Head of Partnerships, Japan
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Full Time
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Biopharmaceuticals, HealthcareIndustries
Requirements
- Reporting to the SVP, Intercontinental and Gilead Patient Solutions (ICR & GPS)
- Accountability for expansion of the Japan business and management of the affiliate
- Ability to set long-term strategy, planning, and execution within Japan, including category analytics, growth and profitability strategies, key partnerships (e.g., government agencies, co-promotion partners)
- Cross-functional collaboration with broader Gilead Commercial team, Gilead colleagues in Japan, and Kite colleagues
- Provide strategic direction and management to build a strong team and high-performance culture
- Ensure achievement of company objectives, profit targets, and success of new product launches (from marketing vision/strategy to implementation)
- Interface effectively with relevant global divisions to maximize global commercial strategy implementation, lifecycle opportunities, and business development (local or global)
- Membership on the ICR & GPS Leadership Team
- Handle legal and fiscal responsibilities as company representative on legal/statutory issues
- Serve as interface with pharmaceutical companies, patient groups, scientific organizations, customers, suppliers, government authorities, media, and key opinion leaders
- Ensure compliance with business requirements
Responsibilities
- Overall representation of Gilead Japan
- Legal and fiscal responsibilities, including representation on legal/statutory issues
- Interface between the company and external stakeholders (pharmaceutical companies, patient groups, scientific organizations, customers, suppliers, government authorities, media, key opinion leaders)
- Compliance with business standards
- Setting long-term strategy, planning, and execution for Japan business expansion
- Developing category analytics, growth and profitability strategies
- Managing key partnerships, including government agencies and co-promotion partners
- Working cross-functionally across Gilead Commercial team and with Kite in Japan
- Providing strategic direction to build a strong team and high-performance culture
- Achieving company objectives, profit targets, and new product launch success (marketing vision, strategy to implementation)
- Interfacing with global divisions for commercial strategy, product lifecycle, and business development
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What is the employment type for this VP, General Manager - Japan position?
This is a full-time position.
Where is this role based, and is it remote?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What are the key responsibilities for this role?
The role involves accountability for expanding the Japan business and managing the affiliate, including setting long-term strategy, planning, execution, category analytics, growth and profitability strategies, and key partnerships with government agencies and co-promotion partners.
What is the company culture like at Gilead?
Gilead emphasizes collaboration, determination, a relentless drive to make a difference, and creating an environment where every employee feels included, developed, and empowered; People Leaders are key to evolving the culture.
What makes a strong candidate for this VP GM Japan role?
Strong candidates will have experience providing strategic direction, managing affiliates, building high-performance teams, and working cross-functionally with commercial teams and partners in Japan.
Gilead Sciences
Develops and commercializes biopharmaceuticals
About Gilead Sciences
Gilead Sciences focuses on discovering, developing, and commercializing medicines for various medical conditions, including HIV/AIDS, liver diseases, cancer, inflammatory and respiratory diseases, and cardiovascular issues. The company conducts extensive research and development to create new therapies, which are then marketed to healthcare providers, hospitals, and pharmacies after receiving regulatory approval. Gilead differentiates itself from competitors through its strong commitment to R&D and strategic partnerships, such as with SAP Ariba, to enhance its operations and product offerings. The company's goal is to improve health equity and access to care globally, working with communities to ensure that its medicines reach those in need.
Foster City, CaliforniaHeadquarters
1987Year Founded
$15,873.6MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
10,001+Employees