At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com **Job Function:** Marketing **Job Sub** **Function:** Strategic Marketing **Job Category:** People Leader **All Job Posting Locations:** Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan **Job Description:** **About Innovative Medicine** Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow. Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine **Associate Director, New Product Planning (NPP)** is a key role to create “End to End” new franchise and product strategy of pipeline. The person in this position is expected to lead J-CST (Japan Commercial Strategy team) for Solid Tumor pipeline programs, maximizing the value of pipeline assets by collaborating closely with cross-functional partners (R&D, MAF, BU, IMAT) as well as regional/global partners to effectively develop and execute: + Strong LCM strategy with ensured commercial input and launch success with maximized product value + “Go to market model” to maximize asset value + Forecasting and Budget planning by acquiring key insights such as patient journey, buying process, treatment flow, unmet medical needs, TPP acceptance etc. + CDx strategy for relevant compounds + Launch excellence of new compounds for a responsible compound by co-leading cross functional launch team (NPI) + Commercial input (GFLS and JACI) to be incorporated in to global strategy by coordinating Japan cross-functional priorities + Support BD activities by providing commercial expertise **Job requirements:** ＜Experiences＞ + 5 years or more pharma business experience, pharma or biotech marketing experience preferred + New Product Planning experience preferred + New product launch experience in Sales or Marketing preferred + Demonstrated track record of business results in complex and ambiguous marketing environments + Successful management of agencies and vendor relationship ＜Skills and Capabilities＞ + Possessing leadership potential + Ability to develop trust relationships in the organization, active listening and influencing are strongly preferred + Ability to work across multiple geographies and J&J companies + Managing agility in multiple tasks and work environment + Project management skills + Critical and logical thinking + Strategic mindset and road map setting + Collaboration and communication with open mind + Communication, presentation, and facilitation skill in English + Analytical skills to obtain customer insights ＜Qualification／Certificate＞ + Healthcare, bioscience, or business degree is preferred (MBA) \#LI-Hybrid ======================================================== 社内公募ガイドライン + 応募の際はAskGS内の社内公募ガイドラインをご一読いただき、応募ください。１８か月未満の方は応募前に上長及び担当BUHRの許可を取ってから応募ください。複数同時応募不可になります。 + 在籍期間に関わらず、書類選考を通して１次面接に進んだ場合は、社内公募に応募し選考に進むことを上司に報告してください。 + 社内紹介を行う場合は、Career Hub上の“社内紹介制度の概要”の詳細を理解した上で、コンプライアンスを守って紹介したものとみなします。 + **Application Due: 11/18/2025** **Required Skills:** **Preferred Skills:** Brand Marketing, Brand Marketing, Brand Positioning Strategy, Business Alignment, Business Storytelling, Business Valuations, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Customer Intelligence, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision Making, Developing Others, Digital Strategy, Execution Focus, Financial Analysis, Go-to-Market Strategies, Inclusive Leadership, Industry Analysis, Leadership, Market Research, Negotiation, Problem Solving, Product Development Lifecycle, Product Portfolio Management, Product Strategies, Program Management {+ 2 more}