MSD

Sr. Spclst, Marketing ONC

JPN - Tokyo - Chiyoda Full time

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Responsibilities will include (but are not limited to) the following

-Lead the strategic planning and tactical execution for Oncology brands in respective therapeutic areas, Gastric, Esophageal, Colorectal cancer, H&N cancer, VHL, RCC

-Engage with external stakeholders i.e, Scientific leaders and medical communities

-Build both internal, especially sales, and external stakeholder support and advocacy for Oncology brands

-Develop and manage relationships with Scientific leaders and academic societies, and obtaining professional inputs from them

-Develop materials and tools used for effective promotion across Omni channel approaches and manage external agency to work with

-Prepare MR training contents in collaboration with sales plannning & training specialists

-The promotion plan should be developed taking various factors into account; market insight, competitor benchmark, policy and regulation trends, customer needs, compliance and execution risks, business impact on the company, ex-Japan/ ex-pharma best practices etc.

-Work closely with the cross functional members (especially Medical, R&D) and support groups and align with their plans and tactics

-Ensure managing compliance and pursue zero compliance risks from the company-wide perspectives

Required skill, Competency, Experience, etc.

-Must demonstrate ability to lead strategically, drive performance, build alignment, inform, negotiate, and collaborate under the agile way of working

--Demonstrate initiative, creativity, strategic capabilities, and ability to work effectively in complex, rapidly changing environments

-Strong project and process management skills along with the ability to work on multiple tasks, and to effectively prioritize

-Eager to learn new things by her/himself as well as by team

-Over 1-2 years of experience in Marketing management

-MR experience preferably

-Experience on Oncology preferably

Required Skills:

Adaptability, Brand Management, Change Request Management, Communication, Content Creation, Customer Insights, Digital Marketing, Gastrointestinal Disease, Influencing Skills, Marketing, Market Research, Oncology Marketing, Product Management, Regulatory Compliance, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Planning, Strategic Thinking

Preferred Skills:

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Employee Status:

Regular

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Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

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Job Posting End Date:

01/19/2026

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