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Marketing Brand Associate (Rare Disease)

Job Description - Marketing Brand Associate (Rare Disease)




The Brand Associate will be a key member of the Japan Commercial Operations team, working closely with Brand Managers to support marketing initiatives for assigned products. This role focuses on tactical execution and cross\-functional collaboration to ensure the successful implementation of brand strategies, with a strong emphasis on close communication with global teams. The position will primarily support activities related to innovative therapies within a specialty / rare disease portfolio.





Key Responsibilities



  • Reports to Marketing Director in Japan


  • Support the Brand Manager in implementing marketing plans for assigned products


  • Execute tactical marketing activities, including:



    • Development of promotional materials


    • Planning and coordination of events



  • Build and manage relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) in alignment with brand strategy


  • Collaborate cross\-functionally with sales, medical affairs, commercial excellence, and finance teams


  • Maintain close communication with global marketing teams to ensure alignment on strategy and execution


  • Support market analysis and performance monitoring in collaboration with commercial excellence


  • Ensure all activities comply with local regulations, company policies, and SOPs







Requirements

Required Qualifications



  • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field


  • 2+ years of experience in marketing or commercial operations within the pharmaceutical industry


  • Business\-level Japanese (written and verbal), with the ability to independently lead discussions in Japanese


  • Business\-level English (written and verbal), with the ability to independently lead discussions in English


  • Willingness to travel up to 50%


  • Strong organizational, communication, and coordination skills


  • Team\-oriented mindset with the ability to influence without formal authority


  • Strong interest in contributing to both patient outcomes and business growth



Preferred Qualifications



  • Experience as a Medical Representative


  • Exposure to new product launches or label expansion projects


  • Experience working in a startup or small team environment


  • Background in rare disease or specialty therapeutics











Benefits

  • Competitive base salary with annual performance\-based bonus

  • Comprehensive benefits package, including social insurance and allowances

  • Hybrid working style with flexibility

  • Generous paid leave and holiday policy

  • Exposure to global teams and international projects

  • Collaborative, people\-focused culture with strong support for development

  • Opportunity to contribute to rare disease / specialty therapies with meaningful patient impact














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    Morunda K.k.

    Morunda specialises in executive recruitment for pharmaceutical, medical device and life science companies.

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