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Medical Affairs Director, Blood Cancer

Job-title: Medical Affairs Director, Blood Cancer
Location: Tokyo
Specialisation: Medical Devices, Pharmaceuticals
Salary: Negotiable based on experience
Reference: IJB2013443
Job-published: October 02, 2026 10:12

A global biopharmaceutical company is looking for a Medical Affairs Director, Blood Cancer. The selected candidate will lead in-country medical activities for hematology assets and pipeline programs, while driving medical strategy, Field Medical execution, and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the in-country medical lead for hematology assets and pipeline activities.

  • Represent Medical Affairs in cross-functional planning with regional and global partners.

  • Direct Field Medical execution, insight generation, and external scientific engagement, while coaching and developing Field Medical colleagues.

  • Support clinical development and research activities, including investigator engagement and site identification.

  • Lead medical strategy for congresses, symposia, advisory boards, and educational activities.

  • Deliver scientific presentations to healthcare professionals and key stakeholders.

  • Build trusted relationships and communicate local patient and physician insights to relevant stakeholders.

Requirements

  • MD or PhD with strong scientific expertise and extensive hematology experience.

  • More than 10–15 years of relevant pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry experience.

  • Strong knowledge of Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, and Japanese regulatory requirements.

  • Solid experience in drug development and lifecycle management.

  • Experience leading people and directing Field Medical activities.

  • Deep knowledge of solid tumors; immuno-hematology experience preferred.

  • Experience working in matrix organizations and collaborating cross-functionally.

  • Thorough understanding of the Japanese healthcare environment.

  • Ability to identify and shape strategic and tactical planning opportunities.

  • Excellent medical communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.

  • Publication record and translational or basic research experience are a plus.

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining compliance standards.

Benefits

  • Hybrid working style.

  • Comprehensive welfare and insurance plan, with details to be shared during the offer process.

About the Company

A global biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing, and commercializing treatments for patients with serious diseases. The company is science-driven and develops medicines based on its own research and technology capabilities, with multiple medicines approved in Japan.