【Alexion Japan】Associate Director, Nephrology Marketing

This is what you will do:

Associate Director, Nephrology Marketing will responsible to develop and execute Japan aHUS strategy, maximize the business opportunity and deliver outstanding results. And also s/he prepare new pipelines related with nephrology disease area to develop marketing and go-to-market strategies for successful launch in Japan market.  This individual must be able to effectively engage, influence, and challenge key internal and external stakeholders to deliver data-driven experiences that effectively advance the business of aHUS and future pipelines related with nephrology. S/he reports into Director, Nephrology Marketing.

You will be responsible for:

• Developing, being reviewed, and endorsed Japan aHUS brand plan (strategic plan and tactical plan) and future pipelines strategies by Japan and global leaders
• Penetrating aHUS strategy in the Alexion Nephrology Sales
• Financial planning and management for the designated indication (PEQ forecasting, OPEX)
• Close collaboration with sales departments, commercial excellence and other key functional areas (i.e., MA, Clinical development, Regulatory, GA, Compliance, and Legal) to ensure successful execution of plans
• Developing relationships with key opinion leaders for scientific/medical guidance and to develop external support in collaboration with Key Customer Lead and MCC
• Leading new product launches via commercial assessment, development of launch plan and establishment / management of launch teams with new product planning
• Engaging key customers for insights, speaking engagements, and other commercial initiatives in collaboration with Key Customer Lead and MCC

You will need to have:

• ≥5 years of work experience of marketing in pharmaceutical business
• Prior launch experience in rare disease and/or specialty care
• Strategic thinking including analytic skills, problem-solving skills, planning and management skills and communication skills
• Deep understanding of marketing discipline from strategic and operational perspectives
• Experience in sales and/or other direct customer-facing roles in pharmaceutical business
• Well-developed communicating skills with global team
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with and mobilize the field sales organization to achieve brand objectives
• Ability to translate patient needs and scientific data into commercial strategy
• Ability to guide market research projects to enable commercial decisions
• Ability to collaborate broadly and cross-functionally
• Intellectual curiosity and growth mindset
• Comfort with change and ambiguity
• Strong engagement, communication, and relational skills
• Passion for making a positive contribution to the rare disease community
• Fluency in Japanese, proficiency in English
• Bachelor’s degree in science or other relevant areas

You would prefer for you to have:

• Experience working in rare disease
• Prior experience and customer relationships in Nephrology
• Fluency in English
• Advanced degree in business and/or science (e.g. MBA, MS)

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.