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The TA Specialist or Manager of Medical Affairs, Lung Cancer will be responsible for conducting Medical Affairs activities for the J& J solid tumors products primarily focused on proper usage and value maximization, reporting to the Associate Director, Lung Cancer, Oncology, Medical Affairs Japan. A strong insight into oncology and knowledge of the Japan market is required. The TA Specialist or manager will be an expert in medical strategy development (Medical Affairs Plan, Business Plan, Integrated Evidence Generation Plan) and will lead disease area (DA) Leads to develop overall strategy for lung cancer under his/her supervision with a goal to address medical and scientific issues and to ensure the appropriate use of all relevant J& J Medical Affairs supported products. Identify and devise strategies to address crucial gaps using critical relationships across Medical Affairs, Regional & Global Medical Affairs, R& D, Business Units, Market Access, and others. Responsible and accountable for Medical Affairs strategy of lung cancer including compounds/product development/business plans. Ensure the smooth execution of all the medical and scientific activities including evidence generation. Lead and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders including key opinion leaders and patient associations to develop and implement the overall Medical Affairs strategy for new and developing products aligned with company brand strategy. Ensure development of publications arising from Medical Affairs studies and lead and works with relevant teams on broader communication strategy. Responsible for ensuring that all Medical Affairs activities are compliant with Japan Legislation and HCC rules. The position is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead or support to develop and execute Medical Affairs strategy for lung cancer
• Plan and execute Advisory Board Meeting
• Lead Competitive Intelligence and analyze the external environment
• Collaborate with Regional/Global Medical Affairs counterparts
• Lead Integrated Evidence Generation Plan.
• Partner with key internal and external experts on shaping Medical Affairs strategy.
• Lead to plan and execute Company Sponsored Study and Collaborative Study.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor of Science degree required.
• PhD in life sciences and/or MD preferred.

Experience and Skills:

Required:

• 5+ years of experience with Medical Affairs, R& D, Marketing in the pharmaceutical industry, or equivalent skills are required.
• Strong track record in developing and implementing clinical research and medical strategies including evaluation of value-oriented research and communication strategies.
• Deep understanding of local regulatory policy and industryʼs code of practice related to drug registration, pharmaceutical promotion and clinical study is preferred.
• Interpersonal flexibility to effectively interact with a broad range of personnel in a cross-functional team environment.
• Presentation skills and business acumen as a necessity.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex business situations and identify trends and creative business solutions.

Preferred:

• Experience with lung cancer, at least Oncology area preferred.
• Evidence Generation experience preferred.

Other:

• Must be fluent in the Japanese language and have excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Business level English skills preferred.
• Ability to adapt to changes quickly