【Alexion Japan】Associate Director, GMT Marketing, Genetic and Metabolic Disorders Business Unit

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

- S erve 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

- E ffectively communicate with field sales teams to implement   programs   and tactics

- Engage   thought leaders   for   insight s,   speaking   engagements , and other   commercial   initiatives

- Define   and   evaluate   relevant   leading and   performance indicators for the brand

- W ork on   the   long-term growth and development goals

Qualifications

- Demonstrated   expertise   of marketing   biopharma brand(s) in Japan

- Prior launch experience s , 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

- A bility to communicate and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders

- S cientific acumen and comfort with clinical ly   oriented   dialogue

- Intellectual curiosity   and growth mindset

- Passion for making a positive contribution to the rare disease community

- Fluency in Japanese   required ;   p roficiency   in English is   preferred

Education

- Bachelor’s degree   required

- Advanced   degree preferred   ( e.g.   MBA, MS)

Date Posted
21-8月-2026

Closing Date
30-10月-2026

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