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AstraZeneca

Global pharmaceutical company developing prescription medicines

Medical Science Liaison

Biology & BiotechConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeTokyo, JapanNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • Experience in Medical Science Liaison or another Medical Affairs role, or experience in respiratory-area basic or clinical research, pharmacist work at a university hospital, or as an MR supporting university or core hospitals and conducting academic discussions with specialists.
  • A science-related degree.
  • Ability to build good relationships with internal and external stakeholders through communication.
  • Logical thinking, learning agility, and self-leadership.
  • Ability to tackle unfamiliar or ambiguous challenges positively and work at speed.
  • Native-level Japanese.
  • English proficiency sufficient to read internal materials and English medical papers.
  • Ability to undertake frequent outings and domestic business trips, approximately 15 days per month.

Responsibilities

  • Build relationships with Key External Experts (KEEs) as the primary contact for customers and lead medical activities as a scientific expert in the respiratory area.
  • Take responsibility for products in the area and conduct disease and product education activities to prepare for launches and maximize product value after launch.
  • Discuss the latest medical and scientific information with KEEs.
  • Collect and analyze unmet medical needs and insights in the assigned area.
  • Use identified unmet medical needs to make treatment proposals to KEEs.
  • Explain diseases, pathophysiology, and product value in the assigned area based on evidence.
  • Provide reactive, evidence-based information from a scientifically neutral position in response to questions about pre-launch products, including unapproved medicines and off-label uses or dosages of approved medicines.
  • Plan, operate, and support scientifically neutral activities such as Scientific Exchange Meetings, advisory board meetings, and medical booths.
  • Provide consultation on investigator-initiated research and medical consultation on academic presentations and manuscript preparation.
  • Support clinical trials at the request of the Research and Development division.
  • Execute management plans for important projects within the department.
  • Comply with AstraZeneca rules and codes.
  • Carry out and propose practices to support the realization of GPTW.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with the products assigned to the role.
  • Experience as a project leader.
  • Research experience.
  • Experience writing academic papers in English.
  • Experience organizing events such as lectures.
  • Pharmacist or nurse qualifications, or a master's or doctoral degree.
  • Facilitation and coaching skills.
  • Business communication in English.

About the Company

AstraZeneca

Global pharmaceutical company developing prescription medicines

AstraZeneca develops and markets prescription medicines and vaccines worldwide, with a focus on oncology, cardiovascular/metabolic, respiratory, and infectious diseases. Its products work by targeting specific biological pathways or cells, using small-molecule therapies, biologics, and vaccines to treat diseases or prevent infections. It differentiates itself through its dual heritage from Sweden and the UK, a broad pipeline, and strong R&D and collaborations that move from discovery to patient access. Its goal is to improve people’s health by discovering, developing, and delivering medicines and vaccines to patients worldwide.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Cambridge, United Kingdom
Founded
1913

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