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About the Role

This position serves as the strategic people partner to the Japan leadership team, aligning people strategies with business priorities to strengthen capabilities, accelerate growth, and elevate engagement. The role focuses on end-to-end local HR management, partnering with stakeholders to deliver impactful HR solutions tailored to the Japanese market and business context, driving organizational change, building leadership effectiveness, stewarding culture, connecting local needs with global initiatives, and ensuring compliance with Japanese employment regulations.

Responsibilities

Align local Talent priorities and agendas with business goals.
Lead the development and implementation of Talent plans/initiatives in collaboration with the Local leadership team.
Lead and support organizational change within UCB Japan.
Foster cultural consistency aligned with company values.
Drive effective change management tailored to local teams.
Enhance leadership capabilities.
Develop and retain critical local talent.
Improve employee engagement across all levels of UCB Japan.
Partner with Learning and Talent Development Team and local stakeholders to design and deliver development activities.
Enable the ongoing growth of leadership teams.
Lead the staffing of key local positions in partnership with UCB Japan’s Talent Acquisition team and local hiring managers.
Promote internal mobility to leverage existing talent.
Oversee the effective management of the entire employee lifecycle and employee relations matters specific to UCB Japan.
Serve as a core member of UCB’s global and regional strategic Talent projects.
Share actionable insights on local business needs based on Japan’s business landscape, local leadership needs, and market nuances.
Act as a Role model of company’s Leadership Value Principles.

Requirements

Deep knowledge of HR and labor relations in Japan.
Ability to collaborate with and influence senior management.
Ability to balance strategic thinking with execution.
Proficiency in leveraging HR systems/technology.
Ensuring data quality and using analytics to support local HR decision-making.
International or overseas work experience is a strong plus.
Experience in Life Sciences or Healthcare Industry is a plus.

Skills

Strategic thinking
Interpersonal skills
Bilingual proficiency in Japanese and English
HR systems/technology proficiency
Data analysis

Location

Tokyo, Japan

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Head of People and Culture

About the Company

UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company focusing on the fields of neurology and immunology.
Approximately 8,500 employees worldwide are inspired by patients and driven by science.
At UCB, we value creating value, not just doing work.
We aim to achieve results for patients by embracing challenges, collaborating, and pursuing innovation.
We foster a caring and supportive culture where everyone is respected, accepted, and can do their best.
We always aim for 'beyond', delivering human value for patients, employees, and the planet.
Working at UCB allows you to experience personal growth, build your career freely, and reach your full potential.

Equal Opportunity

UCB values equal opportunity.
All hiring decisions are made regardless of any legally protected attribute.
If you require special accommodation during the selection process, please contact EMEA-Reasonable_Accommodation@ucb.com.