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学術マネージャー/ Scientific Affairs Manager

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A biopharmaceutical company is searching for a Scientific Affairs Manager. The chosen applicant will be developing and implementing strategically aligned medical affairs plans and fostering scientific partnerships.

Responsibilities:

  • Serve as a scientific peer-to-peer resource to disease experts and the medical community by providing up-to-date medical and product information to build the rare genetic diseases of obesity community
  • Interpret key scientific data and translate it to meet educational and research needs
  • Identify HCP knowledge gaps and facilitate medical/scientific non-promotional presentations to support the scientific communication plan
  • Provide scientific input and participate in local medical and cross-functional initiatives/projects, promoting local scientific publications
  • Communicate key medical insights from external experts to inform medical strategy development
  • Maintain effective communication among internal stakeholders while ensuring compliance with company, industry, legal, and regulatory requirements
  • Contribute to CRM efforts within the organisation
  • Respond promptly to unsolicited requests for medical information, ensuring accurate and fair-balanced responses are provided

Requirements:

  • Advanced degree in a pharmaceutical, scientific, or medical field (PharmD, PhD, MD)
  • More than 8 years of experience within a Medical Science Liaison or similar field-facing role with primary emphasis on field-based scientific exchange within the biopharmaceutical industry is strongly preferred
  • Relevant pharmaceutical and clinical/therapeutic experience is also a consideration (rare disease experiences are a plus)
  • Superior communication skills and scientific acumen when presenting clinical, disease state information to a variety of audiences
  • knowledge of regional/local specific healthcare systems, the evolving medical landscape, reimbursement and industry trends
  • Fluent level Japanese; proficient in written and verbal English

About the Company:

A global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to improving lives through innovative medicines and meaningful support. Guided by collaboration and a commitment to excellence, the company works to address unmet needs and create lasting impact for patients, families, and healthcare providers.

Keywords:

製薬, 臨床, 医療, 医療事務, 外資系

Job Ref: ZM9ACF

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Healthcare

Focus: Medical Affairs

Industry: Pharmaceuticals

Salary: Up to ¥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: ZM9ACF-83A196EA

Date posted: 17 April 2026

Consultant: Alex Delgado