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Sandoz

Leader in generic and biosimilar medicines

Associate Medical Science Liaison

Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryUpdated on Nov 12
Full-timeJapanNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Prior pharmaceutical industry experience within a medical function.
  • Clear understanding of health authority requirements related to GxP, such as Good Clinical Practice, pharmacovigilance, and Good Pharmacoepidemiology Practices.
  • Business-level English proficiency.
  • Native-level Japanese proficiency.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute strategic field medical plans in assigned therapeutic areas to strengthen scientific engagement with healthcare professionals and drive perception change regarding disease management and Sandoz products.
  • Identify unmet medical needs and generate actionable medical insights through scientific exchange with external stakeholders, translating those insights into tactical plans and local Medical Affairs strategies.
  • Build and maintain trusted scientific partnerships with key opinion leaders, healthcare professionals, and other stakeholders to enhance customer engagement and improve patient outcomes.
  • Ensure medical insights and scientific intelligence gathered in the field are effectively communicated and incorporated into local strategic planning.
  • Execute medical expert engagement plans aligned with Medical Affairs objectives and contribute to the successful implementation of therapeutic area strategies.
  • Deliver balanced, evidence-based scientific information through one-to-one interactions, scientific meetings, advisory boards, and educational activities.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Commercial, Market Access, Medical Information, Regulatory, and other internal stakeholders to support execution of Medical Affairs initiatives while maintaining appropriate compliance standards.
  • Support the development of scientific capabilities within the organization through medical education and training activities for internal stakeholders, including medical representatives and cross-functional teams.
  • Generate and communicate evidence-based scientific messages that support informed healthcare decision-making and contribute to improving the standard of patient care.
  • Conduct all activities in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, industry codes, company policies, and ethical standards.

Desired Qualifications

  • A degree in Pharmacy, Medicine, Nursing, Life Sciences, or a related discipline.
  • At least one year of experience in Medical Affairs, Clinical Research, Medical Information, or other healthcare-related functions.
  • Demonstrated ability to build and maintain trusted relationships with healthcare professionals and external experts.
  • Ability to identify customer needs and generate actionable medical insights through scientific dialogue.
  • Working knowledge of the Japanese healthcare system and pharmaceutical industry regulations.
  • Business-level English proficiency, with TOEIC 700 or higher preferred.

About the Company

Sandoz

Leader in generic and biosimilar medicines

What does the company do? Sandoz is a global leader in generic and biosimilar medicines, with a broad portfolio of about 1,300 products that address diseases from the common cold to cancer. How does its product work? The medicines are off-patent (generics) or biosimilars that match the reference brands in safety, quality, and efficacy, offering affordable treatment options to patients and helping healthcare systems save money while expanding access. How is it different from competitors? Sandoz emphasizes scale, a long heritage dating back to 1886, and a sizeable global workforce dedicated to broadening patient access, aiming for large social impact and substantial healthcare savings. Its leadership in biosimilars and the breadth of its portfolio set it apart in the market. What is the company's goal? To pioneer access for patients by making high-quality medicines more affordable and widely available worldwide.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Basel, Switzerland
Founded
1886

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