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メディカルリサーチリエゾン/ Medical Research Liaison

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A global healthcare solutions company is seeking a Medical Research Liaison. The selected candidate will support clinical development and medical affairs activities, engage with clinical trial sites and key opinion leaders, and deliver scientific insights across therapeutic areas. This is a remote setup.

Responsibilities:

  • Engage with external experts to support the generation of scientific data including investigator-initiated studies
  • Assist providers in patient identification, service delivery improvement, and patient adherence
  • Provide education to referral networks to increase clinical trial recruitment
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of scientific research and clinical data related to assigned products
  • Identify and engage key opinion leaders within relevant therapeutic areas
  • Build and maintain peer-to-peer relationships with key opinion leaders
  • Provide scientific and medical information to address technical enquiries
  • Respond to scientific enquiries from healthcare professionals and internal stakeholders
  • Develop and deliver scientific training to investigators and stakeholders
  • Gather insights from key opinion leaders and report to support medical and clinical strategy
  • Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies
  • Complete mandatory training and adhere to SOPs and guidelines

Requirements:

  • Experience in clinical trial design, conduct, and evaluation
  • Scientific expertise in relevant therapeutic areas
  • Ability and willingness to travel internationally up to 50-70%
  • Possess a valid qualification in advanced scientific or medical field
  • Fluent level Japanese; business level English

Preferred requirements:

  • Advanced degree or above in PhD, PharmD or MD
  • Experience in the biotechnology industry

About the Company:

A globally oriented healthcare solutions provider delivering specialised services across medical support, staffing, and operational excellence, recognised for its commitment to quality and innovation. The company offers a dynamic and collaborative environment for job seekers, with strong career development opportunities, competitive benefits, and a focus on empowering professionals within the healthcare and life sciences sectors.

Keywords:

メディカルリエゾン, 臨床開発, メディカルアフェアーズ, 治験, 医療情報, キーオピニオンリーダー, バイオテクノロジー, データ分析, 医薬品開発, 科学的コミュニケーション, 求人, 外資系

Job Ref: 6GTX9A

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Healthcare

Focus: Clinical Research

Industry: Health and Safety

Salary: ¥10,000,000 - ¥18,000,000 per annum

Workplace Type: Remote

Experience Level: Associate

Language: Japanese - Professional working

Second Language: English - Business level

Location: Tokyo

Job Reference: 6GTX9A-CBE589FA

Date posted: 15 June 2026

Consultant: Olivia Li