Executive Director – Japan Representative

Overview

Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) International Department seeks a strong leader with excellent relationship building, leadership, management, and communication skills to run its Tokyo, Japan office. The Japan Representative/ Executive Director/ Deputy Vice President of the Japan Office is a senior externally facing leader with significant influence in Japan’s healthcare policy landscape. The Executive Director will be the single point of accountability for PhRMA’s advocacy in Japan, representing the organization at the highest levels with government, industry, and media, while leading a small, high-performing team. The position reports to the Vice President, International Advocacy in Washington, D.C., and works in close partnership with JBEC and member company leadership in Japan.

The role blends strategic vision with hands-on leadership. It demands an ability to navigate complex policy issues — most notably drug pricing and re...