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【Alexion Japan】Head of Medical Affairs, Rare Bone & Endocrine Disorders, Rare Tumours

Minato-ku, Tokyo, JapanFull-time2026-07-16 → 2026-11-10

Core

Provide strategic leadership for Alexion's Rare Bone & Endocrine Disorders and Rare Tumours portfolio, setting evidence-based medical standards and developing local strategies in Japan.

Role type

Senior leadership Head of Medical Affairs (Therapeutic Area Lead)

Builds

Local medical strategies, evidence generation plans, and trusted partnerships with healthcare professionals and patient communities in Japan.

Domain

Biopharmaceuticals, Rare Diseases (Bone & Endocrine, Tumours)

Required skills

Strategic planning, cross-functional collaboration, budget management, talent development, stakeholder engagement, business acumen, problem solving, negotiation, organizational skills

Preferred skills

Therapeutic area scientific acumen, health economics and outcomes research, global/local healthcare environment understanding

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Develop and implement local medical strategies and tactical plans; ensure quality of medical strategies align with corporate/brand strategies; manage day-to-day operations and build trust with external experts; represent Japan Medical Affairs at global and product teams; lead organizational effectiveness and resource planning; manage HR activities including recruitment and talent development; partner cross-functionally with Commercial, Market Access, Clinical Development, and Regulatory; contribute to the Medical Leadership Team (MALT); ensure alignment with global/regional strategies; escalate key issues to leadership.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities