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Company Description

Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma is one of Japan's leading pharmaceutical companies with expertise in cardiovascular (CV), central nervous system (CNS). With an annual turnover exceeding 420 billion yen, the company has a strong global presence, operating in over 15 countries, including Europe and the USA. Committed to innovation and healthcare advancements, Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma is dedicated to improving patient outcomes worldwide.

Role Description

Responsibilities

  1. Scientific Program Coordination and Execution
Plan, coordinate, and execute scientific programs such as CME, symposia, workshops, webinars, and speaker activities in collaboration with internal teams and external partners. Develop event timelines and logistics plans to ensure successful delivery.

Liaise with external experts, healthcare professionals, and vendors to ensure smooth execution of all medical events.

Engage with commercial team in field activities to support scientific discussions and educational outreach.

  1. Scientific Communication and Content Development
Educate healthcare professionals on scientific data, efficacy, safety, and on label use in accordance with approved product information. Co-development of educational and promotional materials with Marketing, ensuring scientific accuracy and compliance.

Create and deliver training materials for internal stakeholders to strengthen medical and product knowledge across teams.

Address scientific and clinical inquiries from healthcare providers, including those related to off-label use, in accordance with company and PhAMA guidelines.

  1. Ensuring Scientific Integrity and Compliance
Ensure that all scientific communication and promotional materials are accurate, precise, scientifically supported and compliant with internal SOPs, regulatory standards, and industry codes. Maintain complete documentation and records for audits, reporting, and regulatory submissions.

Collaborate with Marketing and Regulatory Affairs to review and approve scientific claims in promotional and educational materials.

  1. Strategic Scientific Engagement and Insights
Act as a scientific liaison to bridge gap between medical discussion and commercialization. Engage with KOLs, HCP and regulatory bodies to advance science and improve patient outcomes.

Conduct non-promotional scientific discussions, provide in-depth information, and respond to complex medical inquiries.

Gather and analyse real-world evidence and field insights to inform product strategy and future initiatives.

  1. Cross-Functional Collaboration
Collaborate closely with Sales, Marketing, Regulatory Affairs, and Management departments to align scientific initiatives with business objectives. Coordinate and engage with regional cross-functional teams to ensure consistency in scientific messaging, share best practices, and support regional strategies

Support other functions as needed

Requirements

Education

Bachelor’s or higher degree in Pharmacy, Biomedical Science, Life Sciences, or a related medical discipline.

Experience

More than 3 years of experience in Medical Affairs, Scientific/Medical Communications, or related roles within the pharmaceutical industry.

Experience supporting commercial or marketing teams in scientific or educational activities is an advantage.

Knowledge & Skills:

Strong understanding of pharmaceutical product information, clinical data, and therapeutic areas (CNS experience preferred).

Ability to translate complex scientific information into practical communication for diverse audiences.

Familiarity with industry codes, local regulations, and compliance requirements for scientific and promotional activities.

Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

Personal Attributes

Collaborative mindset with commercial awareness.

Proactive, detail-oriented, and organized.

Willingness to travel frequently for scientific, educational and marketing initiated events (Across Malaysia)

  • Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and meet organizational objectives
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Medicine, Pharmacy, or Life Sciences
  • Work experience in medical affairs or a related role is an advantage
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