Field Medical Staff

Location Tokyo
Discipline Life Science
Job type Permanent
Salary Negotiable
Reference 51248

Position Summary:
A growing medical affairs organization is seeking candidates for a field-based medical role with opportunities for career advancement into scientific consulting or leadership. This company supports clients across the life sciences sector and is committed to nurturing talent with strong disease expertise and leadership potential.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Facilitate the dissemination of medical knowledge by engaging with scientific experts in specific therapeutic areas

  • Develop and execute evidence-based medical strategies

  • Share up-to-date therapeutic area insights with both internal and external stakeholders

  • Gather expert opinions and clinical perspectives from key opinion leaders (KOLs)

  • Identify and assess unmet clinical needs

  • Support the planning and execution of real-world evidence studies and other clinical research initiatives

  • Organize and manage advisory board meetings and scientific lectures

  • Provide internal teams with the latest medical and clinical information

  • Coordinate effectively with global counterparts and stakeholders

Qualifications:
Candidates must hold a degree in a scientific field (bachelor’s or higher), along with one or more of the following:

  • Professional experience in a medical role (e.g., Medical Science Liaison or equivalent)

  • Background in clinical development or academic functions within the pharmaceutical industry (experience limited to sales is not sufficient)

  • Research experience in medical sciences at a university or research institute, with a record of published work in recognized journals

Preferred Credentials:

  • Pharmacist license

  • PhD or a valid medical license (domestic or international)

  • English proficiency (TOEIC score of 730 or higher or equivalent)