Skip to main content

Medical Manager

5 day weekGenerous PTOHybrid · Tokyo, Japan

The 4-day week in Japan

About the role

Job Summary :

Provide scientific and educational medical support in the therapeutic area (TA) to cross-functional affiliate teams, in relation to the therapeutic area and Biogen products. Plan and execute Medical Strategy and Tactics, demonstrating strong leadership as needed. Support the TA Associate Director and carry out in-office medical activities.

Job Duties:

Medical Strategy and Tactics:

  • Develop and execute medical strategies and tactics based on global strategy, customer insights, and unmet medical needs. Collaborate with internal stakeholders (MKT, R&D, etc.) and external stakeholders.

Medical Information:

  • Support the management and preparation of medical information provision in the neurology therapeutic area. Includes FAQs, call center support, review of medical materials and promotional materials, medical training for the commercial team, etc.

Medical Communication and Engagement:

Establish and maintain contact with Key Medical Experts (KMEs) Plan and conduct advisory boards and medical seminars

Data Generation and Dissemination:

  • Plan and execute scientific presentations and manuscripts on epidemiology and treatment in neurology and the Biogen product therapeutic areas. Collaborative research and post-marketing clinical studies.

Lifecycle Management/Regulatory Strategy Support:

Leverage unmet medical needs to support additional lifecycle opportunities based on patient needs on a rolling basis within the development cycle.

※ Other duties may be assigned as needed based on business needs.

Minimum Requirements Skills/Behaviors (refer to Career Framework):

  • Ability to lead and carry out work effectively within a matrixed organization

  • Business-level English and Japanese (listening, speaking, reading, writing)

  • Project management skills; ability to take initiative and solve complex problems

Minimum Experience Requirements:

  • 3+ years of medical affairs experience in the pharmaceutical industry

  • Experience in KME networking in a therapeutic area preferred

Minimum Education Requirements:

MD or PhD in life sciences, or equivalent education level

Job Level: Management

Why Biogen?

We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.

At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. Read on to learn more about Biogen.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.

About Biogen

Pioneering biotech (NASDAQ: BIIB) focused on neuroscience, offering 15 vacation + 3 Personal Significance days + 12 paid US holidays + year-end shutdown — ~34 days off per year.

See the full profile