Associate Director, Content Adaptation - Japanese Speaker

Novartis AG; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A global healthcare company is seeking an Associate Director, Content Adaptation to lead a team delivering high-quality, localized digital assets. Responsibilities include managing digital content adaptations, collaborating with stakeholders for effective localization, and ensuring compliance with local market regulations. The ideal candidate has extensive marketing experience in the pharmaceutical sector and is fluent in English and Japanese.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Sales incentive bonus

Health insurance

Flexible working arrangements

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in pharmaceutical industry marketing, especially digital content creation for healthcare audiences.
• Strong project management skills, including timeline management, forecasting, and resource allocation.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing content quality and driving agency deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Digital Project Managers to deliver high-quality creative content adaptations.
• Oversee the end-to-end management of digital assets ensuring timely and accurate delivery.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure effective content localization.

Skills

Pharmaceutical industry marketing

Project management

Content adaptation

Omnichannel strategy

Stakeholder alignment

Fluent in English and Japanese

Job description

Imagine shaping the future of healthcare by ensuring that every piece of content reaches healthcare professionals and patients in the most meaningful way. As Associate Director, Content Adaptation, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality, localized digital assets that empower our teams and make a real difference in people’s lives.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Digital Project Managers (DPMs) to deliver high-quality creative content adaptations.
• Oversee the end-to-end management of digital assets through the production process, ensuring timely and accurate delivery.
• Allocate resources and manage project timelines, demand forecasting, and prioritization to meet business needs.
• Adapt global master content to comply with local regulatory requirements and market needs while maintaining brand consistency.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders, including Medical Writers, Production Partners, and Translation Partners, to ensure effective content localization.
• Manage the content approval process to adhere to strict timelines and quality standards.
• Identify and resolve project roadblocks, maintaining a focus on quality and speed to market.
• Facilitate knowledge transfer and skill development within the team to ensure successful project delivery.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in pharmaceutical industry marketing, especially digital content creation for healthcare audiences.
• Strong project management skills, including timeline management, forecasting, and resource allocation.
• Proven ability to adapt global content for local markets, ensuring compliance and cultural relevance.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing content quality and driving agency deliverables to meet high standards.
• Experience with omnichannel strategy, including creation of sales aids, web assets, and rep-triggered emails.
• Solid understanding of project prioritization methodologies and PMO approaches, such as RISK and RASCI development.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Excellent communication skills, with a focus on stakeholder alignment and timely project delivery.
• Fluent in English and Japanese with excellent communication skills.

Commitment to Diversity

We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Compensation and Benefits

Competitive salary, Sales incentive bonus, Pension scheme, Share purchase scheme, Health insurance, 25 days annual leave, Flexible working arrangements, subsidized dining facilities, Employee recognition scheme, learning and development opportunities.

Learn more about Novartis culture and values: https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture