Japan Dhh Leader

Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp

Tokyo, Japan
Hybrid
10+ years digital data ai experience
Pharmaceutical industry exposure required
Fluent english language capability
This is a commercial-digital leadership role accountable for how digital, data, and AI drive commercial outcomes across the Japan business

Job Summary

  • This is a commercial-digital leadership role accountable for how digital, data, and AI drive commercial outcomes across the Japan business.
  • The Executive Director serves as a primary strategic partner to senior commercial leadership, translating business priorities into integrated, outcome-driven plans.
  • The role involves leading a newly integrated Digital & Technology function overseeing 35+ FTEs and contractors while building a one-team culture.

Matching Summary

This is a commercial-digital leadership role accountable for how digital, data, and AI drive commercial outcomes across the Japan business.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10+ years digital data AI experience
  • Pharmaceutical industry exposure required
  • Fluent English language capability
  • Strategic commercial partnership skills
  • AI-enabled insight-driven engagement

Nice-to-have

  • Japanese language capability preferred
  • Experience in complex global matrix
  • Bias for action and enterprise impact
  • Collaborative outcome-oriented mindset
  • Ability to influence without authority

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years experience in digital, analytics, data, or AI
  • Pharmaceutical industry background required
  • Fluent English proficiency mandatory
  • Japanese language capability preferred
  • Leadership of 35+ FTEs and contractors

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