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Job ID : 1585636 Date Updated : April 3rd, 2026
Strategic HR Business Partner

Strategic HRBP - Global Healthcare Firm (Full remote)

Location Tokyo - 23 Wards
Job Type Permanent Full-time
Salary 12 million yen ~ 14 million yen

Work Style

Remote Work and WFH

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.

Client Details

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

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

Job 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

To apply online please click the 'Apply' button below. For a confidential discussion about this role please contact Claire Bao on +81 3 6627 6074.

General Requirements

Minimum Experience Level No experience
Career Level Mid Career
Minimum English Level Fluent
Minimum Japanese Level Fluent
Minimum Education Level Bachelor's Degree
Visa Status Permission to work in Japan required

Required Skills

  • 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

Job Location

  • Tokyo - 23 Wards

Work Conditions

Job Type Permanent Full-time
Salary 12 million yen ~ 14 million yen
Industry Pharmaceutical

Job Category