【Alexion Japan】Associate Director, ATTR Marketing

Associate Director, ATTR Marketing will lead the next phase of commercialization for ALXN2060 (acoramidis) in transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM). With the product now post-launch, the focus of the role is to accelerate patient identification, strengthen customer adoption, expand market share, and drive sustained business growth. This individual will refine and execute go-to-market strategies in partnership with Sales, Medical Affairs, Commercial Excellence, and other key stakeholders to maximize the brand's performance in a rapidly evolving market.

• Strategy Development – Work cross-functionally to develop ATTR disease area and ALXN 2060 asset strategies. Champion the brand and rally the organization behind launch strategy.
• Launch Planning & Execution – Lead the development of detailed commercial launch tactics. Ensure flawless launch execution across Sales and Marketing to achieve revenue targets.
• Brand Management – Manage all aspects of branded communication including positioning, messaging, and channel mix. Define HCP segments and target prioritization. Lead marketing programs from design to execution.
• Customer Engagement – Engage key customers for insights, speaking engagements, and other commercial initiatives in collaboration with Thought Leader Liaison teams.
• Performance Analytics – Define relevant leading and lagging performance indicators. Evaluate ongoing performance and brand health. Understand market and customer dynamics behind the performance to guide the brand.

• ≥5 years of biopharmaceutical marketing experience in Japan
• Prior launch experience in rare disease and/or specialty care

• Deep understanding of marketing discipline from strategic and operational perspectives
• Experience in sales and/or other direct customer-facing roles
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with and mobilize the field sales organization to achieve brand objectives
• Ability to translate patient needs and scientific data into commercial strategy
• Ability to guide market research projects to enable commercial decisions
• Ability to collaborate broadly and cross-functionally
• Intellectual curiosity and growth mindset
• Comfort with change and ambiguity
• Strong engagement, communication, and relational skills
• Passion for making a positive contribution to the rare disease community
• Fluency in Japanese, proficiency in English
• Bachelor’s degree in science or other relevant areas

• Experience working in alliance partnership(s)
• Prior experience and customer relationships in Cardiology
• Fluency in English
• Advanced degree in business and/or science (e.g. MBA, MS)

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