SUMMARY/POSITION OBJECTIVE:
As a Regeneron Japan's marketing team, Regeneron needs an experienced Product Manager who will be responsible for leading Regeneron Japan's local oncology marketing activities.
Reporting to Sr Marketing Manager in Japan, he/she will be accountable for brand marketing activities in Japan for both currently commercialised indications and any future launches, working closely with cross-functional and cross-regional stakeholders to ensure seamless execution of the country strategic and tatical brand plan.

JOB DUTIES:

•    Accountable for overarching brand marketing strategy in Japan and provides input into the development of the global brand strategy, functional plans and budget.  

•    Lead the local brand planning process including analyzing the competitive landscape, identifying key promotional opportunities, developing customer-focused and differentiated messages to key target audiences.

•    As part of the local brand planning process, work in partnership with local counterparts in Medical Affairs to create and agree on an aligned brand strategy.

•    Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement promotional activities defined in the brand plan. 

•    Analyse drivers and barriers of brand performance (e.g. share of voice, market dynamics, competitive actions) and identify/propose actions to address opportunities or risks to performance.  

•    Responsible for the development and execution of external stakeholder engagement plans (including national congresses, HCP meetings etc) in coordination with cross-functional teams.

•    Creation of local promotional materials aligned with the local and global brand plans for use by the sales force and via digital channels.

•    Working closely with the Sales Team in the development and execution of the Field Plan of Action, national/regional sales meeting execution and Field communications in collaboration with internal and external partners/stakeholders.

•    Develop local promotional budget and manage spend in line with approved budget.

•    Maintain the highest ethical and compliance standards.

REQUIREMENTS:
Required

•    Bachelor's degree required with preference for science background; 

•    5+ years of biotech/pharma brand marketing experience 

•    Expertise in managing ad agency and suppliers, developing annual budgets. 

•    Strong integrity and ethics in behaviors, actions, and communications.

•    Ability to communicate and act promptly, demonstrated initiative, creativity, and ability to work effectively in complex, rapidly changing environments. Excellent planning, prioritization, communication and presentation skills

•    Ability and willingness to travel as required 30-40%, some on weekends for conferences and meetings

•    Working knowledge of local healthcare compliance codes and any regulations related to promotional activities.

•    Written and spoken English language skills. 

•    +7 years relevant experiences

Preferred

•    Experience preferred in oncology marketing.

•    Launch experience a plus.

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