Role at a glance
- Salary
- Not Disclosed
- Location
- Tokyo, Japan
- Work arrangement
- On-site
- Employment
- Full-time
- Education
- Bachelor's, Master's
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Role Summary
The Associate Director, GMT Marketing, leads marketing activities for an upcoming product launch in Japan, working with the Brand Lead and other stakeholders. The role develops and executes launch strategy and coordinates marketing programs with commercial and internal partners.
What You'll Do
- Set the brand’s strategic direction and align the organization behind its vision.
- Develop and execute launch strategy, including disease awareness, patient diagnosis, branded communication, peer-to-peer programming,...
- Design and execute marketing programs and tactics, and communicate with field sales teams to support implementation.
- Engage thought leaders for insights, speaking engagements, and other commercial initiatives.
- Develop market and customer insights, evaluate brand indicators, and work toward long-term growth goals.
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View full postingQualifications
Expertise marketing biopharma brands in Japan; prior launch experience; deep commercial experience in biopharma, including sales, marketing, market research, or new product planning; brand strategy grounded in customer insights; marketing program execution; stakeholder communication and collaboration; scientific acumen and comfort with clinically oriented dialogue; Japanese fluency; intellectual curiosity, growth mindset, and passion for the rare disease community.
Required
- Fluency in Japanese
Preferred
- Prior launch experience in rare disease and/or specialty care is preferred.
- Proficiency in English is preferred.
- Advanced degree preferred (e.g. MBA, MS).
Original job description
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Position Summary
The Associate Director, GMT Marketing, will be responsible for the all marketing activities of an upcoming new launch product in Japan working closely with Brand Lead and other stakeholders. S/he will be responsible for making sure the launch readiness and own the development and execution of strategy including disease awareness, patient diagnosis, branded communication, peer-to-peer programming, and non-personal promotion. This is a highly strategic role that requires seasoned commercial acumen, scientific curiosity, and growth mindset. The role also requires close collaboration with Sales, Thought Leader Liaison, Medical Affairs, and other internal functions.
Principal Responsibilities
Serve as a product manager and align the organization behind brand vision
Set the strategic direction for the brand and achieve its revenue targets
Continuously cultivate deep market and customer insights to enhance the strategy
Drive all aspects of marketing programs and tactics from design to execution
Effectively communicate with field sales teams to implement programs and tactics
Engage thought leaders for insights, speaking engagements, and other commercial initiatives
Define and evaluate relevant leading and performance indicators for the brand
Work on the long-term growth and development goals
Qualifications
Demonstrated expertise of marketing biopharma brand(s) in Japan
Prior launch experiences, preferably in rare disease and/or specialty care
Deep and well-rounded commercial experience in biopharma industry (e.g. sales, marketing, market research, new product planning)
Demonstrated expertise developing sound brand strategies grounded in customer insights
Executional and operational know-how on marketing programs
Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders
Scientific acumen and comfort with clinically oriented dialogue
Intellectual curiosity and growth mindset
Passion for making a positive contribution to the rare disease community
Fluency in Japanese required; proficiency in English is preferred
Education
Bachelor’s degree required
Advanced degree preferred (e.g. MBA, MS)
Date Posted
21-8月-2026Closing Date
30-10月-2026Alexion is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where every single person can belong because of their uniqueness. The Company will not make decisions about employment, training, compensation, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment based on race, color, religion, creed or lack thereof, sex, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), parental status (including adoption or surrogacy), military status, protected veteran status, disability, medical condition, gender identity or expression, genetic information, mental illness or other characteristics protected by law. Alexion provides reasonable accommodations to meet the needs of candidates and employees. To begin an interactive dialogue with Alexion regarding an accommodation, please contact [email protected]. Alexion participates in E-Verify.
About the company
AstraZeneca
Large Enterprise
AstraZeneca is a global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the research, development, and commercialization of innovative medicines. Headquartered in Cambridge, UK, the company focuses on areas such as oncology, cardiovascular, renal, metabolism, and respiratory diseases, striving to deliver life-changing treatments to patients. With a strong commitment to scientific excellence and collaboration, AstraZeneca invests in cutting-edge technologies and partnerships to drive advancements in healthcare. The company is also committed to sustainability and corporate responsibility, aiming to make a positive impact on communities worldwide.