Data Generation & Publication Manager

Job Description:

Key responsibilities:

Evidence Generation Leadership

• Lead the development and execution of evidence-generation plans that address critical scientific, clinical, health economic, and market access evidence gaps across the product lifecycle.

• Design and oversee Phase IIIb/IV studies, health economics and outcomes research (HEOR), real world evidence (RWE) studies, registries, database studies, and other post-marketing research initiatives.

• Ensure evidence-generation activities align with medical strategies and business priorities through close collaboration with Therapeutic Area Medical Affairs, Market Access, and regional/global stakeholders.

• Drive innovation in evidence generation methodologies to maximize the value and impact of scientific evidence.

Study Strategy, Design & Execution

• Provide leadership for study concept development, protocol design, feasibility assessments, and operational planning.

• Oversee the execution of company-sponsored studies and ensure timely delivery of study milestones, high-quality data generation, and regulatory compliance.

• Support the scientific review and governance of Investigator-Initiated Studies (IISs) and collaborative research projects.

• Monitor study progress, identify risks proactively, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure successful study completion.

Publication & Scientific Dissemination

• Lead the development and execution of integrated publication strategies aligned with evidence generation priorities and medical objectives.
• Oversee publication planning, manuscript development, abstracts, congress presentations, and scientific communication activities.
• Ensure scientific accuracy, transparency, quality, and compliance throughout the publication development process.
• Facilitate timely dissemination of scientific evidence to healthcare professionals, academic communities, and other stakeholders. 

Scientific Excellence & Insights Generation

• Monitor emerging scientific evidence, treatment trends, competitive developments, and evolving healthcare landscapes.

• Generate actionable insights from clinical studies, real-world evidence, and healthcare databases to support medical and business decision-making.

• Collaborate with Office Medical Affairs, MSL, Market Access, and regional/global functions to identify evidence needs and translate findings into strategic recommendations.

• Promote scientific excellence and methodological rigor across all evidence-generation activities.

Cross-functional Leadership & Collaboration

• Act as the primary evidence-generation representative within cross-functional teams and strategic initiatives.

• Partner closely with Office Medical Affairs, MSL, Market Access, Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, Clinical Development, and regional/global Medical Affairs teams.

• Provide scientific and methodological expertise to support evidence-based decision-making across the organization.

• Foster strong collaboration with external investigators, study sites, academic institutions, contract research organizations (CROs), and other research partners.
  

Vendor, CRO & External Research Management

• Oversee the selection, management, and performance of CROs, research vendors, and external partners involved in evidence-generation activities.

• Ensure high-quality project delivery, budget adherence, contractual compliance, and effective resource utilization.

• Build and maintain productive relationships with external research collaborators and scientific organizations.

Budget Management

• Develop and manage evidence-generation and publication budgets in alignment with strategic priorities and organizational goals.

• Ensure efficient allocation of financial and operational resources across research and publication activities.

• Monitor budget performance and contribute to annual planning, forecasting, and investment discussions.

• Evaluate return on investment and strategic impact of evidence-generation initiatives to support future prioritization decisions.

People Leadership & Capability Development

• Foster expertise in epidemiology, outcomes research, medical writing, publication planning, and evidence-generation methodologies.

• Promote a culture of scientific excellence, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• Build organizational capabilities to support future evidence-generation needs and strategic priorities.

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure all research and publication activities comply with applicable regulations, ethical standards, company policies, GCP requirements, and industry guidelines.

• Maintain oversight of publication governance and scientific integrity processes.

• Ensure inspection and audit readiness for all evidence-generation activities.

• Promote transparency and responsible scientific communication in accordance with international publication standards.
  
  

Required Experience & Competences:

Required Education and Experience

Minimum Education Requirements

• MD, Ph.D., or PharmD in a medical specialty or equivalent combination of experiences and education

Minimum Experience Requirements

• Min 2+ years of medical experience in the TA from:

• Hospital / Clinic/University/Research Industry, or

• Pharmaceutical Industry

• Experience in formulating and executing clinical studies is preferred

• Able to understand complex scientific information and communicate this effectively

• Business fluency in English and Japanese

Other Posting information

Technical' Competencies

• Scientific acumen: Strong technical skills with demonstrated scientific mastery in prior therapeutic areas of focus
• Statistical & data interpretation: Need to understand and interpret data, form own opinion, discuss with KEEs
• Medical paper writing: (Limited) need to write medical papers
• Strategic acumen: Understanding the strategic needs of affiliate organization important for completion of tasks

Process-Related Core Competencies

• Focus on scientific exchange: Excellent interpersonal skills; constant interactions with KEEs, physicians, patient organizations, and internal stakeholders.
• Communicating effectively: Excellent communication skills; required to present at congresses, advisory board meetings, and one-on-one meetings
• Relating skills: Strong need to build long-term relationships with KEEs and physicians
• Process management: High level of planning and organizational skills; self-starters that are capable of working effectively with limited oversight

Managers Competencies

• Dealing with Ambiguity
• Creativity
• Innovation Management
• Strategic Agility
• Planning
• Motivating Other
• Building Effective Teams
• Managing Vision and Purpose

Location:

Ferring Japan