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Job number: JN -112024-179545 Posted: 2024-11-17

Head of MSA

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20 - 30 million yen Tokyo Medical Device Medical Affairs / Government Affairs

Job details

Company overview
Our client imports and sells allergy and autoimmune diagnostic solutions.
Responsibilities
Main responsibilities:
  • Lead and develop the Japan Medical and Scientific Affairs team to ensure strong alliances and consistency of medical and scientific strategies worldwide.
  • Conduct and manage clinical studies, from design through execution and analysis, aimed at supporting new product launches in partnership with marketing and QA&RA departments.
  • Establish medical and scientific evidence that proves the clinical advantages of our products.
  • Drive clinical needs for new product development in Japan and collaborate in related clinical studies.
  • Translate scientific data into actionable insights for customers and other departments based on proven professional expertise.
  • Establish and maintain solid relationships with internal teams and Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) to improve the company's presence in the Japanese medical and scientific communities.
  • Gather insights from KOLs and field presence to inform the organization about trends and opportunities in allergy and autoimmunity.
  • Craft and deliver medical and scientific training to further develop organizational capability within Japan.
  • Manage and develop the MSA Japan team with integrity, emotional intelligence, and inclusion.
  • Stay updated on medical and scientific expertise across the product pipeline from development through commercialization.
  • Represent the division at national and international conferences, contributing to symposia and encouraging education and adoption efforts.
  • Offer clinical expertise and strategic mentorship for the development of medical and scientific strategy and business initiatives.
  • Support compliance and ensure product safety in all interactions.
Requirements
Minimum requirements:
  • Proven people management experience is required.
  • At least 8 years of experience in the Japan market in roles such as Medical Science Liaison, or equivalent within in vitro diagnostics, pharmaceutical, or medical device companies.
  • Excellent problem solver with strong written and verbal communication abilities.
  • Proficient in English and native level in Japanese.
  • Strong ability to plan, implement, and measure with a high sense of ownership to get results.
  • Adaptive and a proactive change agent.
  • Demonstrate Thermo Fisher Scientific values – Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement.

Preferred qualifications:
  • MD, PhD, or equivalent degree preferred.
  • Clinical research or practice experience in Immunology/Allergy is a strong plus.
Salary
20 - 30 million yen
Location
Tokyo
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