Rare Disease Medical Affairs Lead (Associate Director)

Publication date 2025/08/18

Work Location , Expected Annual Income :

Tokyo,14.0M ～ 18.0M

About the Company :

Global European Pharmaceutical Manufacturer

Responsibilities :

You will be responsible for:

Development and implementation of medical strategy and tactics in alignment with cross-functional partners and global counterpart

Responsible in the launch preparation of on-going late stage project in collaboration with global medical affairs.

Strong leadership and contribution in the cross-functional launch team in independent manner is strongly expected

In collaboration with MSL manager, develop and maintain medical KOL lists and communication plan, which aligned with medical and cross-functional brand plan

Planning and implementation of MA events such as advisory board, medical educations,i.e.Stand-alone medical symposium, webinars, congress medical events and presentation, video and other medical activities

Planning and promotion of Company Sponsored Research (CSR) and Externally Sponsored Research (ESR), particularly Externally Sponsored Collaboration (ESC) to address unmet needs and barrier in standard of care in collaboration with Evidence Generation lead and HEOR. Utilizing PMS and other data source creatively to maximize evidence generation is highly expected.

In collaboration with Publication lead, drive high quality publications of aforementioned evidence generations, encore presentations, case reports.

Planning and implementing Patient Support Program (PSP) and Patient Medical Programs in collaboration with Patient Program, Patient Advocacy and other functions. Seek future opportunities to develop data from such PSP.

Working with MSL managers to collect unmet medical needs and potential needs through interviews with health professionals, preparing reports, and sharing them with related departments to further improve medical plan.

Providing education and lecture slide review with the aim of carrying out appropriate company activities and message

Develop publication plan in collaboration with Publication lead, Evidence Generation Lead, HEOR, R&D,PMS and drive execution.

Support Medical Communication (Medical Information) to develop FAQ and answers to unsolicited medical requests

Benefits :

Employment Type: Full Time Employee
Office Location: Tokyo, Japan
Working Style: Hybrid Work Model
Budget: 14~18mil annual total
Interview Steps:3
Working Language: Japanese and English

Required Experience / Abilities / Skills :

Leadership skills to drive high quality work and motivation within team is required.

Minimum of 5 years of Medical Affairs in the pharmaceutical or the biotech industry (or experience with biological product).

Master’s degree, PharmD, Ph.D in sciences, or MD background is highly desired.

Unflagging enthusiasm to improve patient care and to maximize the appropriate use of the products and sufficient knowledge of medical affairs work to efficiently execute medical activities to improve standard of care.

Effective communication skills (written, verbal and presentation) both in local language and English sufficient to communicate with global counterparts Analytical skills as applied to medical, scientific and technical information

Ability to evaluate medical/scientific literature and develop effective medical strategies and communication strategies accurately and effectively

Travel required up to 20%

Must be a strong team player, but at the same time, ability to work independently

Good understanding of industry compliance practice and strong adherence to it

Contact Information :

JAC International, Healthcare Team
Mark Miller
Email: m-miller@jac-international.jp

If you are interested, email us for an inquiry!

JOB ID : IJB2009871