Medical Manager

• Location: Japan

About the job 

Responsible for planning and executing medical activities (e.g., evidence generations, publications, medical claim creations, new product development and Health Authorities’ correspondences) and make sure timely and effective execution aligned to medical strategy that contributes to business. Reporting into Medical Team Head but s/he works with maximal autonomy under the supervision of Medical Team Head. S/he contributes to trade associations to shape the OTC and healthcare environment.

メディカル活動(エビデンスの生成、学術論文の投稿、メディカルクレイムの作成、新製品開発、規制当局対応など)の計画と実行を担当し、ビジネスに貢献するメディカル戦略に沿ったタイムリーで効果的な実行を確保する。Medical Team Headに直属するが、上長の監督下で最大限の自律性を持って業務を遂行する。OTC及びヘルスケアを取り巻く環境を整えるために業界団体に貢献する。

At Sanofi Consumer Healthcare, we build trusted and loved brands that connect with hundreds of millions of consumers worldwide. Our mission is to enable better self-care for individuals and communities, while also contributing to a healthier planet. We strive to act as a force for good by integrating sustainability along our business and employees’ mission and operate responsibly from both a social and environmental point of view. To achieve this, we need people who can shape the future of our business and help us on our journey to becoming the best fast-moving consumer healthcare company in and for the world.

Main responsibilities:

Lead Medical Strategy

• Drives creative ideas and lead to propose and create his / her responsible medical parts in Integrated Business and Brand Plan (IBBP) and execute as a representative leader in Medical
• Actively engage local thought leaders in two-way scientific communication around new product developments / correspondences with Health Authorities, and post-marketing studies (both non-clinical and clinical)
• Provide medical and technical input into medically accurate development of Brand promotional materials (e.g. medical claims) in close align with Marketing / Commercial
• Work with cross-functional, multidisciplinary teams to facilitate the creation of medical strategies about products to answer medical requests from internal and external stakeholders
• Leverage (unmet) medical needs in order to support lifecycle opportunities based on consumers’ needs on a rolling basis through the development cycle
• 独創的な発想を駆使し、IBBP(Integrated Business and Brand Plan)において責任あるメディカル担当部分について提案・作成し、メディカルを代表するリーダーとして実行に移す
• 新製品の開発/規制当局の対応、及び市販後研究(非臨床及び臨床)に関する双方向の科学的コミュニケーションに、地域でその分野を主導するThought Leadersを積極的に関与させる
• マーケティング部門/コマーシャル部門と密接に連携し、ブランド販促資料の医学的に正確な開発(例:メディカルクレイム)について、医学的及び技術的インプットを行う
• 部門横断的で学際的なチームと協力して、製品に関するメディカル戦略の作成を促進し、社内外の利害関係者からの医療要求に応える
• 満たされていない医療ニーズを活用し、開発サイクルを通じて消費者のニーズに基づいてライフサイクルの機会をサポートする

Lead Post-Marketing Surveillance (PMS)

• Liaise with key internal stakeholders to help develop, secure approval for and implement an independent post-marketing surveillance that have the potential to support products or that is required by the regulation
• 主要な社内関係者と連携して、製品をサポートする可能性のある、または規制で義務付けられている独立した市販後調査の開発、承認の確保、及び実施を支援する

Lead Medical Communication / Publication and Exchange

• Lead Publication strategy planning and its execution. Lead activities related article publications, presentations at congresses and symposia
• Establish and maintain contact with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) with high level scientific and business communication skills
• Organize and chair as a leader for Medical Advisory Boards
• Develop and leverage medical/scientific insights through attendance at scientific meetings to further develop own knowledge base in line with business and medical strategy
• Support Healthcare Professional engagement (HCPE) in Commercial
• 論文投稿の戦略立案とその実行。関連論文の出版、学会・シンポジウムでの発表に関する活動をリードする
• 高いレベルの科学的及びビジネスコミュニケーションスキルを持つキーオピニオンリーダー(KOL)との連絡を確立し、維持する
• Medical Advisory Boardを組織し、議長を務める
• 学術会議への出席を通じて医学的・科学的知見を開発・活用し、ビジネス・メディカル戦略に沿った独自の知識基盤をさらに発展させる
• コマーシャル部門の医療従事者エンゲージメント(HCPE)のサポート

About you

Experience:

• Relevant experiences in R&D and /or Medical in pharmaceutical companies
• Prior experience of clinical trials and / or PMS management and understanding of GCP
• Prior experience in a global company setting (preferred)

Soft skills:

• Act for Change
• Cooperate Transversally
• Strive for Results
• Commitment to Customer
• Think Strategically
• Develop People

Technical skills:

• Statistical & data interpretation: Analytical thinking and understanding of causation
• Medical paper writing: Experience in writing of scientific medial papers (preferred)
• Fluent in Japanese and business level English (reading/writing)
• Focus on scientific exchange: Dedicated to serving HCP needs, feedback, establishes and maintains effective relationships
• Enhance digitalization
• Other skills - Approachability, interpersonal savvy

Education：

Bachelor’s degree (Master’s degree, Pharm D, PhD or equivalent preferred) in Pharmacy, Chemistry or Life Sciences

Languages:

The ideal candidate for this position must be fluent in both English and Japanese, as they will be required to communicate effectively in a business setting in Japan and with regional stakeholders and participate in global business interactions.

Why choose us?

• Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.
• Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.
• Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.
• Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.

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