【Alexion Japan】Associate Director, Medical Lead

This is what you will do:

• Medical Lead,AssociateDirector, 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 isrequired.

• 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 abilitiesrequiredto 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 lead,HEORleadandPortfolio 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 educations,i.e.Stand-alone medical symposium, webinars, congress medical events and presentation,videoand other medical activities

• Develop publication plan in collaboration with Publication lead, Evidence Generationlead, HEORlead, R&D,PMSand 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 indispensablyrequired. 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 withinteamisrequired.

• Minimum of 5 years of Medical Affairs in the pharmaceutical or the biotech industry (or experience with biologicalproduct).

• Master’s degree, PharmD,Ph.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 medical,scientificand 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 MBA,MDor 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