Team Lead - Market Research & Forecasting - Japan Markets

Market Research & Forecasting Team Lead, Japan

Skillset: 10-12 years of quantitative market research and forecasting experience, experience working on Japan markets

Key Responsibilities:

- "Hands-on" Project Execution & Delivery: 50% time commitment

- Partner with market researchers based in the Japan BUs for high-quality execution and on-time delivery of the market research projects covering the spectrum of activities including Pivotal (secondary) and Primary research, social listening, and Forecasting

- Serves as a trusted advisor by actively participating in various phases of the project including kick-off, approach development, execution, insight generation, and data visualizations

For assigned projects may be required to:

- Communicate with stakeholders to present the final outputs and provide recommendations.

- Manage the data collection process with external agency partners to ensure data integrity and on-time delivery.

- Provide appropriate context for study findings based on prior market research, including secondary sources.

- Attention to detail in every step of the market research process to ensure accurate, on-time deliverables.

Transformation & Innovation: 10-20-time commitment:

- Identify projects related to Innovation and Continuous Improvement

- Drive new capabilities within the team

- Work in close collaboration with internal commercial services functions (Analytics and Data Science) and external vendors to advance initiatives aiming to drive integrated insights, new capabilities, and operational excellence

- Portfolio and People Management: 10-20%-time commitment

Portfolio Management:

- Ensures quality, speed, value, and compliance throughout the market research and forecasting value chain

- Ensures all research complies with company compliance policies.

- Establishes project management for seamless project execution, prioritization, and high-quality delivery from the team

- Allocates projects to team members to operate a full capacity

- Supports creation and maintenance of standard operating procedures (SOPs), and quality checklists that will enable excellent quality outputs for all outputs within the function

- Facilitates shared learning forums to identify challenges and establish best practices across the team

- Continues to expand the market research capability of the team by taking on more complex projects and delivering value

- Identifies improvement opportunities and implementation of analytics & research best practices

People Management:

- Lives the Leadership Principles: Connect with People, Be Determined, and Drive Continuous Improvement

- Embraces and champions change

- Identifies, recruits, and selects top talent; manages new-hire onboarding

- Monitors employee engagement and team health

- Utilizes myPM process to operationalize organizational goals for team members

- Partners with direct reports to create individual development planning/action planning

- Serves as a trusted career advisor, and works with Indy and LCCI based Leadership and HR to identify career opportunities as appropriate

- Coaches team members using the coaching framework by encouraging two-way dialogue and open feedback, listening actively, being flexible, and identifying knowledge, skill, and performance gaps

- Provides consultative value and removes barriers so the team can focus on prioritized work and provide

Education Requirements: MBA/Post Graduation in quantitative discipline from a reputed institution, or equivalent education and experience

Experience related requirements:

- 10-12 years of market research and/or forecasting experience with a demonstrated ability to think strategically in an ambiguous environment.

- 2+ years of experience in coaching and mentoring individuals

- Minimum 1.5 years tenure in current role

- Strong experience in the Japanese pharma industry is required

- Proficiency in Japanese language will be an advantage

Technical Skills:

- Strong critical and analytical thinking skills

- Strong forecasting, research, and analytical skills

- Experience in methodologies such as segmentation, end-to-end concept testing

- Experience in data visualization tools such as Tableau/ Power BI

- Advanced MS-office skills (MS-Excel and MS-PowerPoint)

Soft Skills:

- Ability to showcase people's agility while dealing with peers/ direct reports

- Strong work ethic, personal motivation, and team player who is dynamic and result-oriented

- Good presentation skills, interpersonal and communication skills

- Strong verbal and written communication skills, and ability to influence others.

- Ability to operate in a matrix environment, with ability to work across time zones