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Search medical jobs in Japan, healthcare jobs in Japan, nursing jobs in Japan, with live vacancies, pay, licensing and work-authorisation guidance for Japan.
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235 current vacancies may match candidates in Japan. Regulated clinical roles require profession-specific approval, while work-authorisation eligibility depends on the employer and your circumstances.
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Open to Japan · $30 – $60/hr
Medical Writer (Pharmaceutical) $57,600–$115,200/year estimated annualized equivalent $30–$60/hour Remote | Contractor | 30 openings Estimated annualized equivalent based on 40 hours/week across 48 working weeks. Actual earnings vary based on hours worked, project availability, a
Open to Japan · $30 – $60/hr
Medical Writer (Pharmaceutical) $57,600–$115,200/year estimated annualized equivalent $30–$60/hour Remote | Contractor | 30 openings Estimated annualized equivalent based on 40 hours/week across 48 working weeks. Actual earnings vary based on hours worked, project availability, a
Open to Japan · $30 – $60/hr
Medical Writer (Pharmaceutical) $57,600–$115,200/year estimated annualized equivalent $30–$60/hour Remote | Contractor | 30 openings Estimated annualized equivalent based on 40 hours/week across 48 working weeks. Actual earnings vary based on hours worked, project availability, a
Open to Japan · $30 – $60/hr
Medical Writer (Pharmaceutical) $57,600–$115,200/year estimated annualized equivalent $30–$60/hour Remote | Contractor | 30 openings Estimated annualized equivalent based on 40 hours/week across 48 working weeks. Actual earnings vary based on hours worked, project availability, a
Open to Japan · $30 – $60/hr
Medical Writer (Pharmaceutical) $57,600–$115,200/year estimated annualized equivalent $30–$60/hour Remote | Contractor | 30 openings Estimated annualized equivalent based on 40 hours/week across 48 working weeks. Actual earnings vary based on hours worked, project availability, a
Open to Japan · $96000 – $153600/yr
Medical Communications Manager $96,000–$153,600/year estimated annualized equivalent $50–$80/hour Remote | Contractor | 50 openings Estimated annualized equivalent based on 40 hours/week across 48 working weeks. Actual earnings vary based on hours worked, project availability, an
Open to Japan · $96000 – $153600/yr
Medical Communications Manager $96,000–$153,600/year estimated annualized equivalent $50–$80/hour Remote | Contractor | 50 openings Estimated annualized equivalent based on 40 hours/week across 48 working weeks. Actual earnings vary based on hours worked, project availability, an
Open to Japan · $96000 – $153600/yr
Medical Communications Manager $96,000–$153,600/year estimated annualized equivalent $50–$80/hour Remote | Contractor | 50 openings Estimated annualized equivalent based on 40 hours/week across 48 working weeks. Actual earnings vary based on hours worked, project availability, an
Open to Japan · $96000 – $153600/yr
Medical Communications Manager $96,000–$153,600/year estimated annualized equivalent $50–$80/hour Remote | Contractor | 50 openings Estimated annualized equivalent based on 40 hours/week across 48 working weeks. Actual earnings vary based on hours worked, project availability, an
Open to Japan · $96000 – $153600/yr
Medical Communications Manager $96,000–$153,600/year estimated annualized equivalent $50–$80/hour Remote | Contractor | 50 openings Estimated annualized equivalent based on 40 hours/week across 48 working weeks. Actual earnings vary based on hours worked, project availability, an
Open to Japan · $288000 – $672000/yr
Healthcare & Life Sciences Expert $288,000–$672,000/year estimated annualized equivalent $150–$350/hour Remote | Contractor | 15 openings Estimated annualized equivalent based on 40 hours/week across 48 working weeks. Actual earnings vary based on hours worked, project availabili
Open to Japan · $288000 – $672000/yr
Healthcare & Life Sciences Expert $288,000–$672,000/year estimated annualized equivalent $150–$350/hour Remote | Contractor | 15 openings Estimated annualized equivalent based on 40 hours/week across 48 working weeks. Actual earnings vary based on hours worked, project availabili
Open to Japan · $288000 – $672000/yr
Healthcare & Life Sciences Expert $288,000–$672,000/year estimated annualized equivalent $150–$350/hour Remote | Contractor | 15 openings Estimated annualized equivalent based on 40 hours/week across 48 working weeks. Actual earnings vary based on hours worked, project availabili
Open to Japan · $288000 – $672000/yr
Healthcare & Life Sciences Expert $288,000–$672,000/year estimated annualized equivalent $150–$350/hour Remote | Contractor | 15 openings Estimated annualized equivalent based on 40 hours/week across 48 working weeks. Actual earnings vary based on hours worked, project availabili
Open to Japan · $288000 – $672000/yr
Healthcare & Life Sciences Expert $288,000–$672,000/year estimated annualized equivalent $150–$350/hour Remote | Contractor | 15 openings Estimated annualized equivalent based on 40 hours/week across 48 working weeks. Actual earnings vary based on hours worked, project availabili
Open to Japan · $104000 – $166400/yr
Clinical Publications Author Contract · Remote Annual Compensation Equivalent: $104,000–$166,400/year About the Role We’re looking for experienced clinical and medical publications professionals who can bring strong scientific judgment, publication expertise, and meticulous atten
Open to Japan · $104000 – $166400/yr
Clinical Publications Author Contract · Remote Annual Compensation Equivalent: $104,000–$166,400/year About the Role We’re looking for experienced clinical and medical publications professionals who can bring strong scientific judgment, publication expertise, and meticulous atten
Open to Japan · $104000 – $166400/yr
Clinical Publications Author Contract · Remote Annual Compensation Equivalent: $104,000–$166,400/year About the Role We’re looking for experienced clinical and medical publications professionals who can bring strong scientific judgment, publication expertise, and meticulous atten
Open to Japan · $104000 – $166400/yr
Clinical Publications Author Contract · Remote Annual Compensation Equivalent: $104,000–$166,400/year About the Role We’re looking for experienced clinical and medical publications professionals who can bring strong scientific judgment, publication expertise, and meticulous atten
Open to Japan · $104000 – $166400/yr
Clinical Publications Author Contract · Remote Annual Compensation Equivalent: $104,000–$166,400/year About the Role We’re looking for experienced clinical and medical publications professionals who can bring strong scientific judgment, publication expertise, and meticulous atten
Open to Japan · Competitive
Resident Medical Specialist (MD/DO) Remote | Contractor | Up to 30 hours/week | 1-month engagement About the Role We are seeking licensed physicians in active clinical practice to work with research teams evaluating and improving how AI systems handle clinical reasoning, medical
Open to Japan · Competitive
Resident Medical Specialist (MD/DO) Remote | Contractor | Up to 30 hours/week | 1-month engagement About the Role We are seeking licensed physicians in active clinical practice to work with research teams evaluating and improving how AI systems handle clinical reasoning, medical
Open to Japan · Competitive
Resident Medical Specialist (MD/DO) Remote | Contractor | Up to 30 hours/week | 1-month engagement About the Role We are seeking licensed physicians in active clinical practice to work with research teams evaluating and improving how AI systems handle clinical reasoning, medical
Open to Japan · Competitive
Resident Medical Specialist (MD/DO) Remote | Contractor | Up to 30 hours/week | 1-month engagement About the Role We are seeking licensed physicians in active clinical practice to work with research teams evaluating and improving how AI systems handle clinical reasoning, medical
Use this guide to compare live vacancies, pay guidance in JPY, professional registration through MHLW, and current work-authorisation routes for Japan.
Roles commonly advertised include Registered Nurse, Care Worker. Search hospitals, clinics and other healthcare employers in Tokyo, Osaka, and check each remote vacancy for its stated location eligibility.
Nurses earn JPY 4.0m–6.5m annually. Common working languages: Japanese (N2+). Requirements differ by profession and employer, so verify them before committing to a move.
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These are the role families we track vacancies for in this market.
| Search | Market | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| medical jobs in Japan | Japan | JPY |
| healthcare jobs in Japan | Japan | JPY |
| nursing jobs in Japan | Japan | JPY |
Clinical roles in Japan require registration with MHLW. Start the process before applying by checking the current requirements for your profession.
Common working languages: Japanese (N2+). For remote roles, check the vacancy's location, schedule and licensing requirements rather than assuming local registration is unnecessary.
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