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AbbVie

Global biopharmaceutical company developing medicines

Device Manager - Marketing Parkinson's Disease

Product MarketingPosted on Nov 11
Full-timeMinato City, Tokyo, JapanNo salary listedHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

  • Experience in marketing, brand management, sales, market access, business development, or similar work, with the ability to translate market, customer, and patient needs into business strategy.
  • Ability to lead execution of multi-year projects such as new pump or accessory launches, product transitions, and lifecycle management, including managing milestones, risks, and decisions.
  • Ability to integrate market data, patient journeys, stakeholder insights, and business viability into structured issues, medium- to long-term device strategy, priorities, and action plans.
  • Ability to identify improvement opportunities based on unmet needs of patients and healthcare professionals, understanding devices as part of treatment initiation, continuity, and care experience.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with Japanese and global stakeholders and explain and propose solutions to complex technical and regulatory issues from a business perspective.
  • Sufficient understanding of promotional codes, personal information protection, safety information reporting requirements, and AbbVie compliance policies.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
  • Ability to perform work in Japanese.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute the Japan device strategy and medium- to long-term lifecycle plan for VYALEV and DUODOPA pumps, related devices, and accessories, aligning them with the advanced Parkinson's disease brand strategy.
  • Continuously assess device-related needs, challenges, and market opportunities among patients, healthcare professionals, medical institutions, and the healthcare delivery system; identify patient-journey and brand-growth barriers and priorities.
  • Assess patient benefit, market potential, business impact, and launch requirements for new pumps, adapters, related products used in administration, and accessories in Japan, and develop launch strategies.
  • Work closely with Development, Regulatory Affairs, Corporate Strategy, Patient Support Office, Distribution, and Medical to convey Japan market needs to global device development and lifecycle strategy, and commercially drive preparation for Japanese introduction, applications, and launch of new devices.
  • Share launch execution plans for new pumps, devices, and accessories with Sales, Medical, Patient Support Office, AbbVie Nurse/ADS, and other relevant departments; clarify roles and actions and coordinate across functions to support smooth launches and market introduction.
  • Develop and manage demand forecasts for devices and related products, and work with Supply Chain and external partners to support stable supply and appropriate inventory management in line with business needs.
  • Work with Supply Chain, Finance, Market Access, QA, Legal/OEC, and other relevant functions to identify and resolve supply, quality, reimbursement, economic, and compliance issues affecting device strategy execution.
  • Serve as the Japan commercial point of contact for global and regional development teams and brand stakeholders, communicating Japan market insights, business needs, and priorities and connecting global strategy with local execution.
  • Ensure device and related-product activities comply with patient-safety and proper-use requirements, product-complaint and safety-information reporting, promotional codes, and AbbVie compliance policies, and conduct activities with patient focus and ethical standards.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in medical devices, combination products, or specialty care.
  • Business English proficiency sufficient to conduct meetings and negotiations with global stakeholders.
  • English proficiency needed for collaboration with regional and global stakeholders.

About the Company

AbbVie

Global biopharmaceutical company developing medicines

AbbVie is a global biopharmaceutical company that develops and sells medicines to treat serious health conditions. Its portfolio spans immunology, oncology, virology, neuroscience, and aesthetics, with products designed to modulate the immune system, target disease pathways, or support medical aesthetics. AbbVie compounds its products through a heavy emphasis on research and development, investing billions to build a steady pipeline of new therapies. Its medicines are brought to market by selling to healthcare providers, hospitals, and clinics, and in some cases directly to patients via prescriptions. The company differentiates itself through a wide, globally distributed product line, substantial R&D investment, and a commitment to sustainability and patient care, including science-based targets. AbbVie’s goal is to improve patient outcomes by delivering effective treatments for unmet medical needs while pursuing long-term, responsible growth across healthcare markets.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
North Chicago, IL
Founded
1888

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