I&I CNS Marketing Lead (Pharmaceutical Marketing)

Location: Tokyo, Japan; Flex Commuter / Hybrid

Company

hirify.global develops treatments and supports patient-focused healthcare innovation.

What you will do

• Develop and execute the Japan brand strategy and annual Brand Plan Framework and Plan of Action for Aimovig in migraine disease.
• Lead the Japan Brand Team, cross-functional team, and related governance forums, collaborating with Sales, Medical Affairs, Brand Engagement, Digital, Omni-channel, Corporate Affairs, Finance, and regional or global colleagues.
• Manage financial planning and tracking, including sales targets, investment, revenue, OPEX, KPIs, Strategy and Operations, and P&L management.
• Manage product demand and lead brand S&OP to maintain appropriate supply levels and avoid stock-outs or write-offs.
• Build compliant relationships with neurologists, neurosurgeons, other healthcare professionals, and external healthcare stakeholders.
• Lead, mentor, and develop Product Managers and associated teams, including goal setting, performance management, talent development, succession planning, and promotion of diversity, inclusion, and a speak-up culture.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of directly related experience in pharmaceutical marketing in an international company, ideally in Specialty Care or Rare Disease, OR a master’s degree and 4 years of directly related experience in pharmaceutical marketing in an international company, ideally in Specialty Care or Rare Disease.
• Excellent Japanese communication skills and business-level English communication skills in oral and written form.
• Excellent people management and development skills.
• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office and remote working tools.
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills, with the ability to meet agreed deadlines, manage multiple tasks, and maintain close attention to detail.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, storytelling, analytical, strategic thinking, problem-solving, and data skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external customers, develop a network of opinion leaders, manage ambiguity, enact change quickly, and work autonomously.
• Ability to work closely with local cross-functional departments in planning, monitoring, and implementing strategic business plans; innovative, creative, flexible, and a team player.
• Role-model behavior aligned with hirify.global’s values.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunities to learn and grow across the organization.
• Diverse and inclusive community where employees are empowered to contribute ideas and act.
• Total Rewards Plan covering health, finance and wealth, work-life balance, and career benefits.
• Commitment to serving patients and supporting professional and personal growth and well-being.