Therapeutic Area / Product Communications Manager

Therapeutic Area / Product Communications Manager
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Industry: Pharmaceutical / Healthcare / Medical Device
Role: Individual Contributor
Salary: Approx. ¥14M JPY (flexible)

Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly motivated Therapeutic Area / Product Communications Manager to join our Tokyo team. This role focuses on developing and executing strategic communications plans for specific therapeutic areas or product portfolios. Ideal candidates will have experience in medical devices or healthcare industries and a strong ability to translate complex scientific information into clear, impactful messaging.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement communication strategies tailored to therapeutic areas or product lines, aligned with overall business objectives.

• Create high-quality content including scientific summaries, product materials, presentations, and digital communications for internal and external stakeholders.

• Collaborate with Medical Affairs, Marketing, Regulatory, and Commercial teams to ensure consistent and compliant messaging.

• Manage relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs), healthcare professionals, and external agencies as needed.

• Support product launches, educational campaigns, and other initiatives with targeted communication activities.

• Monitor industry trends and competitive landscape to inform communication strategies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Communications, or related field.

• 5+ years of communications experience in pharmaceutical, medical device, or healthcare industries.

• Strong scientific literacy and ability to communicate complex information clearly.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both Japanese and English.

• Proven ability to work independently as a single contributor managing multiple projects.

• Familiarity with pharmaceutical regulatory environment and compliance is a plus.