- Location
- CHIYODA CITY, Tokyo
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Marketing
- Seniority
- Manager
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Education
- Master
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- ApplyToJob
Description
Company Overview
Rhythm is a global, commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to transforming the lives of patients living with rare neuroendocrine diseases. We develop medicines for previously untreatable or undertreated diseases. We recognize the courage it takes for patients and their caregivers to begin their journey of advocacy to find the answers they need. Their courage inspires us to challenge convention, ask bold questions and seek answers for them. Every day, we strive for excellence through our willingness to adapt, learn, and our tenacity to overcome barriers, together.
Job summary
This high impact role requires a talented and hands on profile to drive the execution of a successful pre-launch and launch strategy for the Japanese market. This position will play a key role in supporting tactical plans and programs, ensuring alignment with local regulatory requirements and market dynamics. This role will lead cross-functional projects, collaborating closely across regulatory affairs, market access, medical affairs and commercial to ensure a seamless launch and sustained brand success.
Responsibilities & Duties
- Support the implementation of the brand strategy and tactical plans for Japan, collaborating closely with the Marketing Director, Japan, Field Operations Director, Japan and the International Marketing team.
- Support the execution of key projects throughout their lifecycle, ensuring alignment and involvement of all cross functional stakeholders supporting the overall strategic goals.
- Lead the development of materials and tools supporting promotional and cross functional programs, with a strong leverage of digital assets as part of an Omnichannel approach.
- Support the development of patient centric projects, assisting in the creation and implementation of locally relevant materials and programs.
- Support the approval of marketing tactics and programs through the internal review processes and ensure all marketing activities are in compliance with Legal Medical Regulatory (LMR) requirements.
- Coordinate with relevant external agencies to ensure seamless execution of marketing activities and campaigns.
- Cultivate and maintain relationships with external stakeholders.
- Provide hands on support to country teams in all key marketing initiatives.
- Monitor defined Key Performance Indicators, analyze challenges and propose solutions to drive continuous improvement.
- Bachelor’s Degree in science, pharmacy or medical science, Masters in Marketing and/or Business Administration a plus
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in pharmaceutical marketing in rare diseases and/or specialty care, including sales experience preferred
- Demonstrated commercial success
- Launch experience is a plus
- Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring a high level of execution and on time delivery.
- Strong interest and/or experience in the development & implementation of omnichannel campaigns aimed at HCPs and/or patients, including CRM expertise, opt-in programs, webinars, etc...
- Creative thinker with a strong interest in innovative approaches
- Team player able to work collaboratively across multiple business functions and partners to successfully roll out marketing initiatives
- Leadership skills, ability to perform in a dynamic environment and to influence without authority
- Proactive and results driven; taking responsibility for execution; speaks up and voices opinion
- Self-starter who functions well independently or within a team
- Strong oral and written communication skills in Japanese and English
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)
We are a dynamic and growing global team spanning more than a dozen countries. At Rhythm we are dedicated to transforming the lives of patients living with rare melanocortin-4 receptor (MC4R) pathway diseases by rapidly advancing care and precision medicines that address the root cause. Our team is passionate about expanding access to reach more patients and developing novel therapies for other rare neuroendocrine diseases, including congenital hyperinsulinism.
At Rhythm Our Core Values Are
- We are committed to advancing scientific understanding to improve patients’ lives
- We are inspired to tackle tough challenges and have the courage to ask bold questions
- We are eager to learn and adapt
- We believe collaboration and ownership are foundational for our success
- We value the unique contribution each individual brings to furthering our mission
Skills
ExcelCompliance
Languages
Japanese