[MA] Team Lead_Dermatology MAS, Senior Medical Manager

The MAS role family comprises a variety of medical scientific specialties, such as BU Medical and field based Medical. Be the Pfizer Japan medical scientific point of contact for HCPs, medical societies, regulators, academia and other external stakeholders. Lead and develop a team of Medical Affairs Scientists to maintain the highest scientific standards, independence and compliance in every medical/scientific external activity, as well as in scope internal processes with collaboration with MAS Medical.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop a team of Medical Affairs Scientists to maintain the highest scientific standards, independence and compliance in every medical/scientific external activity; Provide and exchange medical/scientific information for/from medical institutions and other related sources; Drive for heightened understanding of the clinical and medical attributes of our products; Contribute to the implementation of local medical strategies and life cycle clinical plans; Identify unmet medical needs and healthcare disparities in the therapeutic area of Dermatology; Develop and execute the medical plan aligned with the medical strategy to meet unmet medical needs in Dermatology; Establish strong collaborative scientific relationships through non-promotional activities; Handle UMR (Unsolicited Medical Request) responses; Follow up clinical investigator-sponsored research and medical grants; Deliver key medical and scientific activities within the medical plan; Establish deep and enduring peer-to-peer scientific relationships with leading HCPs and specialists; Provide feedback on information and views obtained from stakeholders; Align, contribute, and collaborate with relevant internal stakeholders; Conduct activities in compliance with MHLW Guidelines for Prescription Drug Sales Information Activities; Ensure awareness of responsibility for reporting adverse events

Requirements

4 year university undergraduate degree AND master’s degree in life science; Pharmacists; 4-year university graduates with pharmacist license and master’s degree or above or equivalent life science research experience; 6–year university graduates with pharmacist license; Nurses with master’s degree or above; Veterinarians; Dentists; MDs; Medical/pharmaceutical expert knowledge of therapeutic disease area/products; Coaching and management skills in developing employees and building effective teams as well as leading change processes; Demonstrate leadership skills with the ability to inspire, motivate, develop, and lead a team in a complex, changing environment that is focused on scientific excellence while embodying the Pfizer Core Values; Ability to communicate appropriately and build good relationship with internal/external stakeholders; Ability to problem-solve and network enterprise wide as appropriate to identify solutions; Capable of medical discussion with relevant departments and external HCPs; Understand compliance and relevant laws/regulations in the pharmaceutical industry and advocates the appropriate use of the products; Can demonstrate in-depth knowledge and understanding of internal organization structure, key stakeholders and strategies; A person who is able to quickly acquire necessary medical/scientific knowledge and skills though self-learning; Demonstrate growth mindset and flexibility; Clinical research experience; Able to understand written and spoken English and Japanese in assigned therapeutic disease area, and scientific interactions

Nice to have

MD (clinical experience, board certification preferred); PhD in Life Science; Experience in Dermatology; People management experience; Work experience at functions of Medical Affairs, Development and/or Research; Scientific publication experience; Medical science liaison experience; Cross functional, strategic project management experience; Minimum TOEIC score of 850