Rare disease head of marketing, Randstad

Randstad

Location:
Japan, Tokyo

Category:
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Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

18000000.00 - 20000000.00 JPY / Year

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Job Description:

Elevate rare disease treatment. Build a patient-centered marketing strategy with us. Our client is dedicated to providing targeted treatments for rare diseases, with a mission to meet the needs of each individual patient. As a trusted partner in the rare disease field, they are committed to advancing patient-centered healthcare in Japan. They leverage diverse expertise to shape the future of medicine by delivering innovative and trusted therapies. This role leads Japan's commercial and business intelligence strategy, driving team alignment, patient-centered outcomes, and evaluating in-licensing opportunities for growth.

Job Responsibility:

Oversee all aspects of the commercial function in the Japan office, including product strategy, sales forecasting, budgeting, and P&L management
Manage and supervise marketing team members while collaborating with other key functions, such as medical affairs, business intelligence, and R&D
Use expertise in marketing and market access to develop strategies that address unmet medical needs, support successful product registration, and increase patient access to treatments
Represent the marketing function to senior cross-functional leadership and key external stakeholders
Evaluate potential in-license compounds for alignment with corporate strategy and commercial viability
Build strong relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs), government officials, and healthcare organizations, monitoring important developments in the field
Promote collaboration between marketing and other departments, updating senior management on activities
Develop strategic plans for new product launches and sustaining current products
Foster a positive, engaged team environment within the commercial team and cross-functional partners

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree is preferred
Advanced degree is preferable
10+ years of commercial experience in the pharmaceutical industry
Experience supporting rare disease or oncology portfolios is preferred
5+ years of experience in team management
Well-regarded reputation and established network within the industry
Extensive commercial experience with successful achievements in life cycle management of medicines
Business development experience from a commercial perspective
Strong leadership, managerial, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills across functions
Solid people management skills and a passion for team development
Highly collaborative, confident, and with strong executive presence
Strategic thinker, innovative, able to drive multiple initiatives simultaneously, and perform under pressure
Ability to build consensus among diverse stakeholders
Goal-oriented, energetic, and enthusiastic
Eager to learn, adaptable, and open to new technology
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
Strong presentation skills
Comprehensive knowledge of Japan's healthcare system and regulatory environment

Nice to have:

Well-regarded reputation and established network within the industry
Extensive commercial experience with successful achievements in life cycle management of medicines
Business development experience from a commercial perspective

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Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 01, 2025

Expiration:
November 07, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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