Description 【募集の背景 / Purpose & Scope】 Oncology Marketing in Japan Commercial aims to deliver the value of our products to patients through the planning and execution of mid-term and annual brand strategies and tactics. This is achieved by working in collaboration with various departments such as the Global Marketing team, MA, R&D, and Regulatory Affairs. Associate Brand Manager plays a critical role of planning and executing brand strategies and tactics as a marketing function for our main products in the Urothelial Cancer therapeutic area. We are looking for a highly ambitious individual who will pursue outcomes for patients and maximize brand value together. 【職務の内容 / Essential Job Responsibilities】 (雇入れ直後)
•Creation and implementation of the marketing plan for the product.
•Develop synergistic relationships with external stakeholders such as scientific associations and external experts.
•Work closely with internal stakeholders such as Medical Affairs to translate data into brand messages.
•Define patient centric strategy and contribute cross-functionally.
•Develop and implement internal and external communication plans.
•Maintain high level of conduct, awareness, and integrity during scientific events such as congresses and external symposia.
•Develop medical education initiatives stressing unmet needs and brand differentiation.
•Plan and execute trainings for sales force together with the training team and communicate tactics to sales force clearly for flawless implementation.
•Establish strong collaboration with related functions in global team.
•Build and manage productive relationships with 3rd venders.
•Ensure brand strategy activities are compliant with legal responsibilities.
•Ensure compliance with all internal, external, and regulatory agencies and bodies. (変更の範囲) 会社内での全ての業務 【就業環境に関する要件 / Specific Physical or Environmental Requirements】

•At Astellas we recognize the importance of work/life balance, and we are proud to offer a hybrid working solution allowing time to connect with colleagues at the office with the flexibility to also work from home. We believe this will optimize the most productive work environment for all employees to succeed and deliver. Hybrid work from certain locations may be permitted in accordance with Astellas' Responsible Flexibility Guidelines.
•Working location: Tokyo
•Business Travel: Yes (Domestic / Overseas) 【応募要件 / Qualifications】
•5+ years of experience in pharmaceutical industry.
•Experience in managing Opinion Leaders or national-level speakers.
•Individuals interested in planning brand strategies and executing tactics, who are enthusiastic about working with brand team members.
•Individuals who take responsibility for their work, are not bound by past practices, and can proactively take on new challenges.
•Experience of Oncology Marketing
•Communication and interpersonal skills in working with cross-functional and multi-cultural members.
•Possess a deep understanding of medical and pharmaceutical information sufficient to engage in in-depth discussions with Key Opinion Leaders.
•Correctly understand brand strategies and have strong communication skills to effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders in alignment with those strategies.
•Experience of launching new drug
•English reading / speaking / listening / writing skill (TOEIC score of 730 or higher)

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