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Head of Global Biotech Manufacturing (GBM) Japan

 

メルクと一緒に、あなたの力を発揮しよう!  
 
冒険、限界への挑戦、そして発見に焦がれるあなたへ。あなたの大志を、メルクで羽ばたかせましょう!科学とテクノロジーを駆使したイノベーションに情熱を注ぐメルクのスタッフは世界中で活躍中です。ヘルスケア、生命科学、エレクトロニクスの分野で、メルクのソリューションは人々の暮らしをますます豊かなものにしています。あなたとメルクの力を合わせて、大きな夢を抱きましょう。メルクは、人、顧客、患者、そしてこの地球という惑星が共存する豊かな世界の構築に情熱を注いでいます。このためメルクでは、好奇心にあふれた人材を募集中です。メルクと一緒に、想像を超えた世界を開拓しませんか?  

 

患者さんのためにひとつになって団結し、生命の誕生、QOLの向上、命をつなぐサポートをすることか、ヘルスケアにおける私たちの目的です。私たちは、腫瘍学、神経学、不妊治療などの疾患領域において、医薬品、インテリジェント装置、革新的技術を開発します。私たちのチームは、人生のすべてのステージで患者さんを助けるために、情熱と執拗な好奇心を持って6大陸全体で協力して働いています。ヘルスケアチームに入ることは、多様的で包含的、そして柔軟な職場文化の一部となることです。世界中で個人的な能力開発とキャリアアップの素晴らしいチャンスが待ち受けています。

 

YOUR ROLE

The Head of Global Biotech Manufacturing (GBM) Japan is responsible for overseeing the entire end-to-end supply chain within the country. This includes managing demand and supply planning for drug products, coordinating raw material procurement, handling production and capacity planning, supervising packaging and visual inspection operations, as well as site management, third-party logistics (3PL), vendor relations, customer service order processing, and wholesale channel management. All activities are focused on ensuring timely and complete delivery to customers and continually boosting operational efficiency. In addition, this position is essential for building and sustaining strategic partnerships with suppliers and wholesalers that align with market business strategies. The role sits within Global Biotech Manufacturing, regional Supply Network Operations, and the Japan Country leadership teams

 

WHO YOU ARE

  • Lead a team of 36 across manufacturing, supply chain, and wholesaler management, fostering integration and purpose.
  • Oversee Japan market end-to-end supply chain from import to distribution.
  • Participate in leadership meetings to develop long-term strategies.
  • Drive network performance KPIs include incident rate, emissions, lead time, QA Index, EBIT, OTIF, cost, forecast accuracy, inventory, rebates, DSO, people development, and engagement.
  • Promote organizational, people, and culture development.
  • Manage new product introductions and champion the IBP (S&OP) process among stakeholders.
  • Identify and resolve supply constraints from global sites and CMOs.
  • Handle internal and external audits, ensuring timely completion of follow-up actions.
  • Represent supply in quarterly business reviews and addresses sales impacts.
  • Ensure accurate rolling 24-month forecasts for supply and inventory planning.
  • Provide analytical support to Atsugi and global teams for production and procurement.
  • Direct supplier management, ensuring timely POs, deliveries, and price negotiations.
  • Maintain SAP master data compliant with local regulations, ensuring correct transactions.
  • Negotiate and manage wholesaler rebate rates and relationships.
  • Allocate orders during supply shortages to ensure continuity.
  • Lead operational improvements and Gemba initiatives (TIMWOODS, Go-Gemba).
  • Advance talent development through HIPO and succession planning.
  • University degree in supply chain, technical or business management
  • APICS CSCP certified
  • 8 years overseas experience in multinational settings
  • 10+ years leadership experience in pharmaceutical operations or supply chain
  • Proficiency with MS Office; strong analytical and numerical skills
  • Demonstrated success in project management, process improvement, and implementation
  • Led cross-functional projects and product launches, effective communicator
  • In-depth knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry and its supply chain
  • Fluent in Japanese and English

 

 

私たちが提供するもの:私たちは、さまざまな背景、視点、人生経験を持つ好奇心旺盛な人々で構成されるグループです。この多様性が卓越性と革新を促進し、科学と技術のリーダーシップを強化すると信じています。私たちは、すべての人が自分のペースで成長し発展するためのアクセスと機会を創出することにコミットしています。何百万もの人々に影響を与え、誰もが人類の進歩を支持できるようにする包括性と帰属感のある文化を築くために私たちに参加してください!

 

今すぐ応募して、発見を促し、人類の発展を高めることに専念するチームの一員になりましょう!

Job Requisition ID:  295874
Location:  Tokyo
Career Level:  E - Professional (10+ years)
Working time model:  Full-time, Part-time possible

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