Manager, Transaction Management - APAC

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Position Overview

The Manager, Transaction Management – APAC will be based in Tokyo, Japan, reporting to the Regional Real Estate Delivery Lead. This role leads end-to-end real estate transactions aligning with the business strategy and portfolio optimization goals for DePuy Synthes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead execution of real estate transactions including lease agreements, renewals, expansions, and property dispositions throughout the entire transaction lifecycle.
• Manage commercial negotiations with landlords, developers, and third-party partners ensuring favorable deal structures balancing cost, flexibility, and risk.
• Translate portfolio strategies into practical transaction plans and collaborate with governance teams on business cases, approvals, and prioritization.
• Ensure all deals comply with organizational policies, regulatory standards, and country-specific regulations.
• Maintain accurate and audit-ready documentation of all transaction activities and promptly escalate risks related to compliance or execution.
• Foster strong partnerships with Real Estate Delivery leads, Governance & Strategy teams, Facility Management, Finance, Legal, Procurement, EHSS, and Global Security stakeholders.
• Oversee supplier and broker relationships ensuring performance, accountability, and adherence to standards.
• Coordinate the transition from transaction completion to project delivery and operational readiness, aligning with workplace standards and facility needs.
• Drive continuous improvement of transaction management processes, emphasizing standardization, automation, and efficiency.
• Lead, develop, and mentor team members to promote accountability, collaboration, and excellence.
• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators to inform decision-making and support operational success.
• Support internal and external audit processes, implementing sustainable corrective actions as required.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Business, Finance, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 6 to 8+ years of experience in commercial real estate or transaction management, including managing lease negotiations and complex, multi-site portfolios.
• Proven capability to manage transactions across diverse regions with awareness of country-specific legal and market nuances.
• Excellent negotiation skills combined with strong financial insight.
• Ability to influence stakeholders across functions without direct authority and effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Comprehensive knowledge of real estate markets, lease structures, and regulatory frameworks.
• Exceptional skills in applying business requirements into real estate solutions.

Additional Information

• Fluent English is mandatory; proficiency in additional European languages is advantageous.
• Minimal travel expected, approximately 0-5% within the APAC region.
• The orthopaedics business of Johnson & Johnson is transitioning to become an independent entity—DePuy Synthes. Pending regulatory and consultation processes, employees hired into this role may become employees of DePuy Synthes with respective policies and benefits.
• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion, actively encouraging applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Workplace Accommodations

Johnson & Johnson offers accommodations throughout the recruitment process for candidates with disabilities, ensuring an equitable interview experience. Requests can be directed through official company channels.