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Human Resources Business Partner, Manager, Japan

Revolution Medicines

Tokyo, Japan Posted 4d ago
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Revolution Medicines is a global, commercial-state oncology company dedicated to discovering, developing and delivering innovative medicines for patients with RAS-addicted cancers. Leveraging its differentiated RAS(ON) tri-complex inhibitor platform, the company is advancing a broad, integrated portfolio of oral RAS(ON) inhibitors designed to directly target the active, cancer-driving state of RAS. Founded on rigorous scientific inquiry and a willingness to challenge long-held assumptions, Revolution Medicines is committed to changing the trajectory of disease for patients with RAS-addicted cancers worldwide. Our people are united by a shared way of working: follow the science, challenge assumptions, act with urgency and hold ourselves to a high standard of rigor—all in service of patients. The Opportunity: Human Resources Business Partner, Manager, Japan will report to the Director, Human Resources, Japan and serve as the primary HR partner for Japan. The role will partner with HR leaders, Japan leaders, and people managers to translate and execute business priorities but not limited to practical workforce, talent, performance, and organizational actions. This individual will coordinate local HR delivery, guide assigned HR team members and implement global and regional HR programs in accordance with Japanese employment requirements and company policies. Responsibilities: * Develop a strong understanding of Japan business priorities and convert them into workforce, talent, organization, and change plans. * Advise business and people managers on day-to-day people and organization matters. * Support annual performance, compensation promotion, talent succession, and employee-engagement surveys for Japan, partnering with HR COE (center of expertise) to ensure quality, consistency, and timely execution. * Coach managers on leadership, performance management, employee development, team dynamics, and organizational change. * Partner with regional HR leaders and global HR team to assess, evolve, and drive process improvement for local HR processes; clarify roles and responsibilities with appropriate localization. * Act as a trusted point of contact for employees and managers. * Manage employee relations matters and support workplace investigations in partnership with HR leadership and Legal, in accordance with Japanese law and company policy. * Lead Japan implementation of global and regional HR programs and policies, including stakeholder communication, manager enablement, and adoption. * Design, implement, and coordinate the end-to-end People Experience from recruitment and onboarding through employment changes and offboarding by partnering with Talent Acquisition, HR Operations, Total Rewards, and relevant business functions to ensure clear ownership, smooth handoffs, and consistent process execution. * Use people data and employee feedback to identify trends, resolve issues, and recommend practical improvements. * Set priorities, coordinate work, and coach assigned HR team members while supporting an inclusive and accountable team culture. * Monitor developments in employment -law developments, identify people-related risks, and ensure compliant local practices comply with legal requirements in partnership with Legal and HR leaders. * Model Revolution Medicines' core values and promote integrity, collaboration, inclusion, innovation, and commitment to patients. Required Skills, Experience and Education: * Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. * A minimum of six years of progressive HR business partner or HR generalist experience. * Experience supporting employees and managers in Japan, with strong knowledge of Japanese employment law and HR practices. * Native level Japanese and professional business-level English proficiency, with strong written and verbal communication skills in both languages. * Experience with workforce planning, performance management, talent management, employee relations, and organizational change. * Experience leading employees, projects, or broad workstreams with accountability for execution and results. * Sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to resolve complex or sensitive people matters. * Strong analytical, consultative, and influencing skills, with the ability to use data and business context to make practical recommendations. * Ability to work effectively across cultures, functions, and levels in a fast-paced, matrixed environment. Preferred Skills: * Experience in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, life sciences, or another regulated technical environment. * Experience supporting a growing Japan organization within a global company. * Experience implementing global HR programs and adapting them to local requirements. * Experience with Workday or a comparable enterprise HR platform. Revolution Medicines takes protection and security of personal data very seriously and respects your right to privacy while using our website and when contacting us by email or phone. We will only collect, process and use any personal data that you provide to us in accordance with our CCPA Notice and Privacy Policy. For additional information, please contact [email protected]. #LI-RY1 #LI-Hybrid ---------------------------------------- We are aware of recent recruitment scams in which individuals or organizations falsely represent themselves as being affiliated with Revolution Medicines. These scams may appear as false job advertisements or unsolicited contacts through communication or chat platforms, email, phone, or text message.   Please note that Revolution Medicines does not extend unsolicited employment offers and will never ask candidates to provide financial information, purchase equipment, or pay fees as part of the hiring process. All legitimate communication from Revolution Medicines will come from an official @revmed.com email address.   If you believe you’ve been contacted by someone impersonating a Revolution Medicines recruiter, please report it to [email protected] so we can share these impersonations with our IT team for tracking and awareness. ----------------------------------------

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