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科学技術シニアスペシャリスト/ Senior Scientific Expert (GU Oncology)

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A foreign pharmaceutical and healthcare solutions organisation is looking for a Senior Scientific Expert. The chosen candidate will provide medical and scientific leadership across assigned therapeutic areas, supporting evidence generation, scientific communication, and strategic direction.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead or shape integrated evidence generation and publication plans, including company-sponsored studies, investigator-initiated research, database studies, and real-world evidence
  • Serve as a key member of the multidisciplinary brand team, providing medical and scientific leadership
  • Help shape strategic direction within assigned therapeutic areas
  • Translate complex scientific data into clear, compelling medical content and communication strategies
  • Partner with Marketing and external stakeholders to develop effective communication concepts and promotional materials
  • Review and approve promotional materials to ensure scientific accuracy and compliance
  • Build and maintain relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs) and external experts
  • Provide medical support by responding to product-related inquiries and training the sales force on scientific and medical topics
  • Lead scientific advisory boards and expert meetings
  • Monitor, review, and communicate relevant scientific publications and emerging evidence
  • Contribute to digital engagement strategies and innovative medical communication approaches
  • Support commercial success by providing scientific expertise that enables marketing and sales activities

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or above (PHD and above is preferred)
  • More than 3 years of experience in an MSL/Senior Scientific Expert or R&D role in Oncology TA is preferred
  • Experience in driving and managing the medical strategy for various brands in the pharmaceutical industry
  • Clinical research and trial management experience
  • Skilled in MS Office
  • Excellent presentation and teaching skills and ability to represent the company in a professional manner at medical, scientific and public events
  • Solid negotiation and decision-making skills
  • Resource management and financial skills to control budgets
  • Good analytical and numerical abilities
  • Ability and willingness to travel
  • Fluent level Japanese; proficient in English (TOIEC 730+)

Preferred Requirements:

  • Experience as a Scientific Expert, MSL, or in R&D functions
  • Ability to leverage experience in research, clinical development, or translational science to provide strong medical and scientific leadership

About the Company:

A multinational pharmaceutical organisation originating out of Europe that is responsible for the research and development of several widely recognised pharmaceutical products as well as products related to diagnostic imaging, women’s health and adhesives among others.

Keywords:

製薬, ヘルスケア, 研究開発, MSL, 外資系

Job Ref: CQT8A9

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Healthcare

Focus: Clinical Research

Industry: Medical and Nursing

Salary: ¥8,000,000 - ¥14,000,000 per annum

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Mid Management

Language: Japanese - Native

Second Language: English - Business level

Location: Osaka

Job Reference: CQT8A9-769320AE

Date posted: 30 September 2026

Consultant: Yota Fujimura