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Sales Director (CNS)

Tokyo 外資系企業 ¥12,000,000 - ¥18,000,000 per year Foreign Multinational Work from Home or Hybrid View Job Description
A global pharmaceutical company is seeking a senior commercial leader to oversee its field force operations and drive upcoming product launches in Japan. The role offers long-term career potential, with future opportunities to step into a broader Business Unit Head position.
  • Lead the Sales of Innovative New CNS Products in Japan
  • Opportunity to grow into a future BU Head role

About Our Client

This company is preparing for the Japan launch of a migraine treatment under its own brand and has a strong pipeline of CNS products in development from global headquarters. As part of its growth strategy, the organization is open to meeting experienced commercial leaders who can contribute both strategically and operationally in this key role.

Job Description



  • Manage national sales operations including 1st line sales managers and approximately 50 MRs


  • Oversee field strategy, team performance, and sales execution for the CNS portfolio


  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, Medical, Market Access, and regional/global teams


  • Lead initiatives for upcoming product launches and contribute to long-term brand strategy

The Successful Applicant



  • Proven leadership in pharmaceutical sales management


  • Strong understanding of Japan's commercial landscape, especially in specialty care or CNS


  • Strategic mindset with hands-on field force management experience


  • Fluent Japanese and business-level English preferred

What's on Offer



  • Competitive compensation package


  • Senior-level role with succession planning potential


  • Collaborative, growing team with pipeline-driven growth
Contact
Ed Marsden
Quote job ref
JN-042025-6723159
Phone number
+813 6832 8981

Job summary

Function
Sales
Specialisation
Account Manager
Specialisation
Business Services
Location
Tokyo
Job Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Ed Marsden
Consultant phone
+813 6832 8981
Job Reference
JN-042025-6723159
Company Type
Foreign Multinational
Work from Home
Work from Home or Hybrid

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