HEMA Lead Japan

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The Role
The Senior Manager will lead the Healthcare Economics & Market Access function in Japan, focusing on market access strategy, reimbursement, pricing, health economics, and stakeholder engagement to enhance patient access and business growth.
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Job Function:

Market Access

Job Sub Function:

Health Economics Market Access

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan

Job Description:

Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.​

DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Senior Manager, Healthcare Economics & Market Access (HEMA), located in Tokyo.

The Senior Manager, Healthcare Economics & Market Access (HEMA) is responsible for establishing and leading the HEMA function in DPS Japan. 
This role owns the end-to-end market access strategy in Japan, including reimbursement, pricing, health economics and evidence generation, to ensure sustainable patient access and business growth across the DPS portfolio within the Japanese healthcare system. 

This role will also directly responsible for a priority and strategic business unit at APAC regional level, defined according to APAC needs, ensuring HEMA strategy and execution align with business priorities and performance objectives. 

 

Key Responsibilities 

(1) HEMA Function & Strategy Leadership 

  • Establish and lead the Healthcare Economics & Market Access function for DPS Japan 

  • Define and execute the mid- to long-term HEMA strategy aligned with DPS Japan business priorities and product portfolios 

  • Act as the single point of accountability for market access strategy and execution in Japan 

  • Build internal capability, processes, and governance related to reimbursement and health economics 

(2) Reimbursement & Pricing Strategy 

  • Develop and lead reimbursement strategies for new and existing products in Japan 

  • Lead reimbursement projects including:  

  • New product reimbursement strategies 

  • C-category and description change (B2) applications 

  • Management of existing reimbursement prices 

  • Oversee preparation of reimbursement application dossiers and evidence packages 

  • Lead negotiations and communications with relevant authorities including MHLW and related advisory bodies 

  • Lead and coordinate responses to medical fee revision (診療報酬改定), including impact assessment and strategy development/implementation for affected products 

(3) Health Economics & Evidence Strategy 

  • Define health economic and evidence generation strategies to support reimbursement and value demonstration 

  • Oversee cost-effectiveness analyses, budget impact analyses, and other relevant economic evaluations (as applicable) 

  • Lead the development and execution of strategies for real-world evidence (RWE), database research, and consensus studies in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders 

  • Ensure alignment of evidence strategy with global / regional HEMA frameworks while addressing local needs 

(4) Environmental Shaping & External Engagement 

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key external stakeholders including:  

  • Academic societies 

  • Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) 

  • Industry associations 

  • Government and policy stakeholders 

  • Shape a favorable market access environment through proactive engagement and evidence-based value communication 

  • Represent DPS Japan in industry forums and working groups related to reimbursement and health economics 

(5) Cross-functional Leadership & Stakeholder Management 

  • Partner closely with Commercial, Marketing, Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical, and Finance teams 

  • Provide strategic HEMA input for product strategy, launch planning, lifecycle management and business planning 

  • Educate and support internal stakeholders on Japanese reimbursement systems, health economics, and policy trends 

(6) Team & Resource Management 

  • Build, develop, and manage the team capability in Japan 

  • Manage external vendors and consultants related to health economic modeling, research, and reimbursement activities 

  • Ensure efficient project management, prioritization, and resource allocation 

 

Key Competencies 

 

  • Deep understanding of the Japanese healthcare system, reimbursement and pricing mechanisms 

  • Strong health economics and evidence-based decision-making capability 

  • Strategic thinking with ability to translate policy and economic insights into business impact 

  • Leadership in ambiguity, particularly in a new organization / function build environment 

  • Influence without authority and strong stakeholder management skills 

  • Clear, persuasive communication in both Japanese and English 

 

Required Qualifications 

  • Bachelor’s degree in health sciences, pharmacy, medicine, public health, health economics or related field 

  • Advanced degree (Master’s, PhD, MBA) preferred 

Experience 

  • Typically 7+ years of experience in medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or healthcare industry 

  • Solid experience in market access, reimbursement, health economics or related roles in Japan 

  • Proven track record of leading reimbursement projects and engaging with Japanese health authorities 

  • Experience in team leadership or function leadership strongly preferred 

Skills 

  • Business-level Japanese and English (written & spoken) 

  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills 

  • Experience preparing and reviewing government-facing documents 

  • Ability to work independently and lead cross-functional initiatives 

 

Key Working Relationships 

Internal 

  • Japan Leadership Team 

  • Commercial / Marketing 

  • Medical Affairs & Clinical 

  • Regulatory Affairs 

  • Finance 

  • Regional / Global HEMA teams 

External 

  • MHLW and related advisory organizations 

  • Academic societies and KOLs 

  • Industry associations 

  • External consultants and research partners 

 

Other 

 

  • Travel: Domestic and limited international travel as required 

  • This position plays a critical role in building DPS Japan’s long-term market access foundation and organizational capability 

 

 

2. ポジションの目的(Position Purpose) 

本ポジションは、DPS社日本におけるHealthcare Economics & Market Access(HEMA)部門の立ち上げおよび責任者として、日本の医療制度下におけるマーケットアクセス戦略を統括する役割を担う。 

医療経済・保険償還・エビデンス戦略を一体的にリードし、DPS製品ポートフォリオにおける持続可能な患者アクセスと事業成長の実現を目的とする。 

 

3. 主な職務内容(Key Responsibilities) 

 HEMA部門の立ち上げおよび戦略リード 

  • DPS日本におけるHEMA機能の立ち上げおよび組織責任者としての統括 

  • 事業戦略に整合した中長期のマーケットアクセス戦略の策定・実行 

  • 日本におけるマーケットアクセス領域の最終責任者としての役割遂行 

  • HEMAに関する社内プロセス、ガバナンス、ケイパビリティ構築 

 

 保険・価格戦略(日本固有業務 

  • 新製品および既存製品に関する保険償還戦略の立案・実行 

  • 以下を含む保険償還プロジェクトのリード:  

  • 新規保険収載申請 

  • B2/C区分、定義変更案件 

  • 既存製品の償還価格マネジメント 

  • 保険適用希望書を含む各種申請資料・エビデンスパッケージの統括 

  • 厚生労働省および関係機関との折衝・コミュニケーションの主導 

  • 診療報酬改定に伴う影響分析、対応方針策定、対象製品への実装対応のリード 

 

 医療経済・エビデンス戦略 

  • 保険・価値提案を支える医療経済およびエビデンス戦略の策定 

  • 費用対効果評価、予算影響分析等の医療経済評価の統括(該当する場合) 

  • リアルワールドデータ(RWE)データベース研究、コンセンサススタディを含むエビデンス創出戦略の推進 

  • グローバル/リージョナルHEMA戦略と整合しつつ、日本特有の要件を反映 

 

 外部環境形成・ステークホルダーマネジメント 

  • 学会、KOL、業界団体、行政関連ステークホルダーとの関係構築 

  • エビデンスに基づく価値提案を通じた良好なマーケットアクセス環境の形成 

  • 医療経済・保険制度に関する業界活動や外部フォーラムへの参画 

 

 社内クロスファンクショナル連携 

  • コマーシャル、マーケティング、メディカル、薬事、臨床、ファイナンス等との密接な連携 

  • 製品戦略、上市計画、ライフサイクルマネジメントへのHEMA視点での貢献 

  • 社内関係者に対する日本の医療機器保険制度や政策動向に関する啓発・教育 

 

 チームおよびリソースマネジメント 

  • チームの組織設計、人材育成、マネジメント 

  • 医療経済分析、研究、保険申請支援等に関する外部ベンダー/コンサルタント管理 

  • プロジェクト優先順位付けおよびリソース配分の最適化 

 

4. 求められるコンピテンシ 

  • 日本の医療制度・保険償還・価格制度に対する深い理解 

  • 医療経済・エビデンスに基づく戦略構築力 

  • 不確実性の高い環境下でのリーダーシップ(新会社・新組織) 

  • 権限によらない影響力、優れたステークホルダーマネジメント力 

  • 論理的かつ説得力のある日本語・英語でのコミュニケーション力 

 

5. 必要なスキル・経験・資格 

【学歴】 

  • 医学、薬学、公衆衛生、医療経済、理系分野等の学士号 

  • 修士号、MBA、PhD 等があれば尚可 

【経験】 

  • 医療機器、製薬、またはヘルスケア業界における概ね7年以上の実務経験 

  • 日本におけるマーケットアクセス/保険関連業務の実務経験 

  • 行政対応(厚労省等)や保険申請プロジェクトのリード経験 

  • 組織または機能マネジメント経験があれば尚可 

【スキル】 

  • 日本語・英語ともにビジネスレベル(口頭・文書) 

  • 行政向け文書作成能力 

  • 分析力、問題解決力、プロジェクトマネジメント力 

  • 高い自律性とクロスファンクショナルリーダーシップ 

 

6. 主な関係先(Key Working Relationships) 

社内 

  • Japan Leadership Team 

  • コマーシャル/マーケティング 

  • メディカルアフェアーズ/臨床 

  • 薬事 

  • ファイナンス 

  • APAC/Global HEMA 

社外 

  • 厚生労働省および関連機関 

  • 学会、KOL 

  • 業界団体 

  • 外部コンサルタント、研究機関 

 

7. その他 

  • 出張:国内出張および必要に応じた海外出張あり 

  • 本ポジションは、DPS社日本におけるマーケットアクセス基盤構築を担う極めて重要な役割である 

 

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. 

 

Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers, internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource. 

 

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Required Skills:



Preferred Skills:

Agility Jumps, Commercial Awareness, Competitive Landscape Analysis, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Customer Intelligence, Global Market, Go-to-Market Strategies, Health Economics, Health Intelligence, Market Knowledge, Market Opportunity Assessment, Mentorship, Organizing, Pricing Strategies, Regulatory Compliance, Strategic Change, Tactical Planning, Technical Credibility

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in health sciences, pharmacy, medicine, public health, health economics or related field
  • Advanced degree (Master's, PhD, MBA) preferred
  • Typically 7+ years of experience in medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or healthcare industry
  • Solid experience in market access, reimbursement, health economics or related roles in Japan
  • Proven track record of leading reimbursement projects and engaging with Japanese health authorities
  • Experience in team leadership or function leadership strongly preferred

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  • Retirement Support Retirement offerings are portrayed as a major differentiator, combining a 401(k) with employer matching and an employer-funded pension plan. Stock options and other long-term financial supports are also positioned as part of the broader rewards mix.
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