulatory, clinical, operational, portfolio and commercial insights.
• Translate global strategy into country delivery strategies with the CDT and R&D in China/Japan and commercial, and escalate strategic, resourcing and risk issues to governance forums.
• Act as an R&D country representative within the CDT, linking CDTL, PDL, PML, RPM, CPM, country R&D functions and non-R&D stakeholders.
• Foster a "one team" mindset, resolve conflicts and strategic trade-offs, and continuously improve team effectiveness.
• Produce decision-oriented documentation such as insight briefs, decision logs and input to the GFLS and ADP, and represent R&D externally at scientific forums and with health authorities.

Required profile

• At least 6 years in drug development, including cross-functional matrix teams in a global R&D organization.
• Knowledge of global drug development and registration, and of China and/or Japan local practice, policy and regulation.
• Scientific background with an advanced degree (medical, pharmacy, regulatory, quantitative sciences, business); MD/PhD/PharmD/MBA preferred.
• Fluent written and spoken English and Japanese.

Required skills

• Analytical and problem-solving skills, stakeholder management, negotiation and project management.
• Ability to work across diverse teams in a matrix environment and to balance strategy with execution.