Senior Manager/Account Director, Healthcare

Part of The Weber Shandwick Collective (TWSC), we’re the earned-first global communications agency, led by world-class strategic thinkers and creative activators. We create shared and sustainable value for businesses, people, and society. We energize the right mix of talent, using the right platforms and latest technology to choreograph stories that make a real and meaningful impact for some of the world’s leading brands and businesses. 

Our game-changing work is recognized by some of the most prestigious industry awards bodies, and we have won more than 135 Lions at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. We’re also PRWeek’s 2024 Global Agency of the Year as well as being listed on the Ad Age A-List 2024 and Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies 2024.  

What’s Happening?

Join our vibrant Tokyo team where cultural insight meets bold ideas. Weber Shandwick is seeking a talented and proactive Marketing communications / Business development manager (title commensurate with experience) to join our growing team, working with members with global background. You will work closely with both clients and internal teams to support strategic communication planning, lead media, and deliver exceptional results that drive brand impact.

What Will You Be Doing?

• Brand and Reputation Building: Support the development and execution of communications and marketing activities. Strengthen local brand visibility through media engagement, leadership positioning, and storytelling aligned with APAC and global narratives.
• Content and Campaign Development: Develop high quality content including press releases, leadership messages, case studies, web updates, social content, newsletters, event materials, and internal communications. Coordinate local marketing initiatives, industry events, and speaking engagements.
• Awards and Creative Excellence: Lead regional award submissions, support in market entries, and develop case study materials, decks, and collateral. Manage amplification across owned and external channels.
• Digital and Website Management: Manage updates to website content including work portfolios, case studies, team updates, and award wins. Ensure accuracy, consistency, and alignment with regional messaging.
• Work closely with local and regional leadership team to support visibility and brand positioning. Maintain productive relationships with media, industry partners, and internal regional teams.

Who Are You?

• Five to six years of experience in communications and marketing
• Strong writing and communication skills in Japanese and English
• Experience in content development, brand reputation management, and integrated campaigns
• Comfortable working in a collaborative, cross market environment
• Strong project management skills and attention to detail

About our Client Experience Community

Members of our Client Experience Community are business partners to our clients by helping them to address opportunities or issues with communications strategies. We are the instigators of great work, lead the strategic development of integrated, cross-platform solutions and serve as the client’s advocate, ensuring quality ideas and an outstanding client experience. Client experiences teams set the agenda and vision for our partners, lead the development of our best work and create fruitful client relationships. We explore marketplace opportunities and clients need to grow our relationships and increase our value as a trusted partner to our clients in their best and most challenging days.

 

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Part of The Weber Shandwick Collective (TWSC), we’re the earned-first global communications agency, led by world-class strategic thinkers and creative activators. We create shared and sustainable value for businesses, people, and society. We energize the right mix of talent, using the right platforms and latest technology to choreograph stories that make a real and meaningful impact for some of the world’s leading brands and businesses. 

Our game-changing work is recognized by some of the most prestigious industry awards bodies, and we have won more than 135 Lions at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. We’re also PRWeek’s 2024 Global Agency of the Year as well as being listed on the Ad Age A-List 2024 and Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies 2024.  

What’s Happening?

Join our vibrant Tokyo team where cultural insight meets bold ideas. Weber Shandwick is seeking a talented and proactive Senior Manager / Account Director (title commensurate with experience) to join our growing social impact practice, working with members with global background . You will work closely with both clients and internal teams to support strategic communication planning, lead media , and deliver exceptional results that drive brand impact.

What Will You Be Doing?

• Leads/manages multiple integrated work streams and partners with mid-level clients to deliver on time/on budget work plans with minimal
• supervision: Drives development of tactical plans, translating strategies into tactics, ensuring high quality deliverables align with strategies.
• Builds expertise and understanding in sustainability and social impact.
• Facilitates cross-functional team integration; contributes to development of client programs and cross-community implementation activities
• Advance’s ability to develop long-term client plans and program recommendations
• Proactively supports and suggests improvements to exceed client expectations by leveraging industry knowledge/experience
• Develops and builds relationships with media and diverse set of influencers
• Brainstorms and brings to life compelling ideas for clients, media and influencers
• Manages ongoing team resourcing/staffing to ensure successful delivery of work product
• Manages development of media materials, and conducts media outreach

Who Are You?

• 5–7 years of experience in public relations, sustainability communications, ESG, corporate reputation, or integrated communications — ideally within a PR or consulting agency.
• A strong interest in (or background working with) sustainability, social impact, ESG initiatives, purpose-driven campaigns, or organizations driving positive change.
• Native-level Japanese communication skills with strong written and verbal English proficiency, enabling effective collaboration with global and regional teams.
• Comfortable leading cross-market collaboration and translating global sustainability strategies into locally relevant, actionable communication programs.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and workstreams simultaneously, with a high level of attention to detail and accountability.
• A confident, thoughtful communicator who can guide clients, mentor junior staff, and contribute proactively as a collaborative team player.
• Familiarity with digital, social, and key opinion leaders’ engagement as it relates to sustainability storytelling and purpose-led campaigns in the Japanese market.
• Passionate about social issues, environmental trends, cultural insights, and creative storytelling that inspire awareness, behavior change, and positive impact.

What You’ll Bring to the Team

• A collaborative, inclusive mindset and the positive energy needed to inspire teams, clients, and partners around purpose-driven work.
• Genuine curiosity about Japanese culture, social trends, and the evolving sustainability landscape, with a passion for meaningful, values-led storytelling.
• A strong sense of ownership, professionalism, and commitment to delivering high-quality work that drives real impact for clients and communities.
• A desire to continue growing as a communications leader within a supportive, mission-driven, and globally connected environment. 

About our Client Experience Community

Members of our Client Experience Community are business partners to our clients by helping them to address opportunities or issues with communications strategies. We are the instigators of great work, lead the strategic development of integrated, cross-platform solutions and serve as the client’s advocate, ensuring quality ideas and an outstanding client experience. Client experiences teams set the agenda and vision for our partners, lead the development of our best work and create fruitful client relationships. We explore marketplace opportunities and clients need to grow our relationships and increase our value as a trusted partner to our clients in their best and most challenging days.

 

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Part of The Weber Shandwick Collective (TWSC), we’re the earned-first global communications agency, led by world-class strategic thinkers and creative activators. We create shared and sustainable value for businesses, people, and society. We energise the right mix of talent, using the right platforms and latest technology to choreograph stories that make a real and meaningful impact for some of the world’s leading brands and businesses. 

Our game-changing work is recognised by some of the most prestigious industry awards bodies, and we have won more than 135 Lions at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. We’re also PRWeek’s 2024 Global Agency of the Year as well as being listed on the Ad Age A-List 2024 and Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies 2024. 

 

About The Opportunity:

Weber Shandwick is currently seeking an ambitious senior-level Corporate PR professional for our Tokyo office to oversee key accounts. In this role, you will cultivate strong relationships with clients both domestically and internationally, serving as the lead for account and team management, overseeing multiple projects and team members.

Responsibilities include proposing communication programs and specific activities aligned with client goals, ensuring effective project execution, providing career development and learning opportunities for junior team members, and allocating resources in line with client budgets. Along with building strong relationships with our current clients, your responsibilities will also include contributing to new business development.

This position holds significance not only in positively impacting society through various projects but also plays a crucial role in reputation building for Weber Shandwick. It offers an opportunity to enhance practical experience and insights at an advanced level.

 

What You Will Do:

• Manage relationships with key corporate Japan clients seeking support with “Go Global” communications
• Build trust and develop a deep understanding of clients’ business and target audience, collaborating with team members to provide solutions that meet client needs
• Focus on deepening and improving ongoing relationships with existing clients and actively participate in opportunities to build portfolio of new “Go-Global” Japanese clients
• Comprehend clients’ objectives and communications priorities, devising and executing PR and Communications strategies accordingly
• Foster and nurture strong relationships with the media, and arrange interviews and meetings with the media and key client spokespeople as appropriate;
• Cultivate positive relationships with junior members and nurture their organisational and professional development through hands-on support and mentorship;
• Actively participate in office activities, meetings, seminars, etc., to cultivate strong internal working relationships and enhance collaboration opportunities.

 

What You Will Need:

• Native-Level Japanese / Business-Level English (Ability to conduct business smoothly);
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Corporate Communications;
• Strong experience planning and executing corporate communications PR strategies and tactics;
• Proven track record of successfully leading and managing large-scale projects, including international events, media programs, campaigns, and crisis scenarios
• Strong experience with media relations, particularly in the English-speaking world (online, business, general newspapers, magazines, TV programmes, SNS, influencers, etc.);
• Experience in planning and executing multi-channel communications strategies and tactics;
• Ability to efficiently navigate and utilise social media;
• Adept writing skills.

 

Competencies

• Client Service – client focus and ability to build trust and rapport across all levels
• Project Management – ability to delegate tasks and plan/execute projects to meet target deadlines
• Proactivity – exhibit relentless pursuit for new and innovative talent strategies
• Collaboration – build strong relationships at all levels across the organization
• Critical Thinking – ask probing questions; anticipate and address critical talent gaps and needs
• Conflict Resolution – possess sound judgment and savvy in navigating and resolving complex talent and organizational issues
• Business Acumen – align talent strategies to drive business goals

 

What We Look For:

• Highly motivated individuals with a passion for driving cultural change through Communications;
• Strong knowledge of Japanese corporate culture and business landscape
• Working in a multi-cultural environment and/or experience living abroad a plus
• Strong presentation and communication skills;
• Strong speaking and writing skills;
• A team-player attitude and ability to think outside the box;
• Empathy ownership, and a strong sense of responsibility;
• Creative and innovative individuals with a natural sense of curiosity;
• Proactive networkers who can make connections with people across the business and externally with clients.

 

Note from the team

Weber Shandwick is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Weber Shandwick is committed to building a culture where all employees are seen as equal, are respected and where all opinions are heard. We take pride in our inclusive hiring, as well as our diverse workforce and we welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

Personal data held by Weber Shandwick relating to employment applications will be used in accordance with our Recruiting Privacy Statement, which is available on our website.

Due to the large number of applications received, we apologize if we are unable to provide a response or feedback on unsuccessful applications. We appreciate the time taken to apply for the role and your recent interest in Weber Shandwick.

 

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