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メディカルエビデンスリード/ Medical Evidence Lead

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A global biopharmaceutical research company is looking for a Medical Evidence Lead. The selected candidate will lead real-world evidence generation, overseeing study design, execution, and reporting to support medical and brand strategies.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead cross-functional study planning, project management, and operational execution throughout the study lifecycle
  • Oversee external service provider selection, performance, and deliverables
  • Drive methodological quality and scientific robustness of study designs and protocols
  • Define analytical requirements and guide data interpretation and reporting
  • Collaborate with data scientists, statisticians, medical affairs teams, and external research partners
  • Ensure studies meet objectives, timelines, budgets, quality standards, regulatory requirements, and internal procedures

Requirements:

  • Master's degree or above in a scientific discipline (PhD in a scientific discipline or MD is a plus)
  • More than 5 years of clinical research experience
  • Experience in overseeing protocol development, data management, analysis, result-interpretation, reporting and publication
  • Prior experience in R&D and/or Medical function in pharmaceutical industry
  • Proven experience in epidemiology, public health research, clinical research, or related evidence generation fields
  • Knowledge of clinical research methods, study design, and applied methodological principles
  • Native level Japanese; proficient in English (TOEIC 800+)

Preferred requirements:

  • Experience in CVRM or R&I area
  • Prior clinical project leader/study leader experience
  • Proven experience in a data science role
  • background in scientific publication

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.

Keywords:

製薬, メディカル, サイエンス, 求人, 外資系

Job Ref: ZIHXJJ

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Healthcare

Focus: Clinical Research

Industry: Pharmaceuticals

Salary: ¥8,000,000 - ¥15,000,000 per annum

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Mid Management

Language: Japanese - Native

Second Language: English - Business level

Location: Tokyo

Job Reference: ZIHXJJ-7973FAC7

Date posted: 30 October 2026

Consultant: Tomomi Nishioka