- Location
- Tokyo, Japan
- Workplace
- Hybrid
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Healthcare
- Seniority
- Manager
- Education
- PhD
- Source
- Workday
Description
Job Overview
As Biogen embarks on its first launch in a new therapeutic area, the Medical Manager, Pipeline will serve as a strategic architect and scientific leader, responsible for building the medical function from the ground up. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape medical strategy, drive cross-functional activities and establish Biogen’s presence in an emerging field. The ideal candidate will combine strong scientific expertise with entrepreneurial spirit, strategic vision, and the ability to thrive in ambiguity.
- Leads identification of unmet medical needs and the development of medical plan for pipeline assets
- Drives evidence generation to contribute advancement of science related to therapeutic area of pipeline assets
- KME engagement to optimize scientific knowledge exchange
Provides internal education of pipeline assets to the employees
Job Description
Identification of Unmet Medical Needs and Development of Medical Plan
- Identify unmet medical needs for respective therapeutic areas based on scientific data, clinical evidence, KME insights, and evolving standards of care.
- Develop and implement local medical plans for pipeline assets, aligned with Global and BIR priorities.
- Lead cross-functional medical planning, ensuring integration with Clinical Development, Regulatory, Market Access, and Commercial teams.
Data Generation & Dissemination
- Lead local medical input into evidence generation strategy, such as real-world evidence, registries, and investigator-initiated research.
- Identify and prioritize evidence gaps relevant to local clinical practice and payer needs for pipeline assets.
- Collaborate with Global/BIR/Development teams to shape Phase IV and post-approval evidence plans.
- Create scientific quality of study concepts, protocols, and key medical documents.
- Responsible for the study execution
- Disseminate clinical study data at relevant medical congress to facilitate understanding of pipeline assets.
KME Engagement
- Manage strategic relationships with Key Medical Experts (KMEs) to drive medical strategy and evidence generation.
- Identify the KMEs
- Conduct focused, compliant scientific exchange to validate unmet needs and emerging treatment paradigms.
- Conduct advisory boards and high-level scientific engagements where strategic medical input is required.
- Maintain a KME mapping and engagement plan aligned with medical objectives.
Scientific & Educational Support
- Provide scientific expertise and educational support to internal stakeholders.
- Interpret and communicate complex scientific data, publications, and clinical evidence relevant to pipeline products.
- Support medical training, scientific education, and disease awareness initiatives.
- Conduct scientific material review
Minimum Education Requirements
PhD in scientific discipline or equivalent scientific expertise.
Advanced scientific degree (MD, PhD, PharmD) preferred or equivalent scientific expertise.
Minimum Experience Requirements
- 3 years of working experience in Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, or related pharmaceutical roles.
- Proven experience in medical strategy development, evidence generation, and cross-functional collaboration.
- Fluent in English; local language proficiency required as applicable.
- Strong scientific expertise in immunology, or relevant therapeutic areas
Knowledge & Skills Requirements
- Strategic thinking and decision-making capability.
- Ability to synthesize complex scientific data into clear strategic direction.
- Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional leadership skills.
- Mental resilience in challenging situations.
- Ability to influence without direct authority in a matrix organization.
Why Biogen?
We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.
At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. Read on to learn more about our DE&I efforts.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.