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About the Role

The Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Marketing Group within the Gastroenterology & Inflammation Therapeutic Area Marketing Department, Second Business Unit, Japan Pharma Business Unit (JPBU), is engaged in developing and executing the marketing strategy for Entyvio in the ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease areas. The group also plans and designs a wide range of initiatives, working cross-functionally with internal and external stakeholders to contribute to patients living with IBD.

Responsibilities

Develop product strategy to address business challenges by deeply understanding the market environment, customers, products, and portfolio, and by identifying, structuring, and analyzing issues in collaboration with the brand team and relevant functions.
Take end-to-end ownership for planning, executing, and evaluating a portion of the execution plan based on the product strategy.
Validate strategic hypotheses and assess potential actions through primary and secondary research, enabling accurate understanding of the market environment and continuous verification and refinement of the strategy with market researchers.
Propose strategy and execution plans to internal and external stakeholders to obtain approvals and secure support.
Ensure rigorous execution of the strategy by maintaining smooth communication with Sales and other functions and by effectively managing external medical experts.
Support maximization of product value beyond Japan by collaborating with global teams and other countries.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree
Minimum 3 years of marketing experience in the pharmaceutical industry or consulting experience (Nice to have)
Experience proposing budgets to management through budget reviews
Proven experience driving projects forward with internal and external stakeholders and leading them to successful outcomes
Business-level Japanese in speaking, writing, and reading.

Skills

Excellent strategic thinking and planning skills
Excellent interpersonal negotiation, communication, and presentation skills
Ability to act proactively and take responsibility until the end
Excellent analytical, facilitation, and project management skills
Ability to take initiative, think creatively, and consider the future
Knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry, healthcare field, and external environment
Strong project and process management skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively
Business-level English proficiency (TOEIC score of 850 or above, or equivalent English ability) (Nice to have)

Location

Tokyo, Japan

Work Type

Employee
Regular
Full time

Experience Level

3+ years

Education Level

Bachelor's degree
Master's degree

Benefits

Allowances: Commutation, Housing, Overtime Work etc.
Salary Increase: Annually
Bonus Payment: Twice a year
Holidays: Saturdays, Sundays, National Holidays, May Day, Year-End Holidays etc. (approx. 123 days in a year)
Paid Leaves: Annual Paid Leave, Special Paid Leave, Sick Leave, Family Support Leave, Maternity Leave, Childcare Leave, Family Nursing Leave.
Flexible Work Styles: Flextime, Telework
Social Insurance, Retirement and Corporate Pension, Employee Stock Ownership Program, etc.

About the Company

Takeda is an industry-leading, global pharmaceutical company with an unwavering dedication to putting patients at the center of everything we do.
We live our values of Takeda-ism – Integrity, Fairness, Honesty, and Perseverance – and are united by our mission to strive towards Better Health and a Brighter Future for people worldwide through leading innovation in medicine.
Here, everyone matters and you will be a vital contributor to our inspiring, bold mission.
At Takeda, you will make an impact on people’s lives – including your own.

Equal Opportunity

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