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Jobs in Japan
Explore hand-picked jobs in Japan for English speakers across tech, education, marketing, and more.
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Johnson & JohnsonThis job posting was originally in Japanese. The English version is automatically translated. Please visit the company site for the most accurate information.
Abiomed Japan K.K. is seeking a Therapy & Product Marketing Manager based at J-One Tower. Abiomed provides Impella in Japan, a catheter-based percutaneous Ventricular Assist Device (pVAD) that can be inserted percutaneously and transvascularly, with the aim of saving patients’ lives and helping their own heart function recover. Impella received regulatory approval in September 2016 and began clinical use in October 2017. It is now used at approximately 280 medical institutions nationwide and has been used in more than 20,000 procedures (as of the end of August 2026). Impella is a relatively new treatment concept, and further efforts are needed to promote its appropriate use and increase market penetration. To bring Impella to more patients, we are seeking a Marketing Manager to lead the Therapy Marketing and Product Marketing teams and drive market development and broader adoption of the therapy. This is a leadership position responsible for managing the Therapy Marketing and Product Marketing teams and driving market development and broader adoption of the therapy by engaging cross-functional teams. The successful candidate will be expected to draw out the full expertise of the Therapy Marketing and Product Marketing teams and consistently deliver results as an organization. Key responsibilities include leading the Therapy Marketing Specialists and Product Marketing Specialists, and developing and executing marketing strategies aligned with business strategy. The manager will integrate customer insights, clinical evidence, and market data to develop go-to-market strategies, value propositions, and key messages. They will coach team members and support the maximization of individual and team performance. They will drive changes in physician behavior and market development through activities such as medical congresses, advisory boards, and customer education programs, and evaluate marketing outcomes to promote continuous improvement. They will appropriately manage the assigned marketing budget and resources, and, even in uncertain environments, develop strategic hypotheses and advance initiatives in collaboration with relevant departments.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher - Experience in product marketing or marketing involving business strategy development in the medical device or healthcare industry - People management or team leadership experience - Intermediate business-level English proficiency (approximately TOEIC 800 or higher)
- Experience in cardiology or cardiovascular surgery - Experience launching new markets or therapies, developing markets, or driving cross-functional projects - Experience in talent development or organizational development
