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Novartis

Global pharmaceutical company delivering science-based innovations

Medical Science Liaison

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

About the Job

Requirements

  • An advanced scientific degree (MD, PharmD, PhD, or an MSc in a life-sciences field), or equivalent education.
  • Professional experience in medical affairs or a clinical or scientific field; field experience is advantageous.
  • A track record of conducting high-quality scientific discussions with healthcare professionals and medical experts.
  • Experience interpreting clinical data and scientific evidence.
  • Understanding of pharmaceutical-industry regulations, compliance, and scientific-engagement standards.
  • High ability to interpret scientific and clinical data.
  • Ability to collect, synthesize, and effectively communicate insights.
  • High 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 capabilities.
  • Ability to influence others without relying on authority.
  • Ability to build and maintain constructive, cooperative relationships with reliability and clear purpose.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and impactfully and explain complex scientific content accessibly.
  • Flexibility and resilience when responding positively to uncertainty.
  • High integrity and ethical judgment, with 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 discussions 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 discussions 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 domestic and regional medical strategies using 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, delivering, and following up on regional and national medical-education activities.
  • Provide scientific support for events, symposia, and internal and external educational initiatives.
  • Provide scientific insights and 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, medical 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 help develop a positive reputation among key stakeholders and institutions.
  • Advance joint value-creation initiatives, evidence-based collaboration, and multi-stakeholder partnerships to strengthen the medical ecosystem.
  • Ensure all engagements, materials, and activities meet ERC, regulatory, and medical-governance requirements.
  • Maintain accurate reporting, CRM records, and activity management.

Desired Qualifications

  • Clinical-research support experience.
  • 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.
  • Product development.

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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