Head of Marketing & Clinical Affairs

The Company is seeking a Head of Marketing and Clinical Affairs to play a pivotal role in driving the growth of its business in Japan. This high-decision position is key to the organization's transformation and requires a strategic leader to oversee both the marketing and clinical affairs departments. The successful candidate will be responsible for formulating and executing marketing and clinical affairs strategies, leading marketing activities, managing product lifecycles, developing pricing strategies, and driving commercialization plans. Additionally, the role involves the establishment of clinical affairs functions, the development of clinical evidence strategies, and the leadership of customer clinical education programs. Building and maintaining strategic relationships with key opinion leaders and external organizations, as well as strengthening collaboration with domestic and international teams, are also essential aspects of the position. Applicants must have a minimum of 15 years' practical experience in the medical devices, healthcare technology, or life sciences medical device industry, with a proven track record in leadership roles related to marketing, product management, clinical education, and clinical affairs. The role requires a candidate with a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, fluent in Japanese and with business-level English. A strong network with KOLs and physicians in Japan, as well as experience in the physician-initiated medical device field, is preferred. The ideal candidate will have a background in multinational corporations and matrix environments, and a history of successful product launches, market development initiatives, and commercial growth programs. The position offers a high degree of autonomy and the opportunity to contribute to the company's growth during a period of significant change.