Associate Director, HH IT Data & Analytics Japan Capability Lead

Associate Director, HH IT Data & Analytics Japan Capability Lead

Primary Responsibilities

The primary responsibility of this technology leader includes

• Co-own Japan HH IT Data & Analytics Capability – As a key member of the Data & Analytics Agile team, focus on building capabilities to support Data Ingestion, Integration, Transformation, Visualization, Advanced Analytics capability. This role will be the Product Owner for one of the Product Lines within HH IT DNA for Japan
• Collaborate with HH IT DNA team members as well as other resources from our partners to deliver on these needs. Fosters a culture of engaged colleagues through leadership, motivation, and ensuring appropriate transparency in all actions and activities while holding self and team accountable for measured results. Serve as a role model for the broader organization
• Create a vision, strategy, and 1-3 year plan to evolve the HH IT DNA organization. Proven ability to communicate a business-centric technology vision that inspires and motivates the organization
• Collaborates with stakeholders across other HH IT DNA teams, other HH IT Delivery teams, HH IT Market teams, Market HH DNA Teams, HH Insights, Analytics & Data team to contribute to overall company success
• Apply risk-based decision-making to complex problems and consult with relevant subject matter advisors as needed to inform the decision. Operate with Integrity and ensure adherence to organization policies, quality assurance, and data protection processes.
• Drives and owns the solution architecture for the Japan HH IT DNA capabilities.
• Viewed as a partner by Executive colleagues who seek to meet the organization’s need through technology.
• Takes Data solutions provisioned by the company’s Foundation DNA as well as commercial solutions and integrate it for Human Health stakeholders
• Frequently communicates the Value Realization from the Technology capabilities deployed.
• Supports tracking and maintenance of the operating budget for the group, managing all resources, operational enhancement programs, and procurement processes.
• Scans the data and technology landscape to assess how we can use these solutions to support business imperatives. Follows through with Innovation PoC and onboarding of pertinent solutions in partnership with other stakeholders in the organization.
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Education Minimum Requirement - B.S. or M.S. in IT, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.

Required & Preferred Experience and Skills**

• 5+ years of relevant work experience, with demonstrated expertise in the Data and Analytics space including a strong technical understanding of tools and architecture
• Previous experience in Life sciences and Pharma domain.
• Demonstrated management and leadership experience
• Strong expertise in building and supporting Cloud Data solutions
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to quickly establish credibility and trust with a variety of stakeholders
• Ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders in Japan and the US. The candidate should be able to effectively communicate in English & Japanese
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Preferred Experience and Skills**

• Understanding of Japan Sales and Marketing data domains is a strong plus
• High proficiency in Data Management, Visualization, and Analytics
• AWS Data solution capability support, with special emphasis on AWS services
• Japanese language skill