Team Lead, Medical Science Liaison Setidegrasib NSCLC

【募集の背景 / Purpose & Scope】

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) Lead, Setidegrasib non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), serves as a trusted scientific partner to Key External Experts (KEEs) and internal stakeholders in Japan. The position leads compliant scientific exchange, medical insight generation, and execution of field medical plans to strengthen the Setidegrasib NSCLC medical strategy and support decisions that improve patient outcomes. The position also manages, coaches, and develops the assigned MSL team, ensuring aligned priorities, high-quality execution, and effective cross-functional collaboration.

【職務の内容 / Essential Job Responsibilities】

（雇入れ直後）

• Lead the development, deployment, and evaluation of tactical field medical plans for Setidegrasib NSCLC, aligned with the Japan medical strategy and patient-impact objectives.

• Build and sustain compliant, value-adding scientific partnerships with lung cancer KEEs and other relevant stakeholders; conduct high-quality peer-to-peer scientific exchange across the product life cycle.

• Generate, synthesize, and communicate actionable medical insights from field interactions, congresses, and the evolving NSCLC treatment landscape to inform medical strategy and cross-functional decision-making.

• Represent the Field Medical perspective in Japan Medical Affairs Team and cross-functional initiatives, proactively connecting stakeholders, sharing best practices, and removing barriers to collaboration.

• Lead and develop the assigned MSL team through effective prioritization, coaching, performance feedback, and capability development, fostering a collaborative and accountable team environment.

• Ensure all MSL activities are scientifically accurate, fair and balanced, non-promotional, and conducted in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, industry codes, and Astellas policies and procedures.

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会社内での全ての業務

【就業環境に関する要件 / Specific Physical or Environmental Requirements】

At Astellas we recognize the importance of work/life balance, and we are proud to offer a hybrid working solution allowing time to connect with colleagues at the office with the flexibility to also work from home. We believe this will optimize the most productive work environment for all employees to succeed and deliver. Hybrid work from certain locations may be permitted in accordance with Astellas’ Responsible Flexibility Guidelines.
The position is based in Japan and requires domestic travel for external scientific engagement, congresses, and internal meetings. The primary work location and amount of travel are to be confirmed before posting.

【応募要件 / Qualifications】

＜必須 / Required＞

• Master’s degree in health-related sciences or an equivalent qualification (e.g., six-year pharmacy degree, PharmD, PhD, or MD).

• Prior experience as a Medical Science Liaison (MSL), with at least three years of scientific or medical experience in the research-based pharmaceutical industry.

• Strong scientific and clinical expertise in lung cancer, particularly non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), together with an established and credible network of Key External Experts (KEEs) in the lung cancer field in Japan.

• Demonstrated capability to lead and manage an MSL team, including setting objectives and priorities, allocating work, monitoring execution and quality, providing coaching and performance feedback, and supporting capability development.

• Advanced capability in scientific exchange, medical insight generation, stakeholder engagement, presentation, facilitation, and cross-functional collaboration, with the ability to translate complex scientific and clinical information into clear recommendations and actions.

• Sound knowledge of the Japanese healthcare environment and applicable pharmaceutical laws, regulations, industry codes, and compliance requirements relevant to Field Medical activities.

• Business-level proficiency in Japanese and English, with the ability to work effectively in a matrix and global environment, and willingness to travel domestically as required.

＜歓迎 / Preferred＞

• MD, PhD, PharmD, or another relevant doctoral degree.

• Previous formal people-management experience in Medical Affairs or Field Medical, including recruitment, onboarding, coaching, performance management, and development of MSLs.

• Experience supporting an oncology product during development, pre-launch, launch, or an early lifecycle stage.

• Experience contributing to medical strategy and evidence-generation activities, advisory boards, medical education, or congress planning in oncology.

【応募書類 / Application Documents】

和文履歴書（必須）・和文職務経歴書（必須）・英文レジュメ（任意）

Resumes

【選考プロセス / Selection details】

書類選考 → 1次面接 → 最終面接

※変更の可能性もございますので、予めご了承下さい。

CV screening → First interview → Final interview

*Please be advised that there might be a change in the process.

【勤務地 / Location】

（雇入れ直後）

東京都中央区　アステラス製薬　日本橋事業所　本社

Nihonbashi, Tokyo

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会社の定める事業場および自宅

【勤務開始日 / Start Date】

応相談

Will be decided according to the candidate's flexibility

【契約期間 / Contract Duration】

期間の定めなし

Not limited to specified period

【試用期間 / Probation Period】

試用期間原則なし

No probation period in principle

【給与 / Salary】

①基本給：当人の経歴・技術・技能等を考慮して決定

②裁量労働制の場合：裁量労働手当として職務グレードに応じて50,000～100,000円支給

③フレックスタイム制の場合：月間の所定労働時間を超えて勤務する時間に対して時間外勤務手当を支給

①Base salary: will be decided by the candidate's experience, skill and capability.

②When Discretionary Work System is applied: Discretionary work allowance will be paid.(50,000～100,000yen, based on the Grade)

③When Flextime System is applied: Overtime allowance will be paid for time worked in excess of prescribed working hours.

【昇給 / Salary Raise】

有り

【賞与 / Bonus】

有り

【諸手当 / Allowance】

裁量労働手当、住宅手当、通勤手当　等

Discretionary work allowance, Housing allowance, Commutation allowance, etc.

【勤務時間 / Working Hours】

8:45～17:45（月～木）、8:45～16:00（金）、企画業務型裁量労働制

裁量労働制の場合、所定労働時間を働いたものとみなす

8:45～17:45（Mon～Thu）、8:45～16:00（Fri）

Discretionary Work System

【休日 / Holidays】

完全週休２日制（土曜・日曜）、祝日、5月1日、夏季、年末年始

Weekends(Sat and Sun), holidays, May 1st, summer vacation, New Year holidays

【休暇 / Vacation Leave】

年次有給休暇、育児休業制度、介護休業制度　等

Annual paid leave, childcare leave system, nursing care leave system, etc.

【福利厚生 / Welfare】

雇用保険、労災保険、厚生年金、健康保険、共済会制度、社宅制度、持株会制度、財形貯蓄制度　等

Employment Insurance, Industrial Accident Compensation Insurance, Welfare Pension Insurance, Health Insurance, Mutual Aid Association System, Company Housing System, Employee Shareholder Association System, Property Accumulation Savings System

【アステラス製薬　採用サイト/ Career web site】

https://re-jp.astellas.com/jp/recruit/newgraduates/

For more information about Astellas, please visit our career web site.

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