Executive Coach/Facilitator - Leadership Skills

Location: Japan

Who We Are
At SweetRush, we believe that when you put people at the center of business, magic happens. As a global leader in learning and development, we blend high-end storytelling, emerging tech like AI and VR, and deep psychological insights to help organizations—from iconic global brands to essential nonprofits—flourish. We are a remote-first, tight-knit community built on a foundation of radical empathy and creative excellence. Our work isn’t just about the awards we win with incredible partners such as Hilton, Google, Bridgestone, Adidas, SHRM, and numerous others; it’s about balancing profit with a genuine desire to spread good in the world. If you are a caring innovator who believes work should be life-centered and impactful, then this is where you come in…

About the Opportunity  

In today’s volatile business landscape, learning can no longer be a mere support function. We are seeking a high-impact Executive Coach & Leadership Skills Facilitator to transform our professional development into a strategic driver. This role is designed for a leader who empowers a global, future-ready workforce to think critically, act decisively, and drive innovation in the pharmaceutical space.

Location:  Remote in Japan
Contract Type: Freelance
Delivery Date Range: September 1 - 30, 2026

Required Languages: Fully bilingual in Japanese and English, with native-level proficiency in Japanese and advanced business English communication skill

SweetRush is a remote organization, and as such, all resources must be technically savvy, have access to a strong internet signal, be comfortable with virtual/instant messaging and conferencing tools, and generally be available during established working hours.

Hourly Rate/Half-Day Rate: Negotiable

Your Impact and Responsibilities

• Strategic Facilitation: Lead high-stakes leadership workshops with a primary focus on Advanced Decision-Making.
• Workshop Co-Creation: Partner directly with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and Learning Experience Designers (LXDs) to design, develop, and refine curriculum that reflects current market complexities.
• Executive Coaching: Provide one-on-one and group coaching that cultivates an executive presence among high-potential leaders.
• Global Impact: Deploy learning strategies that empower a diverse, international workforce to adopt decision-making frameworks that align with long-term business goals.
• Participate in content review two weeks prior to the actual delivery dates.

What You Bring - Required Skills 

Core Competencies

• Master Facilitator: Extensive experience leading leadership development programs for senior management and executives.
• Decision-Making Expert: Deep understanding of strategic decision-making frameworks and the ability to teach them in a high-pressure corporate context.
• Executive Presence: Exceptional communication skills and the "gravitas" required to command a room of senior pharmaceutical leaders.

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven track record in Leadership Development within a large-scale corporate environment.
• Ability to translate complex business strategies into actionable learning outcomes.
• Experience in Instructional Design collaboration, working alongside LXDs to build bespoke educational content.

• Patient-Centric Mindset: A passion for how leadership and strategy ultimately enhance the lives of patients worldwide.

 Bonus Skills

• Therapeutic Familiarity: A background or "nice-to-have" experience in Neurology and Immunology disorders.
• Patient-Centric Mindset: A passion for how leadership and strategy ultimately enhance the lives of patients worldwide.

SweetRush Is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, or belief; national, social, or ethnic origin; sex (including pregnancy); age; physical, mental, or sensory disability; HIV status; sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or expression; marital, civil union, or domestic partnership status; past or present military service; family medical history or genetic information; family or parental status; or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. SweetRush will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. We encourage applicants of all ages.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Call to Action: Submit Your Resume!

Team chemistry is everything to us, so our ultimate goal is to find the right fit. If the above describes your interests and experience, and you believe this will be a dream job, please submit your resume. We are excited to hear from you!

Please note: We're all about remote work and have collaborators based all around the world; however, SweetRush is a US-based company, and English is our primary language. If you'd like to be considered for this opportunity, please submit your resume in English.

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