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

GLG
CompanyGLG
CategoryConsulting & Strategy
LocationTokyo
RemoteOn-site (inferred)
EmploymentNot stated
LevelManager
SalaryNot stated by the employer
Posted17 Jun 2026
Last verified11 Aug 2026
SourceEmployer ATS (greenhouse)
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こちらのManagerポジションにご応募頂く際は、恐れ入りますが下記の"Senior Associate, Research"ポジションのApplyボタンよりご応募をお願いいたします。ご経験、ご希望に合ったポジションで選考を致します。 https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4426917551 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 p