Regional Marketing Manager

Location Tokyo
Discipline Life Science
Job type Permanent
Salary Negotiable
Reference 48858

Main Responsibilities

Drive Regional Marketing Strategy

  • Use knowledge of the Japan market and customer needs to find growth opportunities.

  • Adapt global marketing plans into local campaigns that engage key customer groups.

  • Ensure branding, tone, and messaging are consistent with global guidelines.

  • Follow and apply central marketing processes and performance standards.

  • Work closely with global and regional teams to support shared marketing goals.

Execute Marketing Campaigns

  • Identify local marketing needs with sales and marketing leaders.

  • Adjust global campaigns for local use—choose the right channels, tactics, and track results.

  • Plan and manage local marketing activities like ads, webinars, and events with internal teams.

  • Localize and distribute global marketing materials for the Japan market.

  • Monitor campaign results and share reports to support business decisions.

  • Track and report marketing budget use.

Support Sales and Commercial Teams

  • Deliver marketing tools and training to support the Japan sales team.

  • Share local competitor insights with the global marketing team.

  • Help roll out marketing programs for distributors and partners.

  • Review and provide materials for sales and marketing use.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in life sciences (Master’s or PhD preferred).

  • Marketing experience in life science or genomics industries.

  • Knowledge of the Japan genomics or life science market.

  • Experience creating and running marketing campaigns.

  • Familiar with CRM and marketing tools (e.g., Salesforce).

  • Experience working with distributors or channel partners.

  • Strong communication skills in both Japanese and English.

  • Good organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks.

  • Team player, able to work with different departments and external partners.