Japan Dhh Leader

Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA

Tokyo, Japan
Hybrid
Digital, data, and ai commercial outcomes
Strategic peer to country leadership team
Drive digital engagement transformation
This is a commercial-digital leadership role, not a technology position, accountable for how digital, data, and AI drive commercial outcomes across the Japan business

Job Summary

  • This is a commercial-digital leadership role, not a technology position, accountable for how digital, data, and AI drive commercial outcomes across the Japan business.
  • You will shape commercial intent, align priorities, and quarterback end-to-end activation—from decision through delivery and adoption—ensuring measurable business impact.
  • Lead 3–4 direct reports and oversee 35+ FTEs and contractors within a newly integrated Digital & Technology function, setting clear accountabilities and performance standards.

Matching Summary

This is a commercial-digital leadership role, not a technology position, accountable for how digital, data, and AI drive commercial outcomes across the Japan business.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Digital, Data, and AI commercial outcomes
  • Strategic peer to Country Leadership Team
  • Drive digital engagement transformation
  • Quarterback demand through execution
  • Lead 3-4 direct reports and 35+ FTEs

Nice-to-have

  • Innovative thinking to question legacy models
  • Build a true one-team culture
  • Collaborative, outcome-oriented mindset

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience
  • Pharmaceutical industry exposure
  • Fluent English language capability required
  • Japanese language capability preferred

Work Rights

Not specified

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