CareerPlan

[R&D] Clinical Development Medical, Associate Director, Research and Development - Vaccines

Japan - TokyoFull-time2026-05-07 → 2026-11-11
Hybrid

Core

Provide medical and scientific expertise and oversight for clinical trials worldwide with a primary focus in Japan and the Asia-Pacific region, including protocol design and safety monitoring.

Role type

Associate Director, Clinical Development (Medical)

Builds

Clinical development plans, protocols, regulatory documents (JNDA submissions), and clinical study reports for vaccines.

Domain

Biopharmaceuticals / Vaccines / Clinical Development

Required skills

Medical degree (M.D.), clinical prescribing license, critical evaluation of medical/scientific information, protocol design, safety surveillance, regulatory compliance, stakeholder management, data interpretation, training delivery

Preferred skills

Statistics knowledge, infectious diseases experience, investigational trial experience

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Design development strategies and protocols for Japan/Asia approval; ensure regulatory compliance of study documents; monitor study safety and review adverse events; provide medical input to data analysis and reporting; interact with regulatory authorities (PMDA) and Key Opinion Leaders; support audit and inspection readiness.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities