Strategic HRBP - Global Healthcare Firm (Full remote)

Tokyo Permanent ¥12,000,000 - ¥13,001,000 per year Foreign Multinational View Job Description
This is a business-facing HR Business Partner role supporting leaders within a mature Japan organization of a global healthcare and life sciences firm. The position combines hands-on HR delivery with strategic partnering in a highly professional, international environment.
  • High-impact HRBP role partnering with senior leaders in Japan
  • International environment with strong regional and global exposure

About Our Client

Our client is a leading global healthcare and life sciences organization, operating across data, analytics, consulting, and operational solutions. The Japan business is well-established and strategically important within the global group, offering a collaborative and internationally connected working environmen

Job Description

  • Act as a trusted HR Business Partner to designated business units in Japan
  • Provide hands-on support across core HR areas including employee relations, performance management, and talent management
  • Partner with business leaders on workforce planning and organizational initiatives
  • Support the implementation of HR programs aligned with regional and global frameworks
  • Collaborate closely with regional and global HR teams, COEs, and shared services
  • Contribute to change initiatives within a structured and compliant corporate environment
  • Balance day-to-day HR support with a strategic, business-oriented mindset



The Successful Applicant

  • Solid experience as an HR Business Partner or senior HR Generalist in a professional corporate environment
  • Industry exposure to healthcare, life sciences, consulting, or similarly complex organizations is preferred
  • Native-level Japanese or equivalent fluency (N1), with business-level English for daily collaboration
  • Strong understanding of Japanese corporate culture and employment practices
  • Confident communicator able to influence stakeholders in a respectful and professional manner
  • Comfortable working in a matrix organization with regional and global interfaces
  • Hands-on, reliable, and proactive working style

What's on Offer

  • Solid experience as an HR Business Partner or senior HR Generalist in a professional corporate environment
  • Industry exposure to healthcare, life sciences, consulting, or similarly complex organizations is preferred
  • Native-level Japanese or equivalent fluency (N1), with business-level English for daily collaboration
  • Strong understanding of Japanese corporate culture and employment practices
  • Confident communicator able to influence stakeholders in a respectful and professional manner
  • Comfortable working in a matrix organization with regional and global interfaces
  • Hands-on, reliable, and proactive working style
Contact
Claire Bao
Quote job ref
JN-032026-6983390
Phone number
+81 3 6627 6074

Job summary

Function
Healthcare
Specialisation
Healthcare
Specialisation
Healthcare / Pharmaceutical
Location
Tokyo
Job Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Claire Bao
Consultant phone
+81 3 6627 6074
Job Reference
JN-032026-6983390
Company Type
Foreign Multinational

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