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AbbVie

Global biopharmaceutical company developing medicines

Japan Asset Strategy Leader - Immunology

Biology & BiotechConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeMinato City, Tokyo, JapanNo salary listedHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 5 years of experience in drug development and experience with one or more New Drug Applications (NDAs), or equivalent knowledge.
  • Experience leading a team in a cross-functional environment.
  • Graduate from medical school, a college of nursing, pharmacy, science/agriculture, or a life-science course, or equivalent education.
  • Expertise in a relevant discipline associated with drug development and/or commercialization.
  • Sufficient knowledge in the assigned therapeutic area.
  • General knowledge of pharmaceutical associations such as Seiyakukyo and Pharma.
  • Knowledge of the latest guidelines and regulations, including Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
  • A TOEIC score of 850 or higher, or equivalent English communication skill.
  • Strategic thinking, leadership and decision-making, problem-solving, coaching, and communication/storytelling skills in both Japanese and English.

Responsibilities

  • Lead development and execution of Japan asset strategies for individual asset programs to contribute to sustainable growth.
  • Ensure individual development plans maximize asset value through effective, rapid, and broad development of pipeline assets, considering market access, medical, loss of exclusivity, and commercialization aspects.
  • Be accountable to key stakeholders and management for assigned assets in Japan throughout their life cycle.
  • Maximize the performance of the Japan Asset Strategy Team by leading and driving planning and execution of Japan asset strategy.
  • Foster an innovation and enterprise mindset in the Japan Asset Strategy Team.
  • Develop and drive an integrated Japan asset strategy for value maximization.
  • Create competitive asset strategies based on medical needs, regulatory requirements, commercial needs, market access and pricing, and loss-of-exclusivity maximization.
  • Bring new products to market through the fastest and most efficient approach while maintaining required quality.
  • Provide input to the Asset Strategy Team, ensuring the Japan asset strategy is integrated into global asset strategy, and serve as the primary contact person.
  • Ensure alignment on program strategies within the Japan Asset Strategy Team and with relevant stakeholders, including global Asset Strategy Team members and Japan review bodies.
  • Represent the Japan Asset Strategy Team to relevant stakeholders.
  • Set challenging shared goals with team members for individual asset-related work.
  • Maintain team motivation and foster trust, transparency, and psychological safety to optimize team performance.
  • Provide team members regular feedback on their contributions to shared asset-related goals.
  • Maintain a function-neutral position when prioritizing actions and making decisions to optimize asset value in a timely, high-quality manner.
  • Advance assets on time while considering allocated resources and required quality.

Desired Qualifications

  • A master's degree or PhD is preferable.

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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