Job Title

Japan Medical Science Liaison (MSL)

Requisition

JR000013369 Japan Medical Science Liaison (MSL) (Open)

Location

CC-Japan - JPN511

Additional Locations

Tokyo

Job Description

The role is responsible for developing and executing medical strategies/tactics to maximize patients’ access to our innovative therapies. The role holds a critical responsibility to provide the team with latest scientific & technical knowledge for in-line and pipeline products as well as relevant treatments through internal training. The role is expected to work closely with KOLs to identify clinical data gap which should potentially lead to data generation for future publications, regulatory registrations, etc, hold frequent interactions with HCPs to provide scientific/technical stories based on evidence, appropriate use of our therapies. The role is heavily involved in pre-launch planning & activities, in order to maximize the potential of future product/new indication from a medical perspective, e.g. fast penetration to the market with well-managed safety environment.The role is expected to provide scientific/technical inputs to our customer to maximizing the value of new product and indication working closely with R&D.

Essential Functions

• Execute medical plan for in-line and pipeline products

• Engage in relevant academic congresses & societies and organize medical events where/when effective based on Medical Plan to be developed/updated each year

• Work closely with KOLs to identify data gaps (Open Clinical Questions/Open Data Questions), and propose the idea to close those data gaps with maximizing patients’ access to MNK innovative therapies

• Enhance KOL engagement & identify new generation KOLs for in-line and pipeline products under the KOL development plans & strategies

• Interface with KOLs for their interest in supporting them to carry out IITs in a scientifically viable, meaningful ways

• Support commercial functions (Marketing & Sales) via medical and /technical training on a periodic basis

• Review promotional materials and give feedback to commercial functions from medical perspectives

• Work closely with Global medical functions to obtain the latest and advanced medical information and share the local and global best practices each other

• Transform Medical Affairs function to be compliant with local regulations as well as industry standard

Requirements

Education / Experience / Skills:

【Minimum Requirements】

• Holds BA/BS, higher degree is a plus

• Grant preferential treatment to qualification for pharmacists, nurses.

• Working experience as MR, MSL, or Marketing at least 5 years in pharmaceutical or medical device industry. Over 3 years experiences as MA, MSL or Clinical Development is highly preferred.

• Good science background in Cardiology, ( especially surgery), Hematology and Hepatology knowledge is preferred

• Experience of clinical research management understanding such as Clinical Trials Act is desirable.

• Experience of clinical trials management and understanding of GCP is desirable.

• Quick starter, quick learner and self-starter mindset are preferred

• English capability especially in reading & writing. Verbal communication skill is a big plus

• Ability to read English articles and explain the contents (include presentation skills)

• Ability of working cross-functionally, strong interpersonal & communication skills

• Ability of strategic and Scientific thinking

• Comply with internal and industry compliance

Organizational Relationship/Scope:

• Reports directly to Medical Affairs Manager

Working Conditions:

• 40% office & 60% field base

• Domestic travels + working holidays where needed (substitute holiday available)

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position.

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Mallinckrodt is a global specialty p harmaceutical business that develops, manufactures, markets and distributes specialty pharmaceutical products. Areas of focus include therapeutic drugs for autoimmune and rare disease specialty areas like neurology, rheumatology, nephrology, ophthalmology and pulmonology; immunotherapy and neonatal respiratory critical care therapies; and analgesics and central nervous system drugs. The company's core strengths include the acquisition and management of highly regulated raw materials; deep regulatory expertise; and specialized chemistry, formulation and manufacturing capabilities. The company's Specialty Brands segment includes branded medicines; its Specialty Generics segment includes specialty generic drugs, active pharmaceutical ingredients and external manufacturing.

To learn more about Mallinckrodt, visit www.mallinckrodt.com.

Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals (“the Company”) maintains a continuing policy of non-discrimination in employment. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based upon age, ancestry, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), disability (mental and physical), marital status, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, national origin (including language use restrictions), political activities or affiliation, race, sex (including pregnancy, child birth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, child birth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity and gender expression, sexual orientation, as well as any other category protected by law. Furthermore, it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations on every location in which the company has facilities. This policy of non-discrimination shall include, but not be limited to, the following employment decisions and practices: recruiting, hiring; promotions; demotions or transfers; layoffs; recalls; terminations; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; selection for training, including apprenticeship; and recruitment or recruitment advertising.

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