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Insmed

Develops therapies for rare diseases

Manager – Distribution and Account Management

Supply Chain Management +1Updated on Nov 13
Full-timeJapanNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least five years of experience in pharmaceutical-industry head-office distribution operations or at least five years of experience managing head-office wholesaler accounts.
  • Knowledge of Japan's pharmaceutical distribution system and distribution practices.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders and conduct negotiations and build relationships with wholesalers.
  • Ability to prepare materials and manage data using Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • Ability to hold a university degree or equivalent academic ability and experience.
  • A standard motor vehicle driver's license is required; an automatic-transmission-only license is acceptable.

Responsibilities

  • Support operation of distribution pricing rules, including net and rebate systems, in line with Insmed's objectives, and provide feedback on improvement opportunities based on field conditions.
  • Organize market and competitor trends and wholesaler distribution conditions, and analyze them using key indicators.
  • Identify issues based on wholesaler conditions and figures, and consider measures to improve and streamline distribution strategy.
  • Build relationships with wholesaler headquarters, depots, and distribution centers as the primary point of contact, and establish collaborative arrangements through regular communication.
  • Monitor wholesaler sales, inventory, and ordering, encourage product prioritization, and support adjustments and negotiations concerning contracts and agreements.
  • Identify and share wholesaler issues early, and work with relevant departments to resolve them.
  • Optimize nationwide distribution operations and adjust shipment plans based on demand forecasts to address inventory imbalances and ensure stable supply.
  • Ensure wholesalers understand the importance of maximizing product value and adhere to appropriate distribution practices.
  • Manage appropriate pricing based on contract terms, including rebate systems and drug price revision notices, and analyze wholesaler financial information and credit status to support transaction decisions.
  • Ensure wholesaler business complies with Japan's pharmaceutical regulations and standards, including the PMD Act, Antimonopoly Act, relevant guidelines, and Insmed policies.
  • Work with Legal and Compliance to ensure compliance and risk management in distribution.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience handling accounts for wide-area wholesalers at headquarters.
  • Practical experience concluding basic agreements with wholesalers and handling drug price revisions or price management.

About the Company

Insmed

Develops therapies for rare diseases

Insmed focuses on developing and delivering therapies for serious and rare diseases. Its products come from a pipeline of clinical trials and approved treatments, sold to patients in global markets with offices in Bridgewater, NJ, Europe, and Japan. The company’s work combines research and development, regulatory approvals, and commercialization to bring therapies from discovery to patients. Insmed differentiates itself by addressing unmet medical needs in rare diseases and maintaining a global infrastructure that supports development, approval, and patient access. The goal is to improve patient outcomes by providing effective treatments for conditions with limited existing options.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Bridgewater Township, New Jersey
Founded
1988

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