【Alexion Japan】Associate Director, ATTR Marketing
On-siteTokyo, Tokyo, Japan
Job Summary
Develop detailed commercial launch tactics for ALXN 2060 (acoramidis) in transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy, ensuring flawless execution across Sales and Marketing to achieve revenue targets. Work cross-functionally with Medical and Commercial Excellence to define disease area and asset strategies, champion the brand, and rally the organization behind the launch. Manage branded communication including positioning, messaging, and channel mix, while engaging key customers for insights and speaking engagements. Define HCP segments, target prioritization, and relevant performance indicators to evaluate brand health and guide commercial decisions based on market dynamics. Lead marketing programs from design to execution and collaborate with Thought Leader Liaison teams on commercial initiatives.
Required Qualifications
- ≥5 years of biopharmaceutical marketing experience in Japan
- Prior launch experience in rare disease and/or specialty care
- Deep understanding of marketing discipline from strategic and operational perspectives
- Experience in sales and/or other direct customer-facing roles
- 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
Desired Qualifications
- Experience working in alliance partnership(s)
- Prior experience and customer relationships in Cardiology
- Advanced degree in business and/or science (e.g. MBA, MS)
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