Principal, Analytics & AI Solutions (Japan Pharma)

About the Company A global healthcare analytics firm at the forefront of real-world data (RWD) and AI-driven insights. The organization partners with leading pharmaceutical companies to transform complex patient-level data into actionable intelligence that shapes commercial and clinical strategy. With a strong international footprint and growing presence in Japan, the business is investing in an AI-first operating model, redesigning how analytics is delivered at scale.

The Opportunity This is a high-impact leadership role within the Japan business, ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of: Pharma domain expertise Advanced analytics (RWD, claims, EHR) AI-driven transformation You will act as the analytical authority in Japan—shaping client engagements, defining methodologies, and building scalable, AI-enabled analytics solutions.

This role goes beyond execution. You will influence what is sold, how it is delivered, and how capabilities evolve in a fast-growing, high-visibility environment.

Key Responsibilities

Lead client engagements (Pharma focus) Partner with pharma brand, medical, and commercial teams to define key business questions Design analytical frameworks across patient journey, treatment patterns, and market dynamics Deliver insights that combine data rigor with strategic narrative Present to senior stakeholders with credibility and clarity Drive solutioning & pre-sales Support business development with deep, data-driven insights Translate client needs into analytical approaches with clear business impact Act as a subject matter expert in discussions involving methodology and feasibility Build AI-enabled analytics capabilities Develop scalable frameworks (e.

g., patient segmentation, treatment pathways, switching dynamics) Collaborate with offshore analytics teams to operationalize and automate workflows Contribute to building an AI-first analytics model, improving speed and quality of delivery Leadership & team development Mentor and develop junior analytics talent Set quality standards and best practices across engagements Contribute to the strategic growth of the Japan business Requirements What We’re Looking For Required: Strong experience in pharma or healthcare analytics (mandatory) Hands-on expertise with real-world data (RWD) such as claims or EHR Proven ability to work directly with pharma stakeholders (commercial, medical, HEOR, etc.)

Strong analytical problem-solving and ability to translate data into business insights Interest and familiarity with AI-driven analytics approaches Experience in client-facing or consulting environments Preferred: Experience with Japan-specific healthcare datasets (e.g., MDV, JMDC, NDB, etc.) Bilingual in Japanese and English (Japanese for client interactions, English for internal communication) Experience in areas such as treatment pathways, patient segmentation, or outcomes analysis Exposure to global or cross-regional team collaboration Benefits Why This Role?

Be part of a genuinely AI-first transformation (not just strategy, but execution) Work directly with top-tier pharma clients in Japan High level of ownership and influence in a growing business Opportunity to shape the future of analytics delivery in healthcare