Join a leading global data analytics and technology solutions organisation as a Business Analyst - GenAI & AI Data Solutions in Tokyo, supporting pharmaceutical, biotechnology and life sciences companies in their adoption of advanced artificial intelligence technologies.
This permanent opportunity focuses on Generative AI (GenAI), business analysis, requirements gathering, enterprise AI consulting, digital transformation and AI solution delivery, offering the chance to connect emerging technology capabilities with practical business challenges.
You will play a key role in identifying opportunities for AI-driven business transformation, working closely with enterprise clients to understand operational priorities, evaluate potential GenAI use cases and translate business objectives into clear, actionable solution requirements.
A central responsibility will be engaging with senior business stakeholders, including Vice President and C-suite executives, to understand organisational challenges, identify areas for improvement and define the business outcomes expected from AI initiatives.
You will assess potential Generative AI applications based on their business value, technical feasibility and implementation requirements, helping clients prioritise opportunities that can deliver meaningful operational improvements.
Working across business and technology functions, you will develop functional requirements, business process documentation, user stories and solution specifications that guide AI engineers, data teams, architects and delivery specialists.
The role also involves supporting the design and implementation of enterprise AI solutions using platforms such as ChatGPT Enterprise, Microsoft Copilot Studio and AWS Bedrock, connecting business requirements with practical technical capabilities.
You will contribute throughout the solution delivery lifecycle, supporting requirements validation, test case development, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), issue resolution and implementation coordination.
As a key link between client stakeholders and technical teams, you will work with Japan-based colleagues and global onsite/offshore delivery teams to coordinate project activities, manage dependencies and maintain alignment with business objectives.
You will also communicate project progress, business requirements, delivery risks and recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences, ensuring stakeholders have a clear understanding of project priorities and expected outcomes.
This position offers exposure to the rapidly evolving fields of LLMs, prompt engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), AI agents, workflow automation and enterprise knowledge management, alongside established business analysis and consulting practices.
It is particularly well suited to professionals with experience in business analysis, IT consulting, digital transformation, business consulting or technology project delivery who want to develop their careers in enterprise GenAI and pharmaceutical technology.
Key Responsibilities
- Engage directly with senior client stakeholders, including VP- and C-suite-level leaders, to understand strategic priorities, operational challenges and opportunities for AI-driven transformation.
- Identify and evaluate high-impact Generative AI use cases based on potential business value, technical feasibility and implementation requirements.
- Gather, analyse and document business requirements for enterprise AI and data-driven technology initiatives.
- Translate business needs into functional requirements, user stories, business process documentation and solution specifications.
- Act as a bridge between business stakeholders, data teams, AI engineers, solution architects and technology delivery teams.
- Support the design of GenAI-powered enterprise solutions using technologies such as ChatGPT Enterprise, Microsoft Copilot Studio and AWS Bedrock.
- Help define business processes and requirements for integrating AI-powered automation and intelligent applications into existing enterprise workflows.
- Participate in requirements validation, test case preparation and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities.
- Coordinate with project teams to investigate issues, clarify requirements and support effective solution delivery and implementation.
- Collaborate with Japan-based stakeholders and global onsite/offshore teams to coordinate project activities and manage delivery dependencies.
- Support alignment between business objectives, solution requirements and technical implementation approaches.
- Communicate project status, business requirements, risks, issues and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Contribute to discussions on enterprise AI adoption, solution demonstrations and practical implementation approaches.
- Support the identification of measurable business outcomes associated with AI-enabled process improvements.
- Work with international consulting, data and technology specialists to deliver scalable and practical AI-driven business solutions.
Required Skills and Qualifications
Experience:
- Professional experience in business analysis, business consulting, digital transformation, IT consulting or technology-enabled project delivery.
- Strong ability to gather, analyse, document and translate business requirements into actionable functional specifications.
- Understanding of Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), AI-powered automation and enterprise AI applications.
- Experience working directly with business stakeholders and cross-functional technical teams to deliver technology solutions.
- Familiarity with software development lifecycles (SDLC) and structured technology delivery processes.
- Understanding of Agile methodologies, requirements management and user story development.
- Familiarity with User Acceptance Testing (UAT), requirements validation and test coordination.
- Ability to document business processes, functional requirements and solution specifications clearly and accurately.
- Experience coordinating with stakeholders to maintain alignment between business objectives and technical delivery activities.
Soft Skills:
- Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills, including the ability to communicate with senior business leaders.
- Excellent analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities when assessing complex business challenges.
- Clear and persuasive communication and presentation skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Ability to translate complex technical concepts into understandable business language.
- Collaborative working style suited to cross-functional, multicultural and international project teams.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail when managing requirements, dependencies and delivery priorities.
- Proactive, solution-oriented approach to identifying opportunities, resolving issues and supporting successful project outcomes.
Language Requirements:
- Japanese: Fluent proficiency required for client engagement, requirements workshops, business discussions and stakeholder communication in Japan.
- English: Fluent proficiency required for collaboration with global consulting, data, AI engineering and technology delivery teams.
Preferred Skills & Qualifications
- Hands-on experience or professional exposure to ChatGPT Enterprise, Microsoft Copilot Studio, AWS Bedrock or comparable enterprise Generative AI platforms.
- Familiarity with prompt engineering and Large Language Model (LLM) application use cases.
- Understanding of Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and enterprise knowledge retrieval solutions.
- Exposure to AI agents, intelligent workflow automation or enterprise knowledge management technologies.
- Experience supporting AI proof of concepts (PoCs), solution demonstrations or pilot implementations.
- Involvement in enterprise AI deployment or AI adoption initiatives.
- Background in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare or life sciences industry.
- Familiarity with data analytics, cloud platforms, enterprise data management or technology architectures.
- Experience working with international delivery teams or cross-border consulting projects.
About the Company
Our client is a global leader in data analytics and technology solutions for the life sciences industry, supporting pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device companies with advanced data-driven services.
The organisation helps clients transform complex enterprise and industry data into actionable business insights, supporting revenue growth, more effective decision-making and improved patient outcomes.
With an established international presence across North America, Europe and Asia, the company is continuing to expand its operations and technology capabilities in Japan.
As the pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors increasingly adopt Generative AI, intelligent automation and advanced analytics, the organisation is helping clients identify practical opportunities to integrate these technologies into their business processes.
The company's teams combine expertise in business consulting, data analytics, enterprise technology and AI solutions, working collaboratively to address complex commercial and operational challenges.
The Business Analyst - GenAI & AI Data Solutions role sits at the intersection of business consulting, stakeholder management and emerging artificial intelligence technologies.
Professionals in this position work closely with senior client stakeholders and global technical teams to identify valuable AI use cases, define requirements and support the delivery of scalable enterprise solutions.
Joining this organisation offers the opportunity to contribute to the growing adoption of enterprise GenAI across Japan's pharmaceutical and life sciences industry, while developing valuable experience in international consulting and technology transformation.
Why You'll Love Working Here
- Work at the forefront of Generative AI, enterprise technology and digital business transformation.
- Help pharmaceutical and life sciences companies identify practical, high-value applications of AI.
- Collaborate directly with VP- and C-suite-level client stakeholders on strategic technology initiatives.
- Gain exposure to ChatGPT Enterprise, Microsoft Copilot Studio, AWS Bedrock and enterprise AI solutions.
- Develop expertise in GenAI business analysis, requirements gathering and AI solution design.
- Contribute to projects involving LLMs, AI-powered automation and intelligent enterprise applications.
- Support the translation of innovative AI capabilities into measurable business outcomes.
- Work closely with AI engineers, data specialists, solution architects and technology consultants.
- Participate in client workshops, solution discussions, testing activities and implementation coordination.
- Gain valuable experience with User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Agile delivery and enterprise technology projects.
- Collaborate with international teams across Japan and global delivery organisations.
- Learn from global expertise in business consulting, data analytics, AI engineering and enterprise technology.
- Contribute to the expanding adoption of Generative AI within Japan's pharmaceutical and life sciences sector.
- Build a long-term career in AI business analysis, digital transformation and enterprise technology consulting through a permanent position in Tokyo.
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