Organon

Associate Director - Medical Advisor / MSL

Posted 21 April 2025
LocationJapan
ReferenceR533336

Company's Benefits

  • Flexible Working Arrangements

    Flexible Working Arrangements

  • Equal Pay Initiatives

    Equal Pay Initiatives

  • Mentorship Program

    Mentorship Program

  • Leadership Development Program

    Leadership Development Program

  • Paid Parental Leave

    Paid Parental Leave

  • Return to Work Policy

    Return to Work Policy

  • Breastfeeding Rooms

    Breastfeeding Rooms

  • Raise Numbers Of Women In Leadership

    Raise Numbers Of Women In Leadership

  • Internal Women's Networking Group

    Internal Women's Networking Group

Job Description

​Job Description

Position Overview

The Medical Advisor/MSL reports to the Country Medical Lead. This role provides medical support, engages with Scientific Leaders (SLs) and Key Decision Makers (KDMs), and drives scientific initiatives. Additionally, the Medical Advisor holds primary responsibility within the country for the development and execution of Medical Affairs Plans in Women’s Health areas under the guidance and supervision of the Country Medical Lead.

Responsibilities

Scientific Leadership

  • Communicate scientific therapy needs credibly, appropriately, and effectively across a variety of internal and external stakeholders at all levels.

  • Build trust with the external scientific community through peer-to-peer scientific exchange, research and educational collaborations, interactions with scientific societies and health organizations, publications, etc.

  • Provide therapeutic/functional training to assigned teams and affiliate functions.

  • Develop and help execute country medical educational programs and symposia.

  • Lead country Advisory Boards and Expert Input Forums in line with strategy.

  • Participate in and contribute significantly to professional organizations, academic or regulatory working teams.

  • Lead and execute country medical educational programs and symposia.

Medical Strategy and Therapy Leadership

  • Translate Global Medical Strategies into research, data analysis, scientific communication, educational, and other tactics and solutions that improve patient outcomes and enhance access in the country.

  • Ensure effective communication and collaboration between field and Medical teams by providing scientific and medical support to the Commercial team.

  • Evaluate the accuracy of promotional materials.

  • Provide Medical Affairs therapeutic area support through engaging with SLs/KDMs, driving scientific initiatives, and supporting the field force.

  • Collect, analyze, and communicate actionable insights at the country level.

  • Provide scientific inputs for digital initiatives.

  • Successfully collaborate, provide scientific inputs, and lead the resolution of regulatory queries/issues.

  • Support the execution of and quickly adapt tactical plans to business realities in the country.

  • Act with ethics and integrity; provide non-promotional, balanced, reliable, and scientific information.

  • Support therapy training content for the Sales team.

  • Demonstrate strategic thinking, specifically related to asset value proposition, and clinical and value evidence.

  • Support the creation of Medical Affairs Plans along with the TA and Country Medical Leads.

Requirements

Must-Have Qualifications

  • Medical degree, PhD in health sciences, Pharm D, or equivalent (e.g., experience and deep knowledge of Women’s Health (WH) area).

  • Minimum of three years’ work experience as an MSL at a pharmaceutical company.

  • Strong communication skills (verbal, written, presentations in Japanese and English) and interpersonal skills with the ability to work in cross-functional teams.

Preferred Experience and Skills

  • Experience as an MSL or in a similar role in women's health/gynecology.

  • Clinical and/or research experience in the Women's Health area.

  • Deep understanding of relevant pharmaceutical industry guidelines (MA Code of Conduct), regulatory/reimbursement framework, and clinical research guidelines.

  • Demonstrated analytical skills and a solid understanding of research methodology.

  • Ability to travel extensively.

Secondary Job Description

Who We Are:

Organon delivers ingenious health solutions that enable people to live their best lives. We are a $6.5 billion global healthcare company focused on making a world of difference for women, their families and the communities they care for. We have an important portfolio and are growing it by investing in the unmet needs of Women’s Health, expanding access to leading biosimilars and touching lives with a diverse and trusted portfolio of health solutions.  Our Vision is clear: A better and healthier every day for every woman.

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from candidates with a diverse background. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our applicants.