Medical Affairs Manager

The Medical Manager will serve as a strategic scientific partner and a core therapeutic area expert within Medical Affairs, collaborating directly with key external scientific experts and clinical researchers on detailed discussions related to specific oncology products and disease areas. The candidate is responsible for translating global and local Medical Affairs strategies into actionable local/cluster medical plans, ensuring all activities are scientifically sound, compliant, and aligned with Daiichi Sankyo’s overarching oncology objectives.

Operating in a strictly scientific and non-promotional manner, the candidate will lead high-impact medical initiatives, direct local evidence generation and Real-World Evidence programs, and manage strategic Key External Expert (KEE)engagement. Furthermore, the candidate will act as a vital educational and leadership resource for internal cross-functional stakeholders, driving scientific alignment, offering advanced technical training, and mentoring junior team members to foster overall capability building.

JOB DESCRIPTION

1. Strategic Medical Planning & Lifecycle Management

• Develop and Execute Medical Plans: Lead and own the local/cluster medical plan and brand strategies for key oncology assets or specific indications.
• Cross-Functional Alignment: Provide critical scientific input to commercial, market access, and clinical development teams to ensure a unified, scientifically sound product strategy that aligns with regulatory requirements.
• Insights Generation: Gather and analyze medical insights from the field to shape local portfolio strategy and lifecycle planning.

2. Scientific Communication & External Engagement

• KEE Relationship Management: Establish, maintain, and manage strategic relationships with Key External Experts (KEEs), healthcare professionals (HCPs), and researchers to facilitate robust information exchange.
• High-Impact Communication: Convey complex scientific and clinical data in a clear, objective, and non-promotional manner through peer-to-peer presentations, congress activities, and medical inquiries.
• Scientific Platforms: Plan, structure, and execute strategic advisory boards and scientific exchange meetings to address clinical data gaps.

3. Evidence Generation & Clinical Support

• Clinical Trial Support: Contribute to the design, protocol insights, and execution of local clinical trials, assisting in the interpretation and dissemination of clinical data.
• Data & RWE Programs: Lead and manage local/regional evidence generation programs, including Real-World Evidence (RWE) initiatives and publication planning.

4. Medical Education & Internal Capability Building

• Training Delivery: Serve as the primary educational resource and technical expert for internal stakeholders, providing ongoing scientific training to sales, marketing, and cross-functional teams.
• External Medical Education: Develop and deliver educational programs for HCPs regarding emerging therapeutic areas and existing or pipeline products.
• Mentorship: Supervise, coach, and provide structured goal-setting and feedback to junior team members or medical specialists.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• MBBS, MD, PharmD, or PhD in life sciences or related field
• 4-8 years of experience in pharmaceutical medical affairs
• Ability to independently develop, own, and execute a local or cluster medical plan for key oncology assets and specific disease indications.
• Deep understanding of portfolio strategy and product lifecycle management, ensuring scientific activities align with long-term regional objectives.
• Advanced capability to translate complex clinical strategies into actionable medical initiatives that align with commercial, market access, and regulatory requirements.
• Exhibit competence in designing, managing and own local or regional clinical initiatives and RWE programs.
• Possess advanced biostatistical literacy to critically appraise, interpret, and extract meaningful insights from clinical trial protocols, complex data sets, and scientific literature.
• Experience with medical writing and exposure to strategic publication planning to ensure robust dissemination of clinical data is advantageous
• Proven ability to build and sustain high-level strategic relationships with regional Key External Experts (KEEs), oncology healthcare professionals (HCPs), and clinical researchers.
• Advanced competency in planning, structuring, and leading high-impact scientific exchange meetings and corporate advisory boards.
• Mastery in presenting complex scientific, medical, and clinical data in a strictly objective, peer-to-peer, and non-promotional manner.
• Comprehensive understanding of local regulatory requirements, global Medical Affairs governance standards, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for non-promotional events.
• High proficiency in leveraging medical affairs CRM tools, data visualization platforms, and digital tools to manage medical insights, inquiries, and territory strategies.
• Exceptional capability to bridge gaps between diverse internal teams (e.g., Commercial, Market Access, Regulatory, and Clinical) to ensure cross-functional alignment on critical medical initiatives.
• Proven ability to manage complex, multi-layered medical projects simultaneously, keeping deliverables on time and aligned with budget limitations.
• Strong capability to navigate high-pressure deadlines, allocate resources effectively, and prioritize local or cluster activities based on strategic impact.
• Demonstrated capacity to serve as a mentor, guiding junior team members or medical specialists by providing objective feedback, setting clear goals, and supporting their professional growth.