Japan Analyst

Junior Business Analyst: Japanese Language Specialist Job purpose: We are looking for a highly analytical and data-driven graduate with strong conversational Japanese language skills to join us in the business analysis team. The role will help you to develop a solid understanding of the pharmaceutical industry, strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills, and to gain a unique insight into best practices across the industry, while supporting Japanese-language data and materials. As a member of the analysis team, you will have great visibility and exposure to senior directors in the company and the opportunity to take on a high level of responsibility for project delivery early-on in your career. You will be supported by an experienced analyst team through your development and training and be expected to collaborate and offer new insight within a close-knit team environment. Key Responsibilities: * Translating Japanese-language workbooks, data files, survey questions, and other project materials into English. * Translating English questions and materials into Japanese, ensuring accuracy and appropriate business and pharmaceutical context. * Supporting verbal communication and discussions in Japanese with the Japan Team where required, including clarification of data and project-related queries. * Managing multiple LIVE projects and their timelines to meet both internal and client’s deadlines. * Collaborating with Project leaders/Lead Analysts from Japan to interpret data and formulate action plans and recommendations for clients. * Analyzing data from multi-sources using quantitative and qualitative methods to derive insights. * Building and maintaining MS Excel databases from source data. * Produce high quality presentations and other deliverables for clients using PowerPoint. * Supporting members in the analysis team to meet client deadlines and drive development and efficiencies within the team both locally and on international projects. Essential Requirements: * JLPT N1, N2 (or equivalent practical fluency) required. * Strong working knowledge of Japanese, with hands-on experience using conversational (spoken) Japanese in a professional environment. * Ability to confidently translate both written and verbal Japanese content related to pharmaceutical and business analysis work * The ideal candidate having a Science/Analytics based degree in subjects with numerical emphasis (such as Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, biotechnology, Engineering etc.) * High attention to detail, particularly when working with translated data and client materials. * Strong communication and multi-tasking skills to handle multiple projects with different stakeholders. * Advanced Level experience in using Excel and PowerPoint. * Proactive individual with drive and ambition, a strong work ethic to grow in a dynamic environment with good opportunities to help develop and further the business as a whole.   Don't meet every job requirement? That's okay! Our company is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role, but your experience doesn't perfectly fit every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this role or others.

About Rocket Now  Rocket Now is a food delivery service with no delivery or service fees. Consumers can enjoy a wide variety of cuisines, from Japanese and Western food to healthy options, as well as desserts and drinks, quickly and affordably. The service is currently available mainly in Hokkaido, Tohoku (Sendai), Kanto (Tokyo, Kanagawa, Saitama, Chiba), Chubu (Aichi, Shizuoka), Kansai (Osaka, Kyoto, Hyogo), Hiroshima, and Kyushu (Fukuoka). Rocket Now won the Excellence Award in the Shopping Category at the Best App Awards 2025. Furthermore, it has achieved the No. 1 ranking in the Food Delivery App category for nine consecutive months on both the iOS and Android app stores (*1), and the app continues to grow, surpassing 5 million downloads in just 15 months since its launch (*2). *1 Based on integrated iOS and Android data from July 2025 to March 2026. *2 As of January 14, 2025, service release date (Source: Global Market Intelligence: Sensor Tower)  About CP One Japan CP One Japan LLC is the Japanese subsidiary of Coupang, Inc. (NYSE: CPNG), a US-based company listed on the NYSE (New York Stock Exchange) and one of the Fortune 150 companies, known as a technology company. CP One Japan operates the "Rocket Now" brand food delivery service in Japan, leveraging Coupang's technological capabilities and innovative logistics solutions to provide fast, reliable, and customer-oriented food delivery services to Japanese consumers.     Role Overview Rocket Now is looking for a highly analytical and operationally strong data analyst / Senior data analyst to support and scale our delivery driver operations. This role will focus on driver onboarding, day-to-day driver operations, incentive program management, and solving operational challenges through data-driven and creative approaches. This role focuses on using data to improve driver engagement, retention, and supply quality, working closely with operations, growth, and marketplace teams. Rather than building infrastructure alone, you will act as a data partner to the business, transforming complex data into actionable insights and scalable solutions that drive marketplace performance. What You’ll Do 1. Drive Driver Engagement & Retention Strategy * Analyze driver lifecycle: onboarding → activation → engagement → retention * Identify key drop-off points and improvement opportunities * Support initiatives such as incentives, rewards, and resurrection programs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. Support Marketplace & Supply Decisions * Provide data insights on: * Supply-demand balance * Driver availability and activity levels * Regional/time-based supply gaps * Partner with Ops and Marketplace teams to optimize driver supply ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. Build Metrics & Reporting System * Define and standardize key metrics (e.g. active drivers, retention, activation rates) * Build and maintain dashboards for business teams * Ensure consistent KPI definitions across stakeholders ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. Analyze Incentives & ROI * Evaluate effectiveness of driver incentives (promotions, missions, rewards) * Conduct cohort analysis and ROI evaluation * Provide recommendations: scale, iterate, or stop programs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5. Enable Data-Driven Decision Making * Translate business questions into analytical frameworks * Support A/B testing and experiment design * Deliver clear insights to drive decisions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Required Qualifications   * 5–8+ years experience in Data Analytics / Business Analytics / Data Platform * Strong SQL skills (must-have) for data extraction and analysis  * * Proven ability to analyze data and translate insights into actionable operational improvements *   *   Preferred Qualifications   Experience in delivery, logistics, mobility, or marketplace operations is a plus Experience designing or managing incentive programs Language Requirements * English: Business level (required) * Japanese: Native