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Job Description

Please note this job requires business level Japanese language command not only in speaking, business writing and reading.

タケダの紹介

タケダは「世界中の人々の健康と輝かしい未来に貢献する」ことを企業の存在意義(パーパス)としています。そして目指す未来を共有しながら、一人ひとりが自分の可能性を引き出し、お互いの個性を認め合う、多様性にあふれた先進的な組織作りに取り組んでいます。私たちと一緒に、世界中の人々のいのちに貢献し、さらなる成長と活躍を目指しませんか。

タケダはグローバルな研究開発型のバイオ医薬品のリーディングカンパニーです。従業員は創業時から受け継いできたタケダの価値観であるタケダイズム(誠実=公正・正直・不屈)を道しるべとしながら、患者さんに寄り添い(Patient)人々と信頼関係を築き(Trust)社会的評価を向上させ(Reputation)持続可能な事業を発展させる(Business)を日々の行動指針としています。

"Better Health for People, Brighter Future for the World" is the purpose of a company. We aim to create a diverse and inclusive organization where people can thrive, grow and realize their own potential while enabling our purpose. We continue to innovate and drive changes that will transform the lives of patients. We're looking for like-minded professionals to join us.

Takeda is a global values-based, R&D-driven biopharmaceutical leader. We are guided by our values of Takeda-ism, which has been passed down since the company's founding. Takeda-ism incorporates Integrity, Fairness, Honesty, and Perseverance, with Integrity at the core. They are brought to life through actions based on Patient-Trust-Reputation-Business, in this order.

OBJECTIVES/PURPOSE

• The Head of Marketing in Japan Oncology BU is responsible for leading the Japan Oncology Marketing organization and setting the strategic direction for and ensuring the optimal commercialization potential for all oncology products marketed and to be marketed by Takeda in Japan so that Japan Oncology BU can deliver the products to patients with a sense of urgency

• S/he will work closely with a multitude of functional groups, including but not limited to Sales, Commercial Excellence, Medical Affairs, Patient Advocacy & Communication and Finance in Japan Oncology BU as well as Global Oncology Marketing and departments in Japan Pharma BU. (e.g. Marketing)

• S/he will have direct supervision within Marketing of teams that comprise of Brand Marketing, In-field Marketing, Omnichannel, Forecasting & Data Analytics, Competitive Intelligence, Market Research and Marketing Capabilities

• Key member of the Japan Oncology Leadership Team and member of Global Brand Teams to provide regional strategic insights on brand strategy, treatment landscape, unmet needs, positioning, messaging, pricing etc to better serve patients, built trust, reputation and business. In addition, serves as member of the Joint Steering Committee with alliance products

ACCOUNTABILITIES

Leadership, Strategy and Execution

• Empowered to lead, develop, and execute Japan promoted brands strategies that include identification of key market issues, critical success factors for the disease areas, brands, brand positioning and messaging including competitive strategies, marketing as well as cross-functional tactics.  Lead and champion brand visions for JP promoted brands.

• Conduct analysis, synthesize strategic inputs, and provide strategic recommendations related to promoted brands and late stage pipeline for the Japan market.  Establish one coordinated plan and prioritized investment mix across Japan Oncology BU to deliver upon strategy. 

• Oversee the execution of Japan brand marketing strategies, plans and programs, both short- and long-term in alignment with the established brand global strategy while ensuring compliance with Japan laws, regulations and company guidelines of all marketing activities.

Compliance

• Ensure compliant and effective execution of Japan marketing tactics in the areas of promotional campaigns and material and congresses. 

• Demonstrate Leadership Behaviors and company values of Patient / Trust / Reputation / Business on a consistent basis.

• Act, and be accountable for others in her/his team to act, in compliance with all laws, regulations and policies.

Customer Centricity

• Work collaboratively with Japan KOL(key opinion leaders), academic institutions, cooperative groups, and professional and patient advocacy groups to validate marketing approach and secure launch readiness for possible new indications or new products in Japan. 

• Appropriately and compliantly contribute to as needed to public relations activities, scientific data assessments and KOL/advocacy engagements.

Defining the Future

• Identify market research needs, aligns on market research plans with Insight/Planning and Development in Japan Parma BU, and translate competitive intelligence into product strategies and forecasting assumptions.  

Coach/Mentor Team and Build/Enhance Internal Capabilities

• Improve internal coordination, processes, communication and efficiency.

• Partner with cross functional group by providing expertise and insights, and well founded recommendations. 

• Hire, coache, develop, and retain managers and staff members.

• Create compelling and robust development and succession plans for all key positions within the group.

• Inspire, align, mentor, motivate and mobilizs teams.

• Design and execute marketing skills development programs for continuous learning of team members.

EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

Educational Background

• Minimum BA/BS degree in business, marketing, scientific field, or other related field required.  MBA or relevant Master degree is preferred.

Professional Background and Expertise

• Minimum of 10+ years working experience, or 5+ years of pharmaceutical and/or health care experience.

• Track record and strong knowledge of successfully defining, developing, marketing of products. New product launch experiences a plus.

• Understanding and knowledge of the drug development, regulatory agencies and commercialization process for specialized products (oncology preferred) a plus.

• Superior analytical/financial skills and ability to complete deep quantitative and qualitative analysis of complex strategic initiatives; including a self-starting understanding of the tools and methodologies to develop assumptions for business case, financial model, forecasting, market and competitive analysis, regulatory.

• Ability to understand and manage brand-level and franchise P&L to deliver expected financial KPIs

• Very keen on disruptive digital technology as well as development of peripheral industries(e.g. diagnostic) to further transform the way of engaging with KOLs and stakeholders in new working environment to bring more values to patients

• Ability to demonstrate agility to adapt fast-changing external environments to develop the GTM models from scratch 

Leadership and Management Capabilities

• Experience in a leadership role within a multi-functional commercial organization.

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence, lead, negotiate and work effectively at all levels within a matrix and multi-cultural environment by embracing "Diversity and Inclusion".

• Enthusiasm, confidence, ability to develop capability of the organization and individuals in his/her team.

• Capability of demonstrating enterprise strategic thinking, initiative and creativity.

• Ability to develop and evaluate holistic business cases including overall corporate investments(e.g. NPV, IRR, ROI or other major KPIs)  

Values

• A firm belief to contribute to patients.

• A strong commitment to cure to cancer.

Languages

• Japanese : Fluent

• English : Excellent in writing and speaking to work effectively within a global organization

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

2-3 times overseas travel per year with 1-2 local travels on average required per month (subject to event and requests)

タケダのDE&I

Better Health, Brighter Future

Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary:

• Allowances: Commutation, Housing, Overtime Work etc.

• Salary Increase: Annually, Bonus Payment: Twice a year

• Working Hours: Headquarters (Osaka/ Tokyo) 9:00-17:30, Production Sites (Osaka/ Yamaguchi) 8:00-16:45, (Narita) 8:30-17:15, Research Site (Kanagawa) 9:00-17:45

• Holidays: Saturdays, Sundays, National Holidays, May Day, Year-End Holidays etc. (approx. 123 days in a year)

• Paid Leaves: Annual Paid Leave, Special Paid Leave, Sick Leave, Family Support Leave, Maternity Leave, Childcare Leave, Family Nursing Leave.

• Flexible Work Styles: Flextime, Telework

• Benefits: Social Insurance, Retirement and Corporate Pension, Employee Stock Ownership Program, etc.

Important Notice concerning working conditions:

• It is possible the job scope may change at the company's discretion.

• It is possible the department and workplace may change at the company's discretion.

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