Medical Science Liaison

The Medical Science Liaison is a therapeutic specialist who serves as a key field-based scientific resource and technical expert contributing to establishing Clinigen as a leading medicines access company. This role supports launched medicine and developing medicine throughout Japan, for a neonatal pediatric field. The position operates within a team structure and will require regular interaction with commercial, marketing, regulatory team and other departments. This position requires a willingness to contribute to both strategy and tactics with a proactive and can-do attitude.
Major Tasks & Activities
KOL / Investigator / Academia / Scientific community relationships
Identify, develop, and maintain high-level peer-to-peer scientific relationships with key medical experts and external stakeholders in relevant therapeutic areas.
Lead and drive medical affairs initiatives in collaboration with physicians and cross-functional teams including publications, investigator-sponsored research (ISR), advisory boards, medical education activities and scientific training programs.
Provide strategic medical and scientific input into the planning and execution of advisory boards, and partner with physician experts to review scientific content, speaker presentations, and medical references as needed.
Lead landscape mapping and insight-generation activities to build a comprehensive understanding of current patient care, unmet medical needs, treatment pathways, and stakeholder dynamics in target therapeutic areas.
Manage and oversee study group activities related to post-marketing research for launched products, ensuring effective scientific engagement, appropriate follow-up, and alignment with medical objectives.
Customer Insights
Lead the collection and communication of key customer and medical insights to internal stakeholders, translating insights into medical strategy and decision-making.
Serve as a senior scientific peer-to-peer resource for disease experts, providing up-to-date medical, disease, and product information in response to unsolicited requests.
Act as an internal therapeutic area expert and lead training for Clinigen staff on key scientific and medical topics.
Identify and share best practices across MSL and cross-functional teams to enhance effectiveness, consistency, and productivity.
Represent Medical Affairs at international and local congresses, symposia, and scientific meetings as required by business and medical needs.
Deliver high-quality medical education presentations in various settings, and share relevant feedback and insights across the organization.
Lead the creation and update of disease awareness materials and websites to improve patient and caregiver understanding.
Medical Information
Provide high-quality medical information responses to internal and external enquiries escalated from the call center.
Contribute to and maintain Medical Information resources, including FAQs, standard responses, and reference materials.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Clinigen products, therapeutic areas, and available medical resources.
Knowledge and Compliance
Ensure full compliance with applicable internal and external legal, regulatory, and ethical requirements.
Maintain comprehensive knowledge of Clinigen products, relevant competitor products, and the broader therapeutic landscape.
Stay current with industry trends, scientific publications, emerging practices, and relevant regulations.
Maintain strong knowledge of Clinigen SOPs and policies, and ensure compliant execution of all activities.
Ensure all company-related activities are conducted in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and ethical standards.
Administration
Ensure documentation is up-to-date and compliant with standard processes and formats.
Complete required reports within designated timeframes.
Participate in meetings as required.
Liaise with management and staff to ensure projects are conducted efficiently.
Communicate with staff & management using proper channels.
Master computer skills and required software programs.
Requirements
Medical / PhD / Pharmacology / Science Degree
Previous Medical Affairs, or MSL experience desirable
Advanced understanding of a relevant therapeutic area(s) e.g. pediatric, Rare Diseases, Oncology(preferred)
Understanding of the Medicines JPMA Code of Practice
Experienced in establishing relationships with senior healthcare professionals
Demonstrated analytical skills and a solid understanding of research methodology
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate across all customer levels, in range of contexts
Native-level Japanese and full professional proficiency in English
Willingness and ability to travel nationwide

Work arrangement
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