New Product Assessment Manager

Make your mark for patients

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Report to: Head of Business Planning Lead
The number of subordinates: None individual contributor

Job Purpose
As a key member of the Japan organization the New Product Planning Manager will maximize the value of UCBs portfolio in alignment with corporate strategy by leading commercial evaluation and strategic planning for pipeline product life cycle management and licensing opportunities.
This role bridges science and business ensuring that development regulatory and commercial considerations are integrated to deliver optimal outcomes for both Japanese patients and UCB.

1) Conducting robust commercial assessments of early/late-stage pipeline assets product lifecycle management and licensing opportunities including emerging modalities such as gene therapy.
2) Collaborating cross-functionally (Development Medical Commercial Pricing Regulatory Affairs and Global teams) to establish Japan-specific commercial development and submission strategies.
3) Providing strategic recommendations to Japan leadership and Global stakeholders to maximize asset value.
4) Influencing project teams by translating scientific insights into commercial impact and strengthening cross-functional capabilities.

Major Accountabilities
Strategic Portfolio Evaluation & Planning
Serve as the hub for all activities related to new product evaluation and planning.
Assess commercial value of pipeline and external opportunities including:
Epidemiology and disease burden
Medical landscape and unmet needs
Market environment and competitive dynamics
Development strategy and timelines
Pricing reimbursement and regulatory considerations
Intellectual property and safety landscape
Ensure alignment of portfolio decisions with UCBs global strategy
Cross-functional Leadership & Alignment
Collaborate with internal stakeholders across functions to align asset strategy.
Facilitate decision-making processes by integrating diverse perspectives into a unified recommendation.
KOL Engagement & Insight Generation
Lead Key Opinion Leader (KOL) mapping and engagement strategy.
Generate actionable insights to support strategic positioning and maximize market potential.
Product Strategy & Business Case Development
Review and maintain Target Product Profiles (TPP) drafted by development team.
Build 510-year sales forecasts with robust assumptions.
Consolidate analyses into comprehensive business cases to support investment decisions.
Global Collaboration & Japan Advocacy
Represent Japans unique clinical regulatory and market environment to Global teams.
Identify and communicate opportunities driven by ethnic scientific or market-specific differences.

Quality & Compliance Accountabilities
Ensure timely and effective communication and escalation across stakeholders including global alignment and approvals.
Promote a culture of continuous improvement and quality excellence.
Ensure all activities comply with company standards local regulations and compliance requirements.
Guarantee accurate and timely reporting of:
Adverse events
Technical complaints
Compliance issues
Complete all mandatory training requirements on time (100% compliance).

Minimum requirements
Experience & Skills
Minimum 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry in areas such as:
New product evaluation and planning
Project management
Business development/licensing
Brand or strategic marketing
Strong combination of scientific and commercial expertise.
Proven ability to work cross-functionally and influence stakeholders without authority.
Experience in strategic analysis forecasting and business case development preferred.
Exposure to innovative modalities (e.g. gene therapy) is a plus.

Education
Bachelors degree required in a relevant discipline (e.g. Life Sciences Medicine Clinical Research Marketing Business Administration).
MBA or advanced degree is an advantage.

Language
Fluent English (verbal and written) to effectively engage and influence global stakeholders.
Japanese: Native or business fluency required.

Mindset & Competencies
Strong growth mindset with proactive learning orientation.
Strategic thinking and analytical capability.
Effective communication and presentation skills.
Ability to operate in a matrix global environment.

Key Success Factors
Ability to translate complex scientific data into clear commercial insights.
Strong stakeholder management and influence skills.
High level of ownership and accountability.
Strategic agility in a fast-evolving external environment.

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