Reporting to the Medical Head, and providing guidance to Medical Advisors, the Medical Manager is responsible for supporting and executing medical activities focused on autoimmune Diabetes. This role ensures the timely and effective execution of initiatives that align with the overall medical strategy. The Medical Manager contributes to scientific planning, medical content development, and external stakeholder engagement, supporting the launch and ongoing success.


Key accountabilities

Support Medical Strategy Execution (20%)

■ Support the Medical Head in developing and executing the Japan Medical Plan.

■ Provide scientific input for promotional materials in collaboration with marketing.

■ Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address unsolicited medical requests.

■ Assist in regulatory interactions and development planning.

■ Identify unmet medical needs to support lifecycle opportunities.


Support Medical Communication/Publication and Exchange (30%)

■ Assist in publication planning and execution (articles, congresses, symposia).

■ Engage with KOLs and scientific societies to build networks.

■ Support field strategy development with MSLs and global medical teams.

■ Develop medical contents

■ Present data at advisory boards and scientific meetings.

■ Collect and share medical insights with the Medical Head.


Support Medical-related Studies (50%)

■ Generate evidence by planning and executing company-sponsored studies and externally sponsored collaborations.

■ Collaborate on post-approval study planning and execution.

■ Review and support Investigator-Sponsored Studies (ISSs).

■ Analyze real-world data with internal and external experts.



Context of the job/major challenges

■ Operate independently while providing guidance to Medical Advisors.

■ Navigate complex regulatory environments and ensure compliance.

■ Manage national/international travel and remote work (40% remote, 60% onsite).

■ Maintain scientific integrity in non-promotional activities.