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メディカルサイエンスリエゾン/ Medical Science Liaison

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A global pharmaceutical group is looking for a Medical Science Liaison. The selected candidate will build scientific partnerships, provide medical insights, support clinical research and deliver high-quality scientific engagement programmes.

Responsibilities:

  • Build and maintain relationships with scientific experts and study groups
  • Discuss scientific value, clinical outcomes and patient benefits with experts and opinion leaders
  • Develop external expert engagement plans with Medical and internal teams
  • Provide field insights and contribute to medical and brand strategies in line with regulations
  • Identify research opportunities and support investigator sponsored studies and clinical trials
  • Support international and regional congresses and society engagement
  • Deliver medical and scientific educational programmes and manage related events
  • Support local clinical trial operations with cross-functional teams
  • Collaborate with medical organisations and alliance partners to maximise joint opportunities
  • Participate in local advisory boards, investigator meetings and expert panels

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or above in life science or a related domain
  • More than 2 years of experience in pharmaceutical industry
  • Experience in medical department or clinical development or a related area
  • Understanding of osteoporosis, orthopedics, other metabolic bone diseases
  • Native level Japanese; business level English

Preferred requirements:

  • Advanced degree (Master, PhD, MD or PharmD)
  • Experience in orthopaedics at a medical device company
  • Prior experience in medical / scientific study management or conduct
  • Understanding of pharmaceutical product development, product lifecycle and commercialisation process
  • Knowledge of clinical operations, commercial, regulatory, and medical affairs
  • Familiarity with clinical research and messaging (study design, study evaluation, medical writing skills, expert panel conduct, symposium and workshop management, KOL management)

About the Company:

A global pharmaceutical group, this organisation is an internationally recognised name in biotechnology. Responsible for a range of medicines aimed at treating human illnesses, this company supplies medical professionals and patients across the world.

Keywords:

製薬, メディカル, サイエンス, 求人, 外資系

Job Ref: HSTWIN

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Healthcare

Focus: Medical Affairs

Industry: Pharmaceuticals

Salary: ¥10,000,000 - ¥14,000,000 per annum

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Associate

Language: Japanese - Native

Second Language: English - Business level

Location: Tokyo

Job Reference: HSTWIN-946DC14D

Date posted: 10 September 2026

Consultant: Alex Delgado