The organisation is a communications and advisory business operating in Japan, with a focus on helping clients communicate effectively with important audiences. It offers an environment where strategic thinking, creativity and strong professional relationships are valued. The company works collaboratively across disciplines and markets, enabling employees to contribute to complex, high-profile assignments.
Its healthcare practice supports organisations operating in a highly regulated and rapidly evolving sector. This creates opportunities to work on meaningful communications challenges involving patients, healthcare professionals, policymakers and wider communities. Employees are encouraged to bring curiosity, integrity and a commitment to producing thoughtful, evidence-based work.
The role is based in Tokyo and offers the opportunity to contribute to a specialist healthcare team within a broader communications organisation.
As Associate Director, Healthcare, you will help lead healthcare communications programmes for clients in Japan. The role involves developing strategic recommendations, overseeing high-quality deliverables and supporting the delivery of integrated communications campaigns. [Suggestion: You will advise clients on corporate, brand, product and stakeholder communications across the healthcare landscape.]
Key responsibilities are expected to include managing client relationships, translating complex scientific or healthcare information into clear communications, and coordinating work across internal teams and external partners. You will also contribute to new-business activity, including proposals, presentations and the development of creative and strategic ideas.
Success will require sound judgement, excellent communication skills and the ability to balance strategic thinking with reliable execution in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Proven experience in healthcare communications, public relations, marketing communications or a closely related field.
Strong understanding of healthcare stakeholders, including patients, healthcare professionals, policymakers and industry groups.
Ability to develop clear communications strategies from complex scientific, medical or business information.
Demonstrated experience managing client relationships and delivering projects to a high professional standard.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Confidence presenting recommendations to senior clients and internal decision-makers.
Strong organisational skills, commercial awareness and attention to detail.
Ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and manage competing priorities.
