Job Title: Product Manager
Industry: Medical Devices / Medical Aesthetics
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Company: Global Medical Technology Company
Company Overview
The organization is a global innovator in advanced medical technology, committed to developing solutions that go beyond technical excellence to meaningfully improve patient outcomes and overall well-being. Rather than focusing solely on hardware, the company emphasizes how its platforms integrate into clinical practice and positively impact patients’ lives.
With decades of research and development experience, the company has built a strong portfolio of patented technologies deployed across a wide range of medical and aesthetic treatments. Knowledge sharing is a core value, supported through structured training programs, practitioner education, and continuous clinical support. This ensures that healthcare professionals are equipped with the skills and confidence needed to deliver safe, effective, and high-quality treatments.
The company seeks individuals who demonstrate passion, innovation, and a strong commitment to improving access to cutting-edge medical solutions.
Role Overview
The Product Manager is responsible for leading the full product lifecycle of assigned medical aesthetic devices within the Japanese market. This role bridges global strategy and local market needs, ensuring successful product positioning, launch execution, and ongoing optimization.
Working cross-functionally with sales, clinical, regulatory, and global teams, the Product Manager drives commercialization success while incorporating clinical insights, customer feedback, and competitive intelligence.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead end-to-end product lifecycle management, from concept assessment and regulatory planning through launch and post-launch optimization
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Define product positioning and value propositions tailored to the Japanese medical aesthetics market, aligned with global strategy
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Develop and manage product roadmaps, integrating clinical requirements, customer insights, and market trends
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Own go-to-market strategies, including pricing frameworks, launch plans, messaging, and sales enablement tools
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Partner closely with sales and clinical teams to ensure market readiness and accelerate early adoption
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Initiate and manage local clinical studies, user evaluations, and case development in collaboration with key opinion leaders
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Analyze the competitive landscape across energy-based and combination technologies to identify growth opportunities and differentiation
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Build financial forecasts, business cases, and profitability analyses for new and existing products
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Monitor and report on key performance indicators, including revenue, utilization, customer satisfaction, and market share
Required Qualifications
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Minimum of 3–5 years of product marketing experience within the medical device industry
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Proven track record of managing successful product launches and commercialization initiatives
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Ability to translate complex technologies into clear and compelling customer-facing messaging
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Strong communication skills with demonstrated cross-functional leadership capabilities
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Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or a related discipline
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Business-level fluency in both Japanese and English
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience launching regulated or approved medical devices
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Background in medical aesthetics, including energy-based or body-contouring technologies
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Experience working in a multinational or global matrix organization
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Exposure to collaboration with key opinion leaders, clinical research, or medical education programs
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MBA or equivalent business qualification