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Medical Manager

Tokyo, Japan Regular Posted on   Oct. 07, 2025 Closing on   Jan. 31, 2026
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Responsible for planning and executing medical activities and make sure timely and effective executionaligned to medical strategy. Reporting into Head of Rare Disease Medical, Japan.

■     Lead to propose and create his / her responsible parts in annual Japan Medical plan and execute as a representative leader in Medical

■     Provide medical and technical input into medically accurate development of Brand promotional materials in close align with 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

■     Liaise with key internal stakeholders to help develop, secure approval for and implement independent post approval studies that have the potential to support lysosomal disease related products

■     Actively engage regional thought leaders, investigators and potential investigators in two-way scientific communication around ISS/phase IV studies

■     Ensure timely review, approval and support as appropriate for ISSs

Advise on locally driven early stage clinical trial plans

■     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 align 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 Global Rare Disease Sample Testing Program to maintain the proper use of our compounds.

【Selling Point】
•    Sanofi is science-driven company, aiming to contribute to people's health through innovative technologies
•    Sanofi is Pioneer in Rare Diseases, 40 years we have dedicated to patients, families, and healthcare providers struggling to diagnose and manage rare diseases
•    Rare Disease Medical is relatively small organization, enabling a wide range of work experience in a short period of time

【Required Experience】

Requirements
Education / experience
・Advanced degree in life science field (MD/PhD/PharmD) - preferred
・Minimum 3years of experience in a pharmaceutical company in either RD (Research & Development) or MA (Medical Affairs) - required
Skills / Knowledge
・Scientific expertise - stays abreast of data, treatment trends, and new information in the profession and ability to articulate disease knowledge and translate expert feedback into appropriate insights
・Professional communication skills to cultivate strong working relationships with internal and external colleagues
・Deep understanding and knowledge of local regulations and codes of practice for pharmaceutical industry
・Knowledge of relevant healthcare systems, the evolving medical landscape, regulatory and payer environment, public health and industry trends
・Business level English ※ Required for participation in global conferences.
・Native level Japanese

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