Medical Director, Medical Affairs at Regeneron Pharmaceuticals

Tokyo, , Japan -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Medical Affairs, Gene Therapy, Rare Diseases, Auditory Neuropathy, Scientific Leadership, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Regulatory Activities, Clinical Study Support, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Planning, Compliance, Technical Guidance, Scientific Communication, Data Dissemination, Advisory Board Organization, Patient-Centered Outcomes

Industry

Biotechnology

Description

At Regeneron, we are dedicated to addressing unmet medical needs through groundbreaking therapies. We are seeking a strategic and accomplished Medical Director, Medical Affairs to join our team in Tokyo, Japan. This role is pivotal in shaping medical strategies and activities for our genetic medicine and rare disease portfolio, with a focus on gene therapy and auditory neuropathy. You will work at the intersection of science, medicine, and innovation, collaborating with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure scientific excellence and patient-centered outcomes. This is a unique opportunity to lead in a cutting-edge field and contribute to therapies that transform lives. A Typical Day: As the Medical Director, Medical Affairs, you will: Develop and implement medical strategies, including scientific communications, publications, and annual planning. Build and maintain partnerships with healthcare professionals, researchers, and advocacy groups to enhance patient care and outcomes. Provide medical and scientific leadership to cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment with global and regional strategies. Support clinical study sites and regulatory activities, including J-NDA filings and post-approval processes. Oversee the generation and dissemination of clinical and non-clinical data to support medical objectives and high-quality publications. Organize advisory board meetings to gather insights and inform strategic decisions. Ensure scientific accuracy and compliance in medical materials and communications. Represent Regeneron Japan in global medical impact teams and external collaborations. Attend surgeries or medical procedures to offer technical and scientific guidance when required. This Role May Be For You If: You excel in building relationships with diverse stakeholders, including healthcare providers and researchers. You thrive in collaborative environments and can align cross-functional teams toward shared goals. You possess expertise in translating complex scientific concepts into actionable strategies. You are detail-oriented and committed to maintaining high standards of compliance and ethics. You have experience in gene therapy and rare diseases, particularly auditory neuropathy. You can provide technical and scientific guidance during surgical interventions when required. To Be Considered: Candidates must hold an MD or equivalent, with at least 5 years of related industry experience. A strong background in drug development, regenerative medicine, and rare diseases is essential. Fluency in Japanese and English is required, along with the ability to lead technical and business discussions with internal and external stakeholders. Preferred candidates will have experience in gene therapy and auditory disease, as well as a proven track record of medical affairs leadership. Does this sound like you? Apply now to take your first step towards living the Regeneron Way! We have an inclusive and diverse culture that provides comprehensive benefits, which often include (depending on location) health and wellness programs, fitness centers, equity awards, annual bonuses, and paid time off for eligible employees at all levels! Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief (or lack thereof), sex, nationality, national or ethnic origin, civil status, age, citizenship status, membership of the Traveler community, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, familial status, marital or registered civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, gender identity, gender reassignment, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. The Company will also provide reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities or chronic illnesses of an otherwise qualified applicant for employment, unless the accommodation would impose undue hardship on the operation of the Company's business. For roles in which the hired candidate will be working in the U.S., the salary ranges provided are shown in accordance with U.S. law and apply to U.S.-based positions. For roles which will be based in Japan and/or Canada, the salary ranges are shown in accordance with the applicable local law and currency. If you are outside the U.S, Japan or Canada, please speak with your recruiter about salaries and benefits in your location. Please note that certain background checks will form part of the recruitment process. Background checks will be conducted in accordance with the law of the country where the position is based, including the type of background checks conducted. The purpose of carrying out such checks is for Regeneron to verify certain information regarding a candidate prior to the commencement of employment such as identity, right to work, educational qualifications etc. Regeneron is a leading biotechnology company that invents life-transforming medicines for people with serious diseases. Founded and led for over 30 years by physician-scientists, our unique ability to repeatedly and consistently translate science into medicine has led to nine FDA-approved treatments and numerous product candidates in development, almost all of which were homegrown in our laboratories. Our medicines and pipeline are designed to help patients with eye diseases, allergic and inflammatory diseases, cancer, cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, neurology, infectious diseases and rare diseases. Regeneron is also proud of award winning culture of innovation, being recognized as a Great Place to Work in 2021, Fast Company’s Best Workplace for Innovators in 2020, and Forbes JUST companies in 2020, among others.

Responsibilities

The Medical Director will develop and implement medical strategies for the genetic medicine and rare disease portfolio, focusing on gene therapy and auditory neuropathy. This role involves collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure scientific excellence and patient-centered outcomes.