Associate Director, Market Access Hematology Japan

Build our future together:

At Regeneron, we use science and innovation to develop life-changing medicines for people with serious diseases. We are seeking a Associate Director Market Access Hematology Japan to join our market access team, supporting our hematology business in Japan in a hybrid work model. In this role, you will drive pricing, reimbursement, and launch strategies while collaborating with commercial, medical, HEOR, regulatory, clinical, and global market access teams. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a fast-growing, science-driven organization making a meaningful difference to patients worldwide.

When & where:

Tokyo, Japan

Work model: Hybrid

Discover your role:

• Lead market access strategy for the hematology portfolio across Japan.
• Serve as the link between global market access and the Japan affiliate.
• Drive NHI pricing and reimbursement submissions, including HTA dossiers and negotiations.
• Monitor reimbursement policy changes and assess business impact.
• Provide Japan-specific insights to shape value strategy, evidence plans, and pricing strategy.
• Develop reimbursement tracking tools and annual tactical plans.
• Manage vendor-supported projects, budgets, contracts, and spending.
• You build strong partnerships to advance patient access and launch readiness.
  

This role requires:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• 10+ years of market access experience in Japan or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of reimbursement systems, payer environments, pricing methodologies, and policy trends.
• Experience preparing reimbursement and Health Technology Assessment (HTA) submissions and negotiations.
• Business-level English and native-level Japanese communication skills.
• Excellent negotiation and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong project and process management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Hematology or oncology launch or inline experience preferred.
• Proven negotiation experience with Japanese authorities preferred.
• Demonstrated initiative, critical thinking, and effectiveness in complex, evolving environments.

Does this sound like you? Apply now to take your first step towards living the Regeneron Way! We are committed to building a workplace with an inclusive culture. Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief (or lack thereof), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, civil status, pregnancy or parental status, age, disability, nationality, citizenship status, ethnic or national origin, membership of the Traveler community, familial status, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. Where required, we will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with known disabilities or chronic illnesses during the recruitment process, unless such accommodation would impose undue hardship.

Where necessary, we disclose salary ranges for roles in all countries in which we operate. The final offer will be determined within the relevant range based on the country of employment, specific role level, and your skills and experience. In some countries, collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) may apply and influence certain elements of pay or benefits. Regeneron offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package which may include, depending on country and role: annual bonuses or other incentive plans, equity awards, pension or retirement benefits, 401(k) company match, health and wellness programs, fitness centers, insurance benefits (e.g. medical, dental, vision, life and disability), paid time off, and family support benefits. For additional information about Regeneron benefits in the U.S., please visit https://careers.regeneron.com/en/working-at-regeneron/total-rewards/. For other locations, additional information will be provided during the recruitment process. If you have any questions, please speak with your recruiter.

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About Us

Regeneron is a leading biotechnology company that invents life-transforming medicines for people with serious diseases. Founded and led for over 30 years by physician-scientists, our unique ability to repeatedly and consistently translate science into medicine has led to nine FDA-approved treatments and numerous product candidates in development, almost all of which were homegrown in our laboratories. Our medicines and pipeline are designed to help patients with eye diseases, allergic and inflammatory diseases, cancer, cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, neurology, infectious diseases and rare diseases.

Regeneron is also proud of award winning culture of innovation, being recognized as a Great Place to Work in 2021, Fast Company’s Best Workplace for Innovators in 2020, and Forbes JUST companies in 2020, among others.