Junior Business Analyst (Japanese Speaking) 2026

A great opportunity to join a dynamic, fast paced global pharmaceutical and life sciences auditing firm headquartered in the UK to collaborate with clients from leading global pharmaceutical companies. We are looking for a highly analytical and results-driven professional to join us in the business analysis team focussing on the Japan market. The role will help you to develop a solid understanding of the pharmaceutical industry, strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills, and to gain a unique insight into best practices across the industry.

As a member of the analysis team you will have great visibility and exposure to senior directors in the company and the opportunity to take on a high level of responsibility early-on in your career. You will be supported by an experienced analyst team through your development and training and be expected to collaborate and offer new insight within a close-knit team environment.

Key responsibilities

  • Liaising with internal STEM senior leadership and local project teams to establish project delivery requirements
  • Client facing – relationship building through project set up and delivery as well as managing external requests and deadlines.
  • Managing multiple client projects
  • Building and maintaining MS Excel databases from source data
  • Analysing client data using quantitative and qualitative methods to evaluate key performance indicators
  • Pressure testing source data and identifying areas for investigation
  • Collaborating with Project leaders and local teams to interpret data and formulate action plans and recommendations for clients
  • Produce high quality presentations and other deliverables for clients using MS PowerPoint
  • Supporting members in the analysis team to meet client deadlines and drive development and efficiencies within the team

Essential skills

  • Full proficiency in English and Japanese is a must
  • The ideal candidate must have a Science based degree in subjects with numerical emphasis (such as Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Engineering etc) or experience as an Analyst
  • Strong communication and project management skills to handle multiple projects with different stakeholders
  • Experience in using MS Excel and PowerPoint
  • Be proactive, with drive and ambition and a strong work ethic to grow in a dynamic environment with good opportunities to help develop and further the business as a whole
  • Analytical thinking
  • Problem-solving

Benefits

  • Hybrid working pattern
  • Company discretionary bonus scheme
  • 23 days Annual leave plus additional time off (+3 days) between Christmas and New Year and (+1) for birthday
  • Life Insurance
  • Pension under Salary Sacrifice Scheme
  • Optional Healthcare Insurance (after 6 months provision)
  • Long term Income protection
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Training Courses– to further support development needs.
  • Enhanced maternity package.
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Sabbatical leave (after 5 years of service)
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