The Global Product & Portfolio Management Group (GPPM) is a core function responsible for driving sustainable business growth by managing products and portfolios across domestic and international markets. This role is not a sales support position. It serves as a Product Owner, accountable for product-related decisions and outcomes across the entire business, including strategy, portfolio management, brand value, supply chain implications, and post-market responsibility.
1. Product & Portfolio Management - Develop and manage product strategies, portfolios, and product lifecycles across domestic and international markets. - Identify opportunities for new product launches, market expansion, exports, pricing, and product differentiation.
2. Brand & Marketing Management - Develop product positioning, value propositions, key messages, and brand strategies. - Manage promotional materials, congress activities, KOL/scientific engagement, and brand consistency.
3. Sales & Business Performance - Set sales directions, target markets, customer segments, and KPIs in line with product strategies. - Analyze sales, profitability, and market performance to drive continuous improvement.
4. Supply Chain & Product Ownership - Monitor inventory, demand-supply balance, production, and shipment planning. - Coordinate with SCM and relevant departments to minimize risks related to shortages, excess inventory, and supply disruptions.
5. Customer, Safety & Tender Management - Manage customer feedback, complaints, and product-related issues in coordination with Quality, Regulatory, and Safety teams. - Provide strategic input on tender, pricing, and contract strategies.
6. Cross-functional & HQ Collaboration - Collaborate with Headquarters, Manufacturing, SCM, Sales, Regulatory, Quality, Safety, and overseas affiliates. - Participate in business planning, budgeting, product roadmap development, and provide data-driven recommendations to management. - Language: English or Japanese - Business Level - Experience: + Minimum 3 years in a Manager / Associate Manager level within leading pharmaceutical companies + Experience in Product / Portfolio Management, Strategic Marketing, Supply Chain Collaboration, Commercial Management & Medical / Scientific Affairs
