Alexion JapanAssociate Director, Medical Lead
Job Summary
This is what you will do:
Medical LeadAssociateDirector is responsible to develop a medical plan/strategy which plays pivotal role in medical activities of Alexion Medical Affairs and to carry out with MSLs and the other Medical teams(Patient Program HEORlead Evidence Generation Lead Digital Lead Publication Lead Medicalinformation Medical Operation Patient Advocacyand Portfolio Lead)in the head office. Medical strategy/plan must incorporate complex nature of disease and pathophysiology medical and social system trends and changes in science and medical practice deep understanding of patients and patient journey to elucidate true unmet needs and solutions. Coping with the key opinion leaders and other external stakeholders to execute the medical planinhigh standardseffectively and efficiently is.
Sophisticated medical plan/ strategy enables achieving theobjectivesthrough Scientific Exchange (SE) and medical activities such as but not limited to evidence generation medical education publication presentation at academic congresses advisory board andutilizingdigital tools. Therelationshipconstructed with medical KOLs and related academic societies are key for successful execution and maximizing the potential of the products for patients. Evidence generation and publicationareparticularly important as solid deliverables from medicalstrategies.
The abilitiesto carry out the duties include sophisticated knowledge of medicine and pharmacy relevant knowledge including medical system scientific and logical mindset ability to carry out works intimelymanner communication skills negotiation skills and morality. Adherence to AZ Value and Behavior ismustfor success.
You willbe responsible for:
Development and implementation of medicalstrategyand tacticsincluding evidence generation plan publication plan medical eventplanand field medical planin alignment with cross-functional partners and global counterpart
Responsibleinthe launch preparation ofon-goinglate stageproject in collaboration with global medical affairs.
Lead and manage cross functionaldiscussionforedivencegeneration in pre-launch phasein independent manner
Planning and promotion of Company Sponsored Research (CSR) and Externally Sponsored Research (ESR) particularly Externally Sponsored Collaboration (ESC) to address unmet needs andbarrierin standard of care in collaboration with Evidencegeneration lead Publication leadHEORleadandPortfolio Lead.Utilizing PMS and other data source creatively to maximize evidence generation is highly expected.
Planning and implementation of MA events such as advisory board medical educationsi.e.Stand-alone medical symposium webinars congress medical events and presentationvideoand other medical activities
Develop publication plan in collaboration with Publication lead Evidence Generationlead HEORlead R&DPMSand drive execution.
In collaboration with Publication lead drive high quality publications ofaforementioned evidencegenerations encore presentations casereports.
Planning andsupervisingPatient Support Program (PSP) and Patient Medical Programs in collaboration with Patient Program PatientAdvocayand other functions. Seek future opportunities to develop data from such PSP.
In collaboration with MSL manager develop andmaintainmedical KOL lists and communication plan which aligned with medical and cross-functional brand plan
Working with MSL managers to collect unmet medical needs and potential needs through interviews with health professionals preparing reports and sharing them with related departments to further improve medicalplan.
Providing education and lecture slide review with the aim of carrying outappropriate companyactivities and message
Support Medical Informationto develop FAQ and answers to unsolicited medical requests
Strong leadership and contribution in the cross-functional launch team in independent manner is strongly expected
You will need to have:
As an Associate Director self-driven and independence to plan and execute medical activities are indispensably. Leading positive and enthusiastic team culture bydemonstratingcollaborative and inclusive attitudes with perseverance contributing effective and efficient work process developing constructive and collaborativerelationshipwith other departments are highly desired.
Leadership skills to drive high quality work and motivation withinteamis.
Minimum of 5 years of Medical Affairs in the pharmaceutical or the biotech industry (or experience with biologicalproduct).
Masters degree PharmDPh.Din sciences or MD background is highly desired.
Unflagging enthusiasm to improve patient care and to maximize theappropriate useof the products and sufficient knowledge of medical affairs work to efficiently execute medical activities to improve standard of care.
Effective communication skills (written verbal and presentation) both in local language and English sufficient to communicate with globalcounterpartsAnalytical skills as applied to medicalscientificand technical information
Ability to evaluate medical/scientific literature and develop effective medical strategies and communication strategies accurately and effectively
Travel required up to 20%
Mustbea strong teamplayer but at the same time ability to work independently
Good understanding of industry compliance practice and strong adherence to it
We wouldpreferforyou to have:
Background/experience with rare diseases genetic diseases metabolic diseases
Preference for MBAMDor professional certification etc. definitely plus
Ability to influence important customers challenge commonperceptionsand implement medical affairs tools to improve patient care and outcomes
Experience of early and late clinical development
Ability to cope with high pressure and stress
Adaptability to multicultural environment
Identifypriorities and managing deliverables
Keeping composure under intense situations
Flexibility and ability to adapt to changing conditions
Excellent problem solving organizational and negotiating skills
Date Posted
16-4月-2026Closing Date
30-7月-2026Alexion is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where every single person can belong because of their uniqueness. The Company will not make decisions about employment training compensation promotion and other terms and conditions of employment based on race color religion creed or lackthereof sex sexualorientation age ancestry national origin ethnicity citizenship status marital statuspregnancy (including childbirth breastfeeding or related medical conditions) parental status (including adoption or surrogacy) military status protected veteran status disability medical condition gender identity or expression genetic information mental illness or other characteristics protected by law. Alexion provides reasonable accommodations to meet the needs of candidates and employees. To begin aninteractive dialogue with Alexion regarding an accommodation please contact . Alexion participates in E-Verify.
Required Experience:
Director
About Company
Alexion is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on developing life-changing therapies for people living with rare disorders.