Job Description
Responsibilities will include (but are not limited to) the following
- Develop launch strategy for a new product (in cardiovascular/atherosclerosis area) based on physician and patient insights and analysis of increasingly diverse customer and market needs
- Plan/manage brand P&L by effectively allocating resources to maximize the value of the brands for short-/mid-term and the lifecycle
- Design and execute promotional plans that effectively and efficiently increase perceived product value across multiple channels in line with the marketing strategy
- Understand the market environment and develop/manage appropriate expense management and sales forecasts to drive product value
- Set appropriate KPIs for business success, track and analyze performance, and identify issues
- Project management to build consensus and resolve issues across cross-functional stakeholders including global/regional counterparts and support groups
- Develop and manage relationships with key opinion leaders and academic societies, and obtain professional input from them
- Develop branded/unbranded materials and tools used for effective promotion aligned with global marketing strategy as one of the Early Launch Markets (ELM) and collaborate/manage external agencies efficiently and effectively while improving workflows
- Work with sales leaders to validate sales plans and identify issues through discussion of strategy and tactics, and implement effective countermeasures
- Prepare materials and presentations for senior management proposals
- Ensure managing compliance and minimizing compliance risks from the company-wide perspectives
Required Skills, Education, And Experience
- Patient-centric mindset and strong commitment to the product's value
- Ability to construct logical arguments from a multi-faceted perspective
- Problem-identification and -solving skills based on flexible, strategic, creative/out-of-box thinking rather than solely relying on past experience
- Team player with cooperation, responsibility, and leadership to achieve team goals
- High ethical standards and strong compliance awareness
- Learning agility ability to adapt to change and continuously learn and grow
- English communication and documentation skills (for collaboration with global teams and communication with senior management)
- Practical marketing experience (preferably in cardiovascular/atherosclerosis areas, or in primary care/chronic disease areas)
Preferred Skills, Education, And Experience
- Project management experience and ability to lead cross-functional teams composed of members from multiple departments, to work on multiple tasks, and to effectively prioritize
- Demonstrates the ability to derive optimum solutions by conducting hypothesis testing/data analysis from mid-long term holistic perspectives based on potential customer needs and future product trends predicted from obtained information and insights (Data driven decision making)
- Exhibits extensive launch knowledge/experience and demonstrates leadership in leading an efficient launch project (launch excellence)
- Fluent English communication skills and experience working in teams composed of multinational/culturally diverse members
Required Skills
Brand Management, Creative Campaign Development, Cross-Functional Leadership, Marketing Budget Management, Marketing Data Analysis, Marketing Strategy Implementation, Market Research, Omnichannel Marketing, Project Management, Strategic Thinking, Teamwork
Preferred Skills
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Employee Status
Regular
Relocation
VISA Sponsorship
Travel Requirements
Flexible Work Arrangements
Hybrid
Shift
Valid Driving License
Hazardous Material(s)
Job Posting End Date
06/30/2026
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Requisition ID
R364066
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