Medical Affairs Oncology Medical Advisor (m.d.)

Merck & Co., Inc.

Japan
Hybrid
5+ years clinical experience as a physician
Medical research design and execution capability
Disease area and product knowledge expertise
The Medical Advisor is responsible for developing and executing Country Medical Affairs Plans (CMAP) under the guidance of the Executive Director

Job Summary

  • The Medical Advisor is responsible for developing and executing Country Medical Affairs Plans (CMAP) under the guidance of the Executive Director.
  • Candidates must possess at least five years of clinical experience as a physician in Japan to effectively lead the therapeutic area team.
  • The role requires strategic collection and analysis of scientific insights from clinical experts to inform global and local medical strategies.

Matching Summary

The Medical Advisor is responsible for developing and executing Country Medical Affairs Plans (CMAP) under the guidance of the Executive Director.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5+ years clinical experience as a physician
  • Medical research design and execution capability
  • Disease area and product knowledge expertise
  • Global communication and English proficiency
  • Compliance with Japanese regulatory guidelines

Nice-to-have

  • Foster collaboration across teams
  • Peer-to-peer scientific engagement skills
  • Strategic thinking for global plans
  • Advisory board development experience
  • Scientific communications leadership

Key Requirements

  • MD degree required
  • Minimum 5 years healthcare clinical/research experience
  • Minimum 5 years physician clinical practice in Japan
  • Publication record in peer-reviewed journals or conference presentations
  • Knowledge of Japanese pharmaceutical regulations and reimbursement systems

Work Rights

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