[Hiring] Brand Manager @Sandoz

Role Description

Lead the strategy and execution for assigned oncology biosimilar brands in Japan. Translate patient, customer and market insights into focused plans, work closely with cross-functional teams, and deliver sustainable business growth.

あなたの主な責任は以下の通りです：

• Develop and execute the brand plan, differentiation, positioning, customer segmentation, targeting and execution plan including omnichannel engagement strategy for assigned oncology brands.
• Build a clear understanding of patient journey, treatment flow, clinical guidelines, institutional decision-making flow and the competitive environment, and translate insights into action.
• Lead launch readiness and lifecycle activities with Sales, Wholesales, Medical, Regulatory, Supply, Finance, Legal/Compliance and Global/Regional teams.
• Plan and deliver customer engagement, congress, speaker program, promotional material and field training activities in line with applicable policies and regulations.
• Own forecasting, market analysis/survey, brand budget and performance monitoring; recommend timely corrective actions.
• Use data, digital tools and AI responsibly to improve insight generation, planning, content development, execution and ways of working.
• KPIs include achievement of business objectives, quality and speed of brand execution, launch readiness, customer engagement and budget management.

Qualifications

• Pharmaceutical marketing experience in oncology, with demonstrated ownership of brand strategy and execution.
• Experience in brand planning, customer insight, segmentation/targeting, content development and performance analysis.
• Ability to lead cross-functional projects and turn data and insights into clear business actions.
• Practical experience using AI and digital tools in business, with appropriate judgment regarding accuracy, confidentiality and compliance.
• Japanese: native level. English: business level for meetings, presentations and written communication.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.

Requirements

• Oncology marketing experience and understanding of hospital markets, patient journey, treatment flow and clinical evidence.
• Experience in launch preparation, lifecycle management, forecasting or omnichannel marketing.

Benefits

• Headquarters-based Employee. Remote work is permitted.
• Performance-based bonus (Short-Term Incentive) paid once annually in March.
• Commuting expenses and housing allowance provided.
• Requires domestic business travel several times a month to understand customers.

Skills Desired

• Agility
• Asset Management
• Commercial Excellence
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Customer Orientation
• Digital Marketing
• Healthcare Sector Understanding
• Influencing Skills
• Marketing Strategy
• Negotiation Skills
• Operational Excellence
• Priority Disease Areas Expertise
• Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)
• Product Marketing
• Product Strategy
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Stakeholder Management
• Strategic Partnerships