Job Description
Responsibilities will include (but are not limited to) the following
• Plan and execute Marketing Strategy using marketing principles and process to deliver to customers.
• Lead all aspects of the strategic planning and tactical execution including omnichannel approach for our Oncology products in respective therapeutic categories for Japan within the company.
• The business plan should be developed taking various factors into account; market insights, customer needs, competitor benchmarks, policy and regulations, compliance and execution risks, business impacts on the company.
• Bring extensive knowledge and expertise across all aspects of marketing, including marketing and content strategy into the team.
• Develop Sales and expense forecast/plan for assigned area and manage as an effective financial steward.
• Maximize brand performance with optimized strategic choice.
• Proactive development of marketing and promotional mix to meet product business objectives and customer needs.
• Monitor business performance and external environment via appropriate tools to deliver corrective action as required to meet the business objectives.
• Engage with external stakeholders i.e., KOLs medical communities and agencies.
• Lead the development of the LCM plan for assigned TAs and advocate for its execution with key stakeholders.
• Ensure managing compliance and minimize compliance risks from the company-wide perspectives
Skills/ knowledge required
• Must demonstrate ability to lead strategically, drive performance, build alignment, inform and negotiate and collaborate
• Demonstrate initiative, creativity, strategic capabilities and ability to work effectively in complex, rapidly changing environments.
• Strong project and process management skills along with the ability to work on multiple tasks and to effectively prioritize.
• Experience in Oncology business over 3 years required.
• Communication skill both in Japanese / English.
■グローバル規定で2つ以上のポジションは同時選考出来ない為、優先順位の高いポジションより応募お願いします ■等級（Grade）は面接評価に基づいて協議を行い決定致します/ The pathway level will be determined based on discussions conducted in accordance with the interview evaluation.
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Required Skills: Brand Management, Business Agility, Business Planning, Competitor Analysis, Content Creation, Customer Insights, Customer-Oriented, Digital Marketing, Event Planning, Marketing Plan Execution, Oncology Marketing, Product Knowledge, Product Management, Product Promotions, Strategic Leadership Preferred Skills:
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