Research Manager (Expert-Led Strategy & Insights / Japan)

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Job Summary

GLG Research leverages the world’s leading platform for expertise, insights and intelligence to deliver comprehensive answers for complex business challenges. We combine the execution rigor and problem-solving of top-tier management consultants and market researchers with deep insights of leading industry professionals to staff bespoke client engagement teams. These engagement teams leverage GLG capabilities and are supported by a GLG Research team for thought-partnership, quality oversight and scope management. Our unique approach provides streamlined, but customizable project support to deliver in-depth actionable insights to client questions.

We are seeking a Research Manager (expert-led Strategy & Insights) to join our APAC Research Team, based in Tokyo, Japan. The successful candidate will be supporting a range of life sciences, tech, industrial and private equity clients on a number of strategic topics, including but not limited to market mapping, voice-of-customer, commercial due diligence, and growth strategy engagements. We are looking for strategy consultant generalists who have had exposure to the Industrials (Keiretsu / Sogo Shosha), Technology and Life Sciences sectors in particular. Candidates who possess a strong fundamental consulting toolkit and a desire to apply those skills across diverse sectors are invited to apply.

Specific responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Dual role supporting all aspects of client project scoping, development and closing, manage projects from start to finish and work hand-in-hand with each engagement team and client to ensure top quality level of service and deliverables
• Lead engagement teams with market research, pitch materials preparation, report writing etc. for client pitching and project delivery
• Develop and grow the expert-led research business through collaboration with internal business development and client services teams in Japan
• Exposure to a broad range of functional responsibilities, including product development, capital allocation, sales, marketing, and operations
• Regular exposure to the regional GLG senior management team and broader organisation, and opportunities to build strong relationships with our clients
• The position will report to the geographic lead / Vice President for North APAC research who will provide a close mentoring environment to rapidly accelerate development in Japan. Research is a fast growing line of business at GLG which creates significant opportunities for increasing responsibilities
• Lead Research business development initiatives to expand GLG’s footprint in the Japan market, acting as a bridge between research delivery and commercial growth.

An ideal candidate will have the following:

• Minimum ~5 years’ experience at a strategy consulting or research firm
• Experience supporting Industrials, Technology and Life Sciences projects is very desirable; however, a generalist mindset and the ability to pivot across multiple industries is essential.
• Solid core consulting skills, including slide-making, story-telling, client communication, stakeholder management, project management, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional stakeholder relationships
• Superior written and oral communication skills in the Japanese business context.
• Full business proficiency in English and Japanese is mandatory.
• Solid computer skills, i.e., Microsoft Office
• Entrepreneurial zeal along with successful track record working in a close team environment
• Act with the highest integrity and professionalism in all their endeavours
• Think creatively and focus on opportunities for growth
• Exhibit constant attention to detail and demonstrate the ability and initiative to handle increasing responsibility over time
• Bachelor's or higher degree or equivalent work experience

Benefits

• Full social insurance coverage
• Company-sponsored medical insurance including life, accident, and disability coverage, monthly medical allowance
• Free gym membership
• Support for certification and learning expenses (available to employees with over 1 year of service)
• Mobility Program
• Employee Assistance Program (free mental health support services)
• Free AMH testing (for female employees)
• Maven Maternity and Fertility (free support programs for childbirth, fertility treatment, adoption, and parenting)
• Calm (free access to the relaxation and mindfulness app)
• Sick Leave, 20 days of PTO
• Sabbatical Leave (3-month leave for employees with over 5 years of service)
• Personal Service Day (one volunteer day per year)
• Free access to the Go1 online learning platform
• Benefit One – Free access to participating fitness gyms
• Monitor rental for remote work
• Free beverages at the office (coffee, tea, water, juice, etc.)
• Weekly free lunch at the office (once a week)
• Hybrid work