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Novartis

Global pharmaceutical company delivering science-based innovations

Medical Science Liaison

Biology & BiotechPosted on Nov 9
Full-timeTokyo, JapanNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • An advanced scientific degree (MD, PharmD, PhD, or MSc in a life-science field), or equivalent education.
  • Professional experience in medical affairs or a clinical or scientific field; field experience is an advantage.
  • A track record of high-quality scientific dialogue with healthcare professionals and medical experts.
  • Experience interpreting clinical data and scientific evidence.
  • Understanding of pharmaceutical-industry regulations, compliance, and scientific-engagement standards.
  • Strong ability to interpret scientific and clinical data.
  • Ability to collect, synthesize, and effectively communicate insights.
  • Proficiency in scientific engagement and communication.
  • Understanding of evidence-generation methods, including real-world evidence, clinical trials, and observational studies.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively in a matrix organization.
  • Strong planning, prioritization, and territory-management abilities.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, including explaining complex scientific content accessibly.
  • Ability to act with integrity and ethical judgment and maintain a patient-centered mindset.
  • English reading, writing, and communication ability.

Responsibilities

  • Execute medical-expert engagement plans aligned with therapeutic-area strategic priorities.
  • Conduct neutral, evidence-based peer-to-peer scientific dialogue with healthcare professionals and medical experts, providing current medical and disease-area information.
  • Identify and map medical experts and key accounts, and proactively engage when specific medical needs, scientific questions, or evidence gaps are identified.
  • Share and discuss new clinical data and publications, interpreting and explaining them in the context of clinical practice.
  • Support educational activities for medical experts and healthcare professionals, such as in-hospital study sessions and regional academic events.
  • Ensure high-quality, compliant scientific dialogue in accordance with internal guidance.
  • Systematically collect and synthesize external insights from clinical practice, scientific discussions, and competitor activity, and share actionable insights internally.
  • Contribute to local and regional medical strategies based on real-world feedback and emerging unmet needs.
  • Support identification and qualification of potential clinical-trial sites.
  • Facilitate collaboration between sites and internal teams to support smooth trial execution.
  • Contribute to planning, delivery, and follow-up of regional and national medical-education activities.
  • Provide scientific support for events, symposia, and internal and external educational initiatives.
  • Provide scientific insights that contribute to country medical plans and disease-area strategies.
  • Maintain a deep understanding of the treatment landscape, current data, and competitive environment.
  • Build and maintain strong partnerships with medical experts, professional societies, and academic institutions to support collaboration and scientific leadership in the therapeutic area.
  • Provide internal partners with clinical context, data interpretation, and training as a scientific resource.
  • Represent the company as a trusted scientific ambassador in the therapeutic area and contribute to its reputation among key stakeholders and institutions.
  • Promote joint value-creation initiatives, evidence-based collaboration, and multi-stakeholder partnerships to strengthen the medical ecosystem.
  • Ensure engagements, materials, and activities meet ERC, regulatory, and medical-governance requirements.
  • Maintain accurate reporting, records in customer relationship management systems, and activity management.

Desired Qualifications

  • Clinical-research support experience.
  • Knowledge or experience in biostatistics, brainstorming, clinical protocols, clinical research, clinical study reports, disease management, drug development, key-account management, medical information, medical research, medical writing, Microsoft Exchange, patient care, presentations, product development, and research support.

About the Company

Novartis

Global pharmaceutical company delivering science-based innovations

Novartis is a global pharmaceutical company that uses science-based innovations to develop treatments and improve patient outcomes worldwide. Its products are medicines developed through research and development to address various diseases, aiming to reach nearly 1 billion people. The company differentiates itself by large-scale investment in R&D, a global presence with a diverse workforce, and a clear mission to Reimagine Medicine, focusing on meeting the changing needs of patients. Its goal is to improve quality of life and extend life expectancy by delivering meaningful therapies through its research and development efforts.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Basel, Switzerland
Founded
1970

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