About the Role
Drive the development and publication of deliverables (e.g., conference presentations, papers) for assigned Evidence Generation activities, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders such as MAL/MIS/EOR/MSL. Understand how Medical Affairs contributes to business objectives and proactively execute Medical Affairs activities with MAL/MAD support, leveraging knowledge of Medical Affairs and disease/product areas. Manage assigned projects and provide partial support to MAL roles as needed.
Responsibilities
- Drive the development and publication of deliverables for assigned Evidence Generation activities, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.
- Proactively execute Medical Affairs activities with MAL/MAD support, leveraging knowledge of Medical Affairs and disease/product areas.
- Manage assigned projects.
- Provide partial support to MAL roles as needed.
Requirements
- 3+ years of clinical/basic research experience in oncology or 3+ years of industry experience.
- Knowledge level sufficient for professional discussions with KEEs (basic/clinical medicine, disease area, drug-related, statistics).
- Knowledge of planning company-sponsored studies, reviewing concepts/protocols for investigator-initiated studies, and managing publications and progress of company-sponsored studies (knowledge of clinical research regulations, clinical study planning/execution, and manuscript writing).
- Communication skills necessary to perform duties with stakeholders.
- Knowledge of clinical research regulations and rules (e.g., laws, SOPs) enabling accurate operation based on clinical research experience.
- Basic research or clinical experience in breast or gynecological cancer (preferred).
- 3+ years of industry experience in Medical or Development departments (preferred).
- Team management experience (preferred).
- Ability to travel.
- Firm commitment to building a long-term career in the pharmaceutical industry.
Skills
- Logical and strategic thinking.
- Information gathering.
- Project management and risk management knowledge and skills.
- Ability to create high-quality documents and materials.
- Leadership skills applicable in intra-functional, cross-functional, and cross-divisional teams and situations.
- High communication skills (e.g., ability to reach rational agreements and conclusions, and elicit desired actions from others even in difficult situations with conflicting opinions).
- Negotiation skills in English.
- Reading comprehension of necessary papers and writing skills in English.
Location
- Osaka
- Tokyo
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 3+ years
Education Level
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in a science field (Medicine, Pharmacy, Disease-related science).
- MD or Pharmacist qualification (preferred).
- MSc/MPH/PhD (preferred).
About the Company
- AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity.
- We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills.
- We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.
- We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics.
Equal Opportunity
- We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.
