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Sandoz

Leader in generic and biosimilar medicines

Medical Science Liaison 3

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

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree or higher in Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, Life Sciences, or a related scientific discipline is required.
  • Prior pharmaceutical industry experience within Medical Affairs, Medical Science Liaison (MSL), Clinical Research, Medical Information, or a related medical function is required.
  • Strong scientific knowledge and the ability to understand and communicate complex scientific and clinical information across assigned therapeutic areas are required.
  • The ability to develop and execute field medical strategies and translate medical insights into actionable plans is required.
  • The ability to engage in high-quality scientific discussions with healthcare professionals and external experts is required.
  • The ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs), physicians, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals is required.
  • Strong communication, presentation, influencing, and stakeholder engagement skills are required.
  • The ability to collaborate cross-functionally and lead initiatives through influence, without direct reporting authority, is required.
  • A clear understanding of GxP requirements and applicable healthcare regulations is required.
  • Business-level English reading and writing skills, and English listening and speaking skills sufficient for presentations and scientific discussions, are required; a TOEIC score of 750 or above is specified.
  • Native-level Japanese reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills are required.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute strategic field medical plans across assigned therapeutic areas and products within Bio to strengthen scientific engagement and support Medical Affairs objectives.
  • Build and maintain trusted scientific partnerships with key opinion leaders, healthcare professionals, academic institutions, scientific societies, and other relevant stakeholders.
  • Identify unmet medical needs and generate actionable medical insights through scientific exchange with external stakeholders, translating insights into local Medical Affairs strategies and tactical plans.
  • Drive perception change through evidence-based scientific discussions to improve understanding of disease management, biosimilars, and Sandoz products across assigned therapeutic areas.
  • Communicate medical insights and scientific intelligence gathered in the field to local, regional, and global stakeholders, and incorporate them into strategic decision-making and Medical Affairs planning.
  • Plan and execute scientific engagement activities across assigned therapeutic areas, including one-to-one scientific exchange, scientific meetings, advisory boards, medical education programs, and congress engagement.
  • Serve as a field medical expert across assigned therapeutic areas and products, providing scientific expertise and support to internal stakeholders.
  • Develop and execute medical expert engagement plans aligned with Medical Affairs strategies, strengthening engagement with priority stakeholders and supporting appropriate perception change.
  • Collaborate with Commercial, Market Access, Medical Information, Regulatory, Clinical Development, Pharmacovigilance, and other internal functions to support Medical Affairs initiatives.
  • Work with local, regional, and global Medical teams to align medical strategy, scientific communication, and field medical priorities.
  • Support evidence generation activities, including investigator-sponsored research, non-interventional studies, real-world evidence initiatives, and other scientific collaborations where appropriate.
  • Support scientific education and capability development for internal stakeholders, including training on disease areas, products, biosimilars, and emerging scientific evidence.
  • Conduct all activities in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, industry codes, company policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and ethical standards.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience working across multiple therapeutic areas, specialty care, biologics, or biosimilars.
  • Experience planning and executing medical education activities, advisory boards, scientific meetings, or congress-related medical activities.
  • Working knowledge of the Japanese healthcare system, treatment pathways, reimbursement environment, and pharmaceutical industry guidelines.
  • Experience supporting evidence generation activities, including investigator-sponsored studies, non-interventional studies, or real-world evidence initiatives.
  • Experience collaborating with regional or global Medical Affairs teams.
  • Advanced English communication skills, including experience participating in scientific discussions with regional or global stakeholders.

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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