[Innovative Medicine] Associate Director, New Product Planning Japan, Hematology

Johnson & Johnson is hiring a [Innovative Medicine] Associate Director, New Product Planning Japan, Hematology in Tokyo, Japan. Level rates it ; you can apply on Johnson & Johnson.

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Associate Director of New Product Planning to lead commercial strategy and pipeline asset value for Hematology in Japan.

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At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at jnj.com.

As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

Job Function:

Marketing

Job Sub Function:

Strategic Marketing

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan

Job Description:

About Innovative Medicine

Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow.

Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way.

Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine

Associate Director, New Product Planning (NPP) is a key role to create “End to End” new franchise and product strategy of pipeline. The person in this position is expected to lead J-CST (Japan Commercial Strategy team) for Hematology pipeline programs, maximizing the value of pipeline assets by collaborating closely with cross-functional partners (R&D, MAF, BU, IMAT) as well as regional/global partners to effectively develop and execute:

Strong LCM strategy with ensured commercial input and launch success with maximized product value
“Go to market model” to maximize asset value
Forecasting and Budget planning by acquiring key insights such as patient journey, buying process, treatment flow, unmet medical needs, TPP acceptance etc.
CDx strategy for relevant compounds
Launch excellence of new compounds for a responsible compound by co-leading cross functional launch team (NPI)
Commercial input (GFLS and JACI) to be incorporated in to global strategy by coordinating Japan cross-functional priorities
Support BD activities by providing commercial expertise

Job requirements:

＜Experiences＞

5 years or more pharma business experience, pharma or biotech marketing experience preferred
New Product Planning experience preferred
New product launch experience in Sales or Marketing preferred
Demonstrated track record of business results in complex and ambiguous marketing environments
Successful management of agencies and vendor relationship

＜Skills and Capabilities＞

Possessing leadership potential
Ability to develop trust relationships in the organization, active listening and influencing are strongly preferred
Ability to work across multiple geographies and J&J companies
Managing agility in multiple tasks and work environment
Project management skills
Critical and logical thinking
Strategic mindset and road map setting
Collaboration and communication with open mind
Communication, presentation, and facilitation skill in English
Analytical skills to obtain customer insights

＜Qualification／Certificate＞

Healthcare, bioscience, or business degree is preferred (MBA)

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Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Brand Marketing, Brand Positioning Strategy, Business Alignment, Business Storytelling, Business Valuations, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Customer Intelligence, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision Making, Digital Strategy, Execution Focus, Financial Analysis, Go-to-Market Strategies, Industry Analysis, Market Research, Negotiation, Organizing, Problem Solving, Product Development Lifecycle, Product Portfolio Management, Product Strategies, Program Management, Strategic Thinking, Tactical Planning, Technical Credibility

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[Innovative Medicine] Associate Director, New Product Planning Japan, Hematology at Johnson & Johnson rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

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Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

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Key facts

[Innovative Medicine] Associate Director, New Product Planning Japan, Hematology is an open job at Johnson & Johnson.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The role is based in Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan.
The job was posted on October 14, 2026.
Seniority: senior.
Applications are handled by Johnson & Johnson. Apply on Johnson & Johnson

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