General Medicines
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Key accountabilities

- Lead Medical Strategy (50%)

• Contributes to and leads the execution of the medical brand strategy and life cycle management at the MCO level
• Provide medical and technical input into medically accurate development of Brand promotional materials in close alignment with the marketing team
• Work with cross-functional, multidisciplinary teams to facilitate the creation of medical strategies about products to answer unsolicited medical requests from internal and external stakeholders
• Leverage (unmet) medical needs in order to support lifecycle opportunities based on patient needs on a rolling basis through the development cycle
• Evaluate BD opportunities from Medical and Scientific point of view

- Lead post Marketing Studies (10%)

• Liaise with key internal stakeholders to help develop and implement independent post approval studies that have the potential to support diabetes products
• Utilize advanced knowledge of diabetes therapy and real-world evidence methodology to drive continuous improvements in delivering study results efficiently.
• Actively engage regional thought leaders, investigators and potential investigators in two-way scientific communication around ISS/phase IV studies and provides effective solutions
• Ensure timely review, approval and support as appropriate for ISSs
• Advise on locally driven early stage clinical trial plans

- Lead Medical Communication/Publication and Exchange (40%)

• Lead Publication strategy planning and its execution. Lead activities related article publications, presentations at congresses and symposia
• Establish and maintain contact with Key Opinions Leaders (KOLs) with high level scientific and business communication skills
• Lead to shape field strategies in alignment with global medical director group and local MSLs
• Develop and maintain scientific relationships with TLs to create awareness and understanding of the therapeutic area and products, and facilitate scientific exchange with KOLs
• Present data at and chair as a leader for TA Medical Advisory Boards
• Develop and leverage medical/scientific insights through attendance at scientific meetings to further develop own knowledge base in line with company and medical strategy
• Conduct/attend/present at Advisory Boards initiated by the affiliate organization if there is a clear need for specific medical input
• Support medical information role in alignment with medical information lead

Context of the job/major challenges

• Able to operate independently (with minimal supervision) and navigate complex regulatory environments in person and via digital channels from remote (non-office based) environment.
• Possible substantial travel: nationally and internationally.
• Effectively mediate KOL's complex and controversial opinions vs; corporate policy decisions ensuring KOL relationships/medical strategy are not negatively impacted.
• Ensures regulatory boundaries re non-promotional activities are respected vis-à-vis commercial partners.

Scope of Role / Outputs

• Accountability on [Japan/EP portfolio] level with reporting mainly to GenMed Japan Medical head, but cross-geographical communication and best-practice-sharing is encouraged

Requirements

Education/experience

• BSc; Advanced degree (MD, PhD, PharmD, DNP in medical specialty) or equivalent combination of experience and education
• Desirable –
• Min 5-year experience in R&D and / or Medical in pharmaceutical companies
• Have experience at least two years of MSL or three years of Medical Manager/Medical Advisor’s role
• Prior experience in clinical trials management and understanding of GCP
• Understanding of health economics
• Scientific and Technical knowledge in Therapeutic area

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE

• Scientific acumen: Therapeutic area knowledge, experience in medical research & development
• Statistical & data interpretation: Analytical thinking and understanding of causation
• Medical paper writing: Experience in writing of scientific medical papers (as appropriate)
• Strategic acumen: Understanding strategic needs of affiliate organization important for completion of tasks
• Must be fluent in Japanese and business level English (reading/writing)
• Process Related Core Competencies
• Focus on scientific exchange: Dedicated to serving HCP needs, feedback, establishes and maintains effective relationships
• Effective Communication: Written communication and presentation skills
• Other skills: Approachability, Interpersonal savvy

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