About this role

Job Description:

Key responsibilities:

Evidence Generation Leadership

- Lead the development and execution of evidence-generation plans that address critical
- scientific, clinical, health economic, and market access evidence gaps across the product
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- Design and oversee Phase IIIb/IV studies, health economics and outcomes research (HEOR), real
- World evidence (RWE) studies, registries, database studies, and other post-marketing research
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- Ensure evidence-generation activities align with medical strategies and business priorities
- Through close collaboration with Therapeutic Area Medical Affairs, Market Access, and
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- Drive innovation in evidence generation methodologies to maximize the value and impact of scientific evidence.

Study Strategy, Design & Execution

- Provide leadership for study concept development, protocol design, feasibility assessments, and
- Oversee the execution of company-sponsored studies and ensure timely delivery of study milestones, high-quality data generation, and regulatory compliance.
- Support the scientific review and governance of Investigator-Initiated Studies (IISs) andcollaborative research projects.
- Monitor study progress, identify risks proactively, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure successful study completion.

Publication & Scientific Dissemination

- Lead the development and execution of integrated publication strategies aligned with evidence generation priorities and medical objectives.
- Oversee publication planning, manuscript development, abstracts, congress presentations, and scientific communication activities.
- Ensure scientific accuracy, transparency, quality, and compliance throughout the publicationdevelopment process.
- Facilitate timely dissemination of scientific evidence to healthcare professionals, academic communities, and other stakeholders.

Scientific Excellence & Insights Generation

- Monitor emerging scientific evidence, treatment trends, competitive developments, and evolving Generate actionable insights from clinical studies, real-world evidence, and healthcaredatabases to support medical and business decision-making.
- Collaborate with Office Medical Affairs, MSL, Market Access, and regional/global functions toidentify evidence needs and translate findings into strategic recommendations.
- Promote scientific excellence and methodological rigor across all evidence-generation activities.

Cross-functional Leadership & Collaboration

- Act as the primary evidence-generation representative within cross-functional teams and strategic initiatives.
- Partner closely with Office Medical Affairs, MSL, Market Access, Regulatory Affairs,Pharmacovigilance, Clinical Development, and regional/global Medical Affairs teams.
- Provide scientific and methodological expertise to support evidence-based decision-making undefined Foster strong collaboration with external investigators, study sites, academic institutions,contract research organizations (CROs), and other research partners.

Vendor, CRO & External Research Management

- Oversee the selection, management, and performance of CROs, research vendors, and externalpartners involved in evidence-generation activities.
- Ensure high-quality project delivery, budget adherence, contractual compliance, and effective resource utilization.
- Build and maintain productive relationships with external research collaborators and scientific organizations.

Budget Management

- Develop and manage evidence-generation and publication budgets in alignment with strategi c priorities and organizational goals.
- Ensure efficient allocation of financial and operational resources across research and publication activities.
- Monitor budget performance and contribute to annual planning, forecasting, and investment discussions.
- Evaluate return on investment and strategic impact of evidence-generation initiatives to support future prioritization decisions.

People Leadership & Capability Development

- Foster expertise in epidemiology, outcomes research, medical writing, publication planning, and evidence-generation methodologies.
- Promote a culture of scientific excellence, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Build organizational capabilities to support future evidence-generation needs and strategic priorities.

Governance & Compliance

- Ensure all research and publication activities comply with applicable regulations, ethical tandards, company policies, GCP requirements, and industry guidelines.
- Maintain oversight of publication governance and scientific integrity processes.
- Ensure inspection and audit readiness for all evidence-generation activities.
- Promote transparency and responsible scientific communication in accordance with international publication standards.

Required Experience & Competences:

Minimum Education Requirements

- MD, Ph.D., or PharmD in a medical specialty or equivalent combination of experiences and education

Minimum Experience Requirements

- Min 2+ years of Medical experience in the TA from:
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- Experienced in formulating and executing clinical studies is preferred
- Able to understand complex scientific information and communicate this effectively
- Team player with the ability to work under their initiative with a high work capacity by balancing priorities
- Business fluency in English and Japanese