IT Strategy Lead - Global Life Sciences Firm

About the Role:
This is a strategic position for a professional eager to contribute to Japan's IT vision while collaborating with global teams and closely partnering with executives. The role focuses on shaping IT strategies that align with business goals, driving innovation, and ensuring end-to-end IT effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop IT Business Strategy - Lead and co-create technology-driven business strategies that align with local and regional objectives, ensuring measurable and impactful results.
• Innovate and Improve - Identify emerging business opportunities, work with architects, designers, and product leads to create prototypes, and deliver continuous improvements to business-critical solutions.
• Stakeholder Management - Act as the central point for integrating and aligning IT-related needs from diverse stakeholders across the organization.
• Optimize Solutions - Promote and implement reusable IT solutions to address shared business challenges and drive efficiency.
• Ensure Operational Excellence - Collaborate with IT teams and other domains to maintain end-to-end IT effectiveness, ensuring robust support for business operations..

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Education: A bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, business administration etc.
• Experience:
• • Proven track record of developing and implementing IT strategies in alignment with business objectives.
  • Extensive experience in stakeholder management, including working with executive-level teams.
  • Strong background in business process improvement, IT architecture, and solution delivery.
• Technical Skills:
  • Knowledge of modern IT systems, architecture, and enterprise solutions.
  • Familiarity with agile methodologies and experience in driving innovation through prototyping and collaboration.
• Soft Skills:
  • Exceptional leadership and communication abilities.
  • Analytical thinking with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
  • Team-oriented mindset with the ability to collaborate across diverse teams and global networks.
• Language Skills: Proficiency in both Japanese and English is required.

• Competitive Compensation: A salary package designed to attract top-tier talent.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Includes a hybrid corporate pension system (defined benefit and defined contribution plans), diverse leave policies, and more.
• Flexibility: Flexible work arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for advancement both domestically and internationally within a global network