Location: Tokyo
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: ¥13,000,000 – ¥22,000,000 per annum
A renowned biopharmaceutical research organisation is looking for a Medical Affairs Director. The selected candidate will lead medical strategy, evidence generation, and high-impact cross-functional collaboration across assigned brands.
Responsibilities:
- Lead medical strategy development and evidence generation for assigned brands
- Plan and execute integrated medical plans aligned with brand strategy, budget, and resources
- Partner with MSL leadership to deliver strategic confidence and scientific engagement activities
- Build, coach, and develop a high-performing medical team
- Drive collaboration with brand, R&D, and cross-functional stakeholders
- Support therapeutic area leadership in advancing industry-leading medical activities
Requirements:
- MSc/MPH/PhD in a scientific discipline
- More than 5 years of experience in the oncology area
- Experience in managing external sponsored studies and company-sponsored non-interventional studies
- Prior experience of Medical Affairs function within the pharmaceutical industry or R&D
- Proven experience and positive track record with project management in a pharmaceutical company
- Background in relationship and stakeholder management
- Prior background in people management
- Fluent level Japanese; proficient in spoken English
Preferred requirements:
- Experience in basic or clinical research handling
- Prior experience in the women’s cancer area
- Proven experience with team budget management
About the Company:
This company is an innovative world leader in biopharmaceutical research with a strong international presence. It is focused on several areas to develop effective medicines for many major diseases.