Project Manager / Life Science Services

Education:

B.S. in Life Sciences; M.S. in the Life Sciences is preferred.

Courses in Project Management are beneficial.

Experience:

• Prior experience managing testing project for pharmaceutical clients in a Pharma & Biopharma Manufacturing & Testing Services company would be highly preferred. Experience working in a CMO/CDMO setup where there is a need to manage external pharmaceutical clients would also be ideal.
• Relevant experience in the Life Science industries working with pharmaceutical clients could also be considered.
• Experience in verbal and written communication with clients in Japanese language and cultural setting. (MUST)
• Greater than 5 years of client facing experience (MUST)
• Experience in hosting multi-site conference calls across continents. (nice to have)
• Experience in Project Management, in particular running scientific projects. (nice to have)
• 4-6 years’ experience in a job where good verbal and written communication skills were required. (MUST)

Knowledge and Skills:

• Native or fluent in Japanese language skills are essential.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English (TOEIC: 800 and above or equivalent)

• Translation and interpretation skills between the Japanese language and English
• Effective in dealing directly with clients, internal operational teams, and commercial colleagues at UK, US and APAC sites
• A proactive approach to all aspects of customer service
• Strong analytical and problem solving abilities
• Ability to exercise good judgment
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel is necessary
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project and Microsoft PowerPoint is preferable but not required