Head of HR, Innovative Medicine Japan

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.comJob FunctionHuman ResourcesJob Sub FunctionHR Business PartnersJob CategoryPeople LeaderAll Job Posting Locations:Chiyoda, Tokyo, JapanJob DescriptionOur expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow.Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicineWe are searching for a Head of Human Resources, Innovative Medicine Japan, based in Tokyo, Japan. The role reports directly to the Head of Human Resources, Asia Pacific Region.PurposeHead of Human Resources, Innovative Medicine Japan will provide strategic HR partnership to the Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine Commercial Leadership team, which is J&J’s 3rd largest business globally and largest across the Asia Pacific Region.Role & ResponsibilityBusiness IntimacyCreate and deploy the strategic HR agenda for the business, aligned with HR, business, and shared services strategies and ensure integration of HR priorities into business plansEvaluate appropriate business, financial, or other drivers across multiple functional groups/countries/regions to inform HR solutions (e.g., track performance, diagnose capability gaps)Develop a trusted partnership or coaching relationship with a leader either internally (e.g. business leader) or externally that enhances the leader’s impactBuilding Organizational CapabilityIdentify critical business capability needs and partner with business leaders to develop and execute appropriate strategies to strengthen the organizationPartner with a business and HR team to recommend a strategy that anticipates and addresses future changes in business conditionsFind innovative ways to use existing solutions and acquire resources to meet business needsDriving Talent AgendaIdentify and diagnose talent needs of the business through strong business and analytical acumen and effective analysisCreate and deploy talent strategy to attract, develop, reward, and retain talent, including robust succession-planned pipeline and critical capability buildingEnsure meaningful engagement, development, energy, and effective performance of team talent needs to ensure market competitivenessCulture And EngagementPartner with business leaders to shape culture and employee engagement strategies guided by Our Credo, attrition and exit survey insights, predictive retention modeling, etc.Drive culture of Our Credo, growth, collaboration, and inclusion within teamsEffectively partner across OneHR Japan on country-specific talent and organizational challenges and opportunitiesEnable execution of OneHR service delivery within Japan; establish strong partnership with the Corporate and Global Services team to ensure meeting the needs of the Japanese BusinessQualifications / RequirementsMinimum of 15+ years professional experience required; 5 years of HR or HR consulting field experience preferred, and 5+ years leading a teamOverseas professional experience beyond home country is also preferredMust be an enthusiastic leader with a proven commitment to building a positive work environment required.Ability to understand and integrate internal and external business drivers and financial metrics to drive talent outcomes for the business is required.Experience with innovative change efforts, including developing and implementing detailed change management plans is required.Experience supporting multiple business functions and working in various industries, preferably within large, complex organizations is preferred.Experience of driving strategic change to meet changing business needs and exploring new business models is required.Experience managing, planning and implementing projects and business support initiatives is required.Must have relationship management, coaching and collaboration skills required.Influence, shaping solutions, negotiation and partnership skills are required.Experience using data to influence senior business leaders requiredMust embody strong interpersonal, consultative and facilitation skills required.This position will be located in Tokyo, Japan and require 10% travel.