Responsibilities:
Develop and execute Japan's medical affairs strategy for assigned products and therapeutic areas in collaboration with MASL.
Build and maintain relationships with key thought leaders, patient advocacy groups, and institutions to support scientific and medical exchange.
Lead lifecycle strategies, including evidence generation and Phase 3b/4 study execution.
Collaborate with commercial and marketing teams, providing medical expertise for product launches and campaigns.
Support the field medical team with materials to address healthcare provider questions.
Oversee Investigator Sponsored Trials, including protocol reviews and safety assessments.
Partner with the MSL manager for training and education initiatives.
Develop and adapt medical information documents and materials for Japan.
Prepare and review scientific publications, abstracts, and presentations.
Participate in the development and execution of the global publications plan.
Guide strategies that demonstrate product value, focusing on payer and clinical decision-maker outcomes.
Review promotional, market access, and HEOR materials to ensure compliance and accuracy.
Maintain expert knowledge of relevant disease areas and regulatory matters.
Represent the medical affairs team in cross-functional groups.
Lead Japan alliance partnerships and contribute to functional charters.
Provide oversight for interventional and observational clinical trials led by medical affairs.
Assess and supervise Investigator Initiated Studies.
Experience & Skills:
Doctoral degree (Life Science or Clinical preferred).
3-5 years of Medical Affairs or Clinical R&D experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
Experience in clinical trial design and oncology trials is preferred.
Strong knowledge of compliance and local legal/regulatory guidelines.
Proven ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams.
Excellent communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.
Business-level English and native-level Japanese (spoken, written, and reading).
Valid Japan residency.
Willingness to travel (mostly domestic, some international).