Director of Data Solutions & Innovation – Healthcare Technology

Director of Data Solutions & Innovation – Healthcare Technology

Position Summary

This leadership role focuses on driving data-centric business solutions for clients in the healthcare sector by leading a high-performing team responsible for data platform development, BI implementation, and AI-driven innovation. You will play a key role in leveraging enterprise-level data to deliver insights, optimize decision-making, and build scalable, future-ready analytics solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a department (~50 people) delivering three core services:

  1. Implementation and operation of client-facing data warehouse (DWH) and business intelligence (BI) systems

  2. Development and maintenance of SaaS-based analytics solutions using sales and real-world healthcare data

  3. Customized reporting and data services tailored to client needs

• Drive strategy and operations to achieve revenue targets in the data & analytics division

• Collaborate with global teams to localize and expand offerings in the Japanese market

• Lead the exploration and deployment of emerging technologies such as generative AI to build innovative tools and services

• Oversee organizational change initiatives aimed at evolving the team into a solution-focused business unit

Career Path & Expectations

• 0–3 Months: Deepen understanding of internal offerings and business priorities

• 3–6 Months: Take full ownership as a department leader

• 6–12 Months: Lead transformation initiatives to enhance organizational structure and service delivery

What Makes This Role Unique

• Work with rich healthcare data sets to design solutions that impact business decisions across the organization

• Opportunity to shape and scale core service offerings both locally and globally

• Autonomy to conceptualize and launch new tools tailored to the Japanese market, while maintaining strong global alignment

Example Projects

• Full-stack infrastructure and BI system deployment for a major healthcare client

• Launch of a cloud-based SaaS analytics tool for market and performance insights

Team Environment

• Multidisciplinary team including data architects, engineers, analysts, scientists, and project managers

• Open and collaborative culture with minimal hierarchy and strong team cohesion

• Balanced mix of global coordination and local autonomy for solution development

Compensation

• Annual Salary Range: ¥18,000,000 – ¥25,000,000 (JPY), including base and variable components

• Potential sign-on bonus(es) may be offered based on experience and fit

• Hybrid work model with flexible scheduling and strong work-life balance support

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience leading a 10+ member team, including revenue and performance management

• Strong client-facing communication skills and ability to translate business needs into technical solutions

• Experience managing end-to-end DWH/BI system proposals and implementation

• Native-level Japanese and business-level English proficiency

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with BI tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, MotionBoard)

• Working knowledge of relational databases such as PostgreSQL, Oracle, or SQL Server (including stored procedures)

• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS) for DWH/BI deployment

• Background in healthcare analytics or healthcare-focused data platforms

Work Style

• Hybrid: Tokyo-based office (Shinagawa area) + remote flexibility