[ma] Vaccine Medical Affairs Lead

Data Science Jobs

Tokyo, Japan
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10+ years medical affairs experience
7+ years people leadership
Vaccine and infectious disease expertise
** The Vaccine Medical Affairs Lead position at Data Science Jobs in Tokyo requires a seasoned professional with extensive experience in medical affairs related to vaccines and infectious diseases. The role involves leading a team, developing medical strategies, and ensuring compliance while engaging with key stakeholders to improve vaccine use and public health. **

Job Summary

  • This role provides scientific leadership for the vaccine business in Japan, developing strategies aligned with national immunization programs.
  • The incumbent will lead a team of approximately 20 members to drive evidence generation, KOL engagement, and unbiased scientific communication.
  • Success requires deep expertise in Japanese pharmaceutical regulations including GCP, GPSP, GVP, and the ability to collaborate with public institutions.

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** The Vaccine Medical Affairs Lead position at Data Science Jobs in Tokyo requires a seasoned professional with extensive experience in medical affairs related to vaccines and infectious diseases. The role involves leading a team, developing medical strategies, and ensuring compliance while engaging with key stakeholders to improve vaccine use and public health. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10+ years Medical Affairs experience
  • 7+ years people leadership
  • Vaccine and infectious disease expertise
  • PMDA and MHLW regulatory interaction
  • Advanced degree MD PharmD PhD required

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with RWE and epidemiology studies
  • Knowledge of MLR review processes
  • Academic publishing and conference presentation
  • Government working group participation
  • Project management of concurrent initiatives

Key Requirements

  • Advanced degree (MD, PharmD, PhD)
  • 10+ years Medical Affairs experience
  • 7+ years people leadership
  • Fluency in English and Japanese
  • Understanding of JPMA Code and Pharmaceutical Affairs Law

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