This role supports portfolio management and lifecycle management for Novartis medicines in Japan. Responsibilities typically include assessing product opportunities, developing lifecycle strategies, coordinating cross-functional plans, monitoring market and competitive trends, and supporting investment or prioritization decisions. Candidates are expected to have experience in pharmaceutical strategy, portfolio management, product planning, commercial analytics, or a related field, along with strong project management and stakeholder-management skills. An understanding of Japan’s healthcare and pharmaceutical market is valuable. The position requires analytical thinking, business judgment, clear communication, and the ability to influence colleagues across medical, regulatory, market access, commercial, and finance teams. Depending on seniority, the role may also require leadership of strategic projects and mentoring of team members.
Novartis is a global medicines company headquartered in Switzerland and operating across many international markets, including Japan. The company focuses on innovative prescription medicines in areas such as oncology, immunology, neuroscience, cardiovascular-renal-metabolic disease, and other high-need conditions. Novartis combines pharmaceutical research, clinical development, manufacturing, commercial operations, and patient-support activities to bring new treatments to patients. Its Japan organization works with healthcare professionals, regulators, payers, hospitals, and patient communities to make medicines available within the country’s healthcare system. The company promotes science-led innovation, data-driven decision-making, collaboration, and professional development. Roles in portfolio management and lifecycle management help shape the long-term value, positioning, and strategic direction of medicines throughout their commercial lives.
Japan offers opportunities in pharmaceuticals, healthcare, technology, engineering, finance, education, and international business, with Tokyo, Osaka, Yokohama, and Kobe serving as major employment centers. Workplace culture generally values punctuality, preparation, teamwork, respect for hierarchy, and relationship building. English may be sufficient in some multinational companies, but Japanese ability improves career prospects and daily life. Japan provides excellent public transport, safety, healthcare, food, and urban convenience, although housing and living costs are higher in Tokyo. Common work visas include the Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services visa and highly skilled professional routes; the sponsoring employer usually handles much of the application process. A valid job offer, passport, qualifications, and supporting documents are normally required. Relocating employees should budget for deposits, agency fees, insurance, taxes, and initial accommodation, and should research residence registration and local banking procedures.
Make sure pop-ups and redirects are enabled in your browser settings.
Ooops
Something went wrong, a few job details could not be loaded but you can still apply directly below:
Fetching job details, please wait...