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About the Role

As an Associate Director, you will lead the development and execution of the marketing vision for the Neurology portfolio, building long-term brand strategies, identifying new market opportunities, and aligning with global and local business objectives. You will lead cross-functional teams including Sales, Medical, and Access to drive integrated brand plans and maximize patient impact. You will represent the business unit in internal and external meetings and forums, build and maintain relationships with Key Opinion Leaders and key stakeholders, and proactively address market challenges. Additionally, you will drive the achievement of business goals through innovation in digital and omnichannel marketing, lead new product and new indication launches, and ensure accurate forecasting and resource planning.

Responsibilities

Lead the development and execution of comprehensive marketing strategies for the Neurology brand portfolio, aligning with global and local objectives.
Oversee brand planning, positioning, and lifecycle management, fostering collaboration with cross-functional teams such as Sales, Medical, and Access.
Identify and evaluate new market opportunities and proactively address market challenges.
Build and maintain strong relationships with Key Opinion Leaders, healthcare professionals, and external partners.
Maximize ROI through marketing budget management, resource allocation, and performance tracking.
Lead the launch of new products and new indications, including the development and execution of Go-to-Market plans.
Drive innovation in digital and omnichannel marketing, introducing new technologies and methodologies.
Oversee sales and demand forecasting, ensuring accuracy through collaboration with relevant departments.
Ensure compliance with internal regulations, industry regulations, and ethical standards in all marketing activities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher.
Over 5 years of marketing experience in the pharmaceutical industry, including Neurology or specialty areas.
Experience with digital transformation and omnichannel strategies.
Experience in brand management and leading cross-functional teams.
Strategic thinking, analytical skills, and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
Business-level English and Japanese proficiency.

Skills

Marketing Strategy
Brand Management
Lifecycle Management
Cross-functional Team Leadership
Market Opportunity Identification
Key Opinion Leader Management
Budget Management
Resource Allocation
Performance Tracking
New Product Launch
New Indication Launch
Go-to-Market Planning
Digital Marketing
Omnichannel Marketing
Forecasting
Compliance
Strategic Thinking
Analytical Skills
Problem-Solving
Communication
Negotiation
Stakeholder Management

Location

Japan

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Associate Director
5+ years

Education Level

Bachelor's degree
Advanced degree (MBA, Master's, etc.)

About the Company

For over three decades, patients and their caregivers have been at the center of everything we do.
Every day, we are inspired to follow the science and think differently to create better outcomes for them and their families.
Our mission is driven by understanding who they are as unique individuals, not solely defined by their diseases.
We’re a leading rare disease company with a diversified projects.
Our pioneering legacy in rare diseases is rooted in being the first to translate the complex biology of the complement system into transformative medicines over the past three decades.
Today, we continue to push the boundaries of science and deepen our understanding of rare diseases with patient-centricity at the core.
This knowledge allows us to innovate and evolve into new areas where needs are unmet and provide an opportunity to help people fully live their best lives.

Equal Opportunity

Alexion 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 accommodations@Alexion.com.
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