Associate, Medical Science Liaison

Job Description Summary

-Provides a high quality unsolicited scientific, medical, pharmaceutical and technical support through the response of accurate and timely medical/scientific information to all internal and external inquiring customers (e.g. medical experts, consumers, patients, internal stakeholders) of varied medical information requests/requirements across the entire Sandoz portfolio.

Job Description

主な役割責任：

• Develop and execute strategic field medical plans in assigned therapeutic areas to strengthen scientific engagement with healthcare professionals and drive perception change regarding disease management and Sandoz products.
• Identify unmet medical needs and generate actionable medical insights through scientific exchange with external stakeholders, translating those insights into tactical plans and local Medical Affairs strategies.
• Build and maintain trusted scientific partnerships with key opinion leaders, healthcare professionals, and other stakeholders to enhance customer engagement and improve patient outcomes.
• Ensure medical insights and scientific intelligence gathered in the field are effectively communicated and incorporated into local strategic planning.
• Execute medical expert engagement plans aligned with Medical Affairs objectives and contribute to the successful implementation of therapeutic area strategies.
• Deliver balanced, evidence-based scientific information through one-to-one interactions, scientific meetings, advisory boards, and educational activities.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Commercial, Market Access, Medical Information, Regulatory, and other internal stakeholders to support execution of Medical Affairs initiatives while maintaining appropriate compliance standards.
• Support the development of scientific capabilities within the organization through medical education and training activities for internal stakeholders, including MRs and cross-functional teams.
• Generate and communicate evidence-based scientific messages that support informed healthcare decision-making and contribute to improving the standard of patient care.
• l Conduct all activities in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, industry codes, company policies, and ethical standards.

この役割において期待される事(必須要件):

• Prior pharmaceutical industry experience within a medical function
• Clear understanding of health authority requirements related to GxP (e.g. GCP, PV, Good Pharmacoepidemiology Practices)
• English Skill Business level
• Japanese Skill Native level

望ましい要件:

• Degree in Pharmacy, Medicine, Nursing, Life Sciences, or a related discipline.
• 1+ years of experience in Medical Affairs, Clinical Research, Medical Information, or other healthcare-related functions.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain trusted relationships with healthcare professionals and external experts.
• Ability to identify customer needs and generate actionable medical insights through scientific dialogue.
• Working knowledge of the Japanese healthcare system and pharmaceutical industry regulations.
• Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Business-level English proficiency (TOEIC 700+ preferred).

Skills Desired

Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Curiosity, Databases, Drug Development, Job Description, Lifesciences, Medical Communication, Medical Information, Medical Writing, Military Intelligence, Patient Care, Physics, Technical Support