Director, UC Commercial Strategy Team Lead (Pharmaceuticals)

TL;DR

Director, UC Commercial Strategy Team Lead (Pharmaceuticals): Developing and executing the commercial strategy for a Specialty Care therapeutic area portfolio in Japan with an accent on brand marketing, omnichannel engagement, and portfolio value maximization. Focus on leading cross-functional teams, optimizing P/L performance, and driving sustainable business growth through data-driven customer engagement.

Location: Hybrid (Tokyo, Japan)

Company

Global pharmaceutical leader specializing in the development and delivery of innovative medicines and vaccines.

What you will do

• Lead the development and execution of therapeutic area portfolio strategies, including Brand Plans and Long Range Forecasts.
• Own full P/L performance and resource allocation to align with local and global hirify.global priorities.
• Manage an integrated commercial organization consisting of Brand Marketing and Health Solution Partners (HSPs).
• Champion omnichannel marketing and agile, data-driven customer engagement models.
• Collaborate with Medical Affairs, Access, Regulatory, and Global stakeholders to ensure launch readiness.
• Foster an inclusive culture of ownership and AI fluency while leading talent development and succession planning.

Requirements

• Must be based in Tokyo, Japan (Hybrid).
• 5+ years of commercial leadership and brand marketing experience within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Native or professional-level Japanese proficiency for scientific and business discussions with KOLs.
• Strong business-level English proficiency (C1) to lead discussions with global and regional stakeholders.
• Proven track record of launching and growing specialty products.
• Experience in omnichannel marketing and customer engagement transformation.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive, high-performing, and psychologically safe work environment.
• Strong emphasis on hirify.global Values, an "Actionable Attitude," and a "Speak Up" culture.
• Focus on continuous professional development, coaching, and mentoring.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility between home and office.