Head, Marketing, Japan Oncology Business Unit (JOBU)

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Job Description

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

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 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DEI

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 companys discretion.

• It is possible the department and workplace may change at the companys discretion.

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