Job title: Junior Business Analyst/ Business Analyst

Job Type: Permanent, full time

Reporting to: Business Analyst Manager

Location: Office based – Tokyo

Job purpose:

We are looking for a highly analytical and data-driven graduate 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.

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: 

• Managing multiple client projects and their timelines to meet both internal and client’s deadlines.
• Collaborating with Project leaders and other analysts to interpret data and formulate action plans and recommendations for clients.
• Analysing data from multi-sources using quantitative and qualitative methods to derive insights.
• Pressure testing data and identifying areas for investigation and training.
• 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:

• The ideal candidate must have an Economics or Science based degree in subjects with numerical emphasis (such as Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Engineering etc.)
• A few years of experience in a similar analysis or sales job within the pharmaceutical industry is preferable.
• 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.

About STEM:

STEM Healthcare is a dynamic, fast paced global pharmaceutical and life sciences strategic benchmarking firm headquartered in the UK and present across six continents. STEM have developed an audit process and built a benchmarking database with more than 500,000 face-to-face observations completed across 52 countries. The benchmark provided is unique in the pharmaceutical industry consisting of over 100 KPIs, while focusing on 2-3 key priorities during formulation of action planning to help clients further accelerate performance.

STEM accelerates performance, improves strategic alignment, and facilitates excellence in marketing, medical, market access and account plans strategy execution. Due to the unique, specialised and highly targeted offering, STEM is experiencing a rapid growth phase, and recruiting heavily across the world. New employees will be joining at a time where rapid career development and growth opportunities are expected, as the organisation works towards their mid and long-term goals.

Vision:  To always be viewed as an essential partner in enabling our clients to reach more patients with their medicines

Mission: To accelerate high performance

Core Values: Brave, Honest, Performance Driven, Practical, Customer Focused, Caring

Find us here:

Website: www.stemhealthcare.com  

STEM Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.  STEM Healthcare will consider all qualified applicants for employment without discrimination on grounds of disability, sex or sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity leave status, race or national or ethnic origin, age, religion or belief, gender identity or re-assignment, marital or civil partnership status, protected veteran status (if applicable) or any other characteristic protected by law. STEM Healthcare only employs individuals with the right to work in the country/ies where the role is advertised.

Job title: Junior Business Analyst/ Business Analyst

Job Type: Permanent, full time

Reporting to: Business Analyst Manager

Location: Office based – Tokyo

Inizio Ignite is the global advisory partner for health and life sciences, encompassing connected expertise across Research Partnership, Putnam, Vynamic, and STEM. Guided by purpose, passion, and precision, we collaborate with clients to ignite impact, accelerate performance, and deliver lasting change for patients. By uniting strategy, insights, and innovation with a unique depth and breadth of expertise, we drive transformation and shape the future of health.

Our STEM team uses benchmarking through AI-enabled and evidence-based approaches to drive alignment resulting in accelerated performance. Serving clients across brand & commercial, Medical Affairs & sales, our expertise includes data, research & insights (proprietary benchmarking data), strategic brand alignment, and sales & MSL performance benchmarking. Proudly part of Inizio – the market-leading commercialization partner for health and life sciences. From early-stage development to loss of exclusivity, we simplify complexity, unlock value, and make collaboration seamless at every pivotal moment – supporting confident, insight-driven decisions that move innovation forward. 

Job purpose:

We are looking for a highly analytical and data-driven graduate 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.

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: 

• Managing multiple client projects and their timelines to meet both internal and client’s deadlines.
• Collaborating with Project leaders and other analysts to interpret data and formulate action plans and recommendations for clients.
• Analysing data from multi-sources using quantitative and qualitative methods to derive insights.
• Pressure testing data and identifying areas for investigation and training.
• 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:

• The ideal candidate must have an Economics or Science based degree in subjects with numerical emphasis (such as Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Engineering etc.)
• A few years of experience in a similar analysis or sales job within the pharmaceutical industry is preferable.
• 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.

About Ignite STEM:

Ignite STEM is a dynamic, fast paced global pharmaceutical and life sciences strategic benchmarking firm headquartered in the UK and present across six continents. STEM have developed an audit process and built a benchmarking database with more than 500,000 face-to-face observations completed across 52 countries. The benchmark provided is unique in the pharmaceutical industry consisting of over 100 KPIs, while focusing on 2-3 key priorities during formulation of action planning to help clients further accelerate performance.

STEM accelerates performance, improves strategic alignment, and facilitates excellence in marketing, medical, market access and account plans strategy execution. Due to the unique, specialised and highly targeted offering, STEM is experiencing a rapid growth phase, and recruiting heavily across the world. New employees will be joining at a time where rapid career development and growth opportunities are expected, as the organisation works towards their mid and long-term goals.

Vision:  To always be viewed as an essential partner in enabling our clients to reach more patients with their medicines

Mission: To accelerate high performance

Core Values: Brave, Honest, Performance Driven, Practical, Customer Focused, Caring

Find us here:STEM | Global Leader in Strategic Brand Alignment

Website: www.inizioignite.com. 

Ignite STEM  is an equal opportunity employer.  Ignite STEM will consider all qualified applicants for employment without discrimination on grounds of disability, sex or sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity leave status, race or national or ethnic origin, age, religion or belief, gender identity or re-assignment, marital or civil partnership status, protected veteran status (if applicable) or any other characteristic protected by law. Ignite STEM only employs individuals with the right to work in the country/ies where the role is advertised.

Position Summary:

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The Director, Regional Supply Chain Management for Japan acts as the representative for Global Supply Chain Management for all matters relating to the Japan region. This position focusses on building, implementing and executing the regional supply planning and distribution strategy in alignment with overall regional business strategy. The role oversees the distribution network and operations, regional demand, supply, operations and inventory planning, as well as ensuring successful product in-market product launches. 

This highly matrixed role closely liaises with many global and regional functions (Sales & Commercial, Packaging, Supply Planning, Medical Affairs, Clinical Operations, Quality, Finance and Tax), and represents the global supply chain in all Japan regional matters. This position also ensures compliance of the supply operations with local / regional regulations and global standards. 

The role may also act as a liaison between the local Japan management team and the wider Technical Operations group in the Japan region – including Global Packaging Operations and Global Product Supply.   

This position is a member of the Global Supply Chain leadership team and is located in Tokyo, Japan.  

Work Model: 

Flex: This role will typically require onsite work 2-3 days each week, or more depending on business needs. In many locations, the business will set certain days each week that Flex employees are required to be onsite.

Responsibilities:

1. As the Japan region grows, support all supply related activities in the region. Represent supply chain on the regional commercial management team.  
2. Build and oversee a reliable supply network in Japan for commercial distribution and support local clinical distribution activities including new product launch readiness as needed. 
3. Manage all local supply chain related activities including, but not limited to, order management, transportation, warehousing, inventory management and reporting, logistics and trade (import / export), and ERP transactions for Japanese product. 
4. Own the business relationship with all in country third party logistics providers. 
5. Alongside the local commercial team, oversee the regional Sales Inventory and Operations Planning (SIOP) for commercial launches, marketed products, early access programs and investigator sponsored trials. 
6. Develop annual budget plans and ensure supply chain costs in the region align with financial goals. Identify opportunities for supply chain related cost savings and implement solutions. 
7. Ensure compliance with regional regulations, GDP guidance, trade compliance and tax compliance in all areas of the regional supply chains 
8. Support for order processing operations from and to the wholesaler. 

Requirements:

1. Language: Fluency in both Japanese and English is required, both written and spoken, as well as understanding of local business norms in both countries. 
2. Education: A bachelor’s degree or local equivalent in a related field (Supply Chain, Business, Engineering). A master’s degree in business administration (MBA) is strongly preferred. 
3. Management experience: 8 or more years of experience in Supply Chain / Technical Operations in the pharmaceutical or biotech industries. Strong preference for project management and pharmaceutical launch experience as well as a certificate in Lean / Six-sigma training (green belt or higher). 
4. Pharmaceutical and regulatory experience: Understanding of pharmaceutical industry procedures and regulations including GxP and other regulatory requirements – particularly as it pertains to the local Japan market. Experience with new product introductions as it pertains to supply chain is preferred. 
5. Quality acumen: Familiarity with local and harmonized quality standards as they pertain to finished products and distribution. Experience operating in a pharmaceutical or biotechnology quality system and its related components (deviation, change control, etc…)    
6. Financial acumen and compliance: Understanding of regional and global commercial implications including SOX, tax regulations, international trade rules and trade compliance. 
7. Information technology: Hands on experience with the implementation and / or operation of a scalable enterprise resource system (ERP) such as Oracle, SAP or similar system. 
8. Travel: Ability and willingness to travel throughout Japan as needed as well as internationally (estimated four times per year), including travel to California. 

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At Element Biosciences, we are passionate about our mission to empower the scientific community with more freedom and flexibility to accelerate our collective impact on humanity. We have built a highly efficient product-driven organization where employees can learn, grow, and thrive in a challenging but encouraging environment. We are committed to scientific integrity, collegiality, honesty, objectivity, and openness.

We are seeking an experienced Technical Sales Specialist for the APJ distributor countries who will play a pivotal role in establishing and executing strategies for obtaining new customers and maintaining/growing existing APJ distributor markets to meet and exceed revenue goals. This is an incredible opportunity for someone who has a strong desire to “win” and build customer relationships. The Technical Sales Specialist will have strong technical knowledge in the spatial field and will demonstrate technical credibility to effectively consult with customers and distributors to influence key decisions on technology and product choices. Strong business acumen is required to build successful account and territory plans and translate territory strategy into business results. This role will report to the Director of Sales - APJ and will be a remote role.

If you possess the following and want to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to explore this role.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Provide expert understanding and strong technical competency in discussing Element Biosciences’ capabilities and product offerings with selected pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and other related companies and government institutes
• Establishes and executes on strategies for obtaining new customers and maintains/grows existing customer accounts in order to meet and exceed revenue goals
• Takes an analytical approach towards executing optimal solutions for an issue or opportunity
• Demonstrates capability to present versatile and unique solutions during customer negotiations in order to establish mutually beneficial circumstances for the customer and Element
• Has the ability to learn, change, and gain from each experience to become more effective in subsequent sales scenarios
• Works effectively in a team environment to drive and create revenue opportunities
• Manages customer relationships pre-sale, including a strategy to develop long term business relationships
• Possesses a deep understanding of multi-omic (NGS, Spatial, Cytometry etc.) applications and preferably brings a strong network within Biotech and Pharma
• Coordinates and communicates strategic business plans effectively to the team
• Design various strategic plan to improve sales and marketing plans in APJ distributor markets
• Responsible for ensuring that Element Biosciences’ commitment to customer satisfaction is performed, delivered, and constantly improved
• Interacts and engages with other departments (e.g., Marketing, Customer Services) and local sales team & staff to ensure coordination of activities and alignment on common goals
• Responsible for ensuring Salesforce.com (SFDC) is completely utilized, updated, and compliant with company policies and practices

Education and Experience:

• PhD degree is required, preferably in Biology / Genetics or Ph.D. in Biology / Genetics preferred
• 3+ years of experience of commercial (sales/marketing/business development) experience or equivalent experience within a laboratory setting plus customer facing experience
• Strong Genetics and Molecular Biology foundation. Preferred knowledge of Next Generation Sequencing, Genotyping method, Spatial and Cytometry
• Deep knowledge and relationships with decision makers/influencers and leading researchers in Biotech and Pharma
• Experience with strategic sales skills with proven ability to develop and grow key accounts is preferred
• Conducts presentations effectively, professionally and comfortably to customers/peers/management
• Strong desire to “win” and build customer relationships
• Fluent in English, additional Asian languages are great to have

Physical Requirements:

• Extensive local and regional travel (50-70% time) to work in the field with APJ distributors, attend meetings with key customers and participate in trade shows
• Frequently moves boxes weighing up to 20 pounds

Location:

• Remote/APJ

Travel: 

• Domestic and International travel up to 50%

Job Type:

• Full-time/Exempt

Please note: Base compensation will depend on multiple factors, including geographic location, qualifications, and experience. 

We foster an environment such that all people are afforded the freedom to pursue their passions without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.