Principal Responsibilities
Develop and implement local medical strategies as well as the strategically aligned tactical plan (also responsible for the execution) for the respective assets/indications. Will work cross-functionally as well as closely global medical affairs (GMA) and other countries to transform medical practice. Responsible for the following:
Lead and manage entire Neurology TA to demonstrate high performance through excellent scientific leadership, people management skills creating safe and productive work environment. This must be performed through in-depth understanding of compliance and the roles and objectives of medical affairs.
Develop and motivate people to grow and learn continuously
Present as the therapeutic area country medical representation of Alexion medical affairs
Provide support and supervise MSL team for their excellent quality and productivity of in-field communication and insight gathering
Present or supervise the medical representation at relevant Japan Product Teams (JPTs)
Serve as the Medical Affairs medical expert for the cross functional group
Support the other representing functions on the key activities as applicable, including product strategy development and other cross-functional activities engaging KOLs, important external stakeholders and/or in-depth scientific discussion
Develop in-year local medical strategy, implementation, and budget planning
Monitor execution of medical plan with regular and timely checking of budget status
Provide medical review and supervision to ensure alignment between company’s strategy and the research proposals including tracking progress and the review of the reports
Provide clear strategic guidance to scientific communication, internal medical training, external medical education (Congress or stand-alone symposium, digital program, and other forms), Medical info, in developing functional plans
Provide strategic guidance for content development and presentation for external medical education or other scientific programs
Participate in therapeutic area global training programs for Alexion personnel and drive effective implementation in local team i.e., through conducting local follow up programs.
Medical affairs review of field medical tools, internal commercial training material
Medical affairs review of congress abstracts and publications ➢Establishes strategic partnerships with centers of excellence and KOLs in areas of scientific interest and serves as conduit for flow of information both out to the medical community and into the company:
Provide Supervision and support for local KOL medical engagement strategy, which establishes and/or enhance partnerships with key academic institutions and stakeholders
Provide Supervision and support for planning, designing, and managing medical Advisory Boards and gather insight from regional/local medical Advisory Boards
Essential Qualifications
Must have a scientific degree or strong industry experience in medical affairs. Pharmacy degree, Master of science, or similar degree is desired. Ph.D. or M.D. will be highly appreciated, but only when applicable
Must have experience in Medical Affairs function (3+ years). People management is highly desired, but not mandatory when being able to demonstrate excellent leadership / management skills in such as cross-functional projects
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal in both Japanese and English.
Experience/ability to work in a matrix cross-functional environment
Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated track record and ability to drive results as an effective a team member and project leader in both virtual and F2F environment
Proven ability to manage budget and resources
Strong business acumen
Ability to build and strengthen partnership with GMA and commercial counterpart
Flexibility and ability to adapt to changing conditions
Excellent problem solving, organizational, and negotiating skills
Must demonstrate an energy and enthusiasm which brings a positive approach to all challenges with sense of urgency, ethics, and accountability
Travel required up to 25%
Preferred Qualifications (but not mandatory)
Scientific and technical acumen in Neurology
Understanding of Health Outcomes Research and RWD generation
Understanding of the local / global markets
Understanding of emerging digital tools and capabilities
Good business acumen
Date Posted
27-Aug-2024Closing Date
Alexion is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where every single person can belong because of their uniqueness. The Company will not make decisions about employment, training, compensation, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment based on race, color, religion, creed or lack thereof, sex, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), parental status (including adoption or surrogacy), military status, protected veteran status, disability, medical condition, gender identity or expression, genetic information, mental illness or other characteristics protected by law. Alexion provides reasonable accommodations to meet the needs of candidates and employees. To begin an interactive dialogue with Alexion regarding an accommodation, please contact [email protected]. Alexion participates in E-Verify.
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