# Medical Science Liaison

> Clinigen · Nihonbashimuromachi, Japan (Hybrid) · Full-time · Posted 2026-10-20

**Workplace:** hybrid

## Description

The Medical Science Liaison is a therapeutic specialist who serves as a key field-based scientific resource and technical expert contributing to establishing Clinigen as a leading medicines access company. This role supports launched medicine and developing medicine throughout Japan, for a neonatal pediatric field. The position operates within a team structure and will require regular interaction with commercial, marketing, regulatory team and other departments. This position requires a willingness to contribute to both strategy and tactics with a proactive and can-do attitude.

**Major Tasks & Activities**

**KOL / Investigator / Academia / Scientific community relationships**

-   Identify, develop, and maintain high-level peer-to-peer scientific relationships with key medical experts and external stakeholders in relevant therapeutic areas.
-   Lead and drive medical affairs initiatives in collaboration with physicians and cross-functional teams including publications, investigator-sponsored research (ISR), advisory boards, medical education activities and scientific training programs.
-   Provide strategic medical and scientific input into the planning and execution of advisory boards, and partner with physician experts to review scientific content, speaker presentations, and medical references as needed.
-   Lead landscape mapping and insight-generation activities to build a comprehensive understanding of current patient care, unmet medical needs, treatment pathways, and stakeholder dynamics in target therapeutic areas.
-   Manage and oversee study group activities related to post-marketing research for launched products, ensuring effective scientific engagement, appropriate follow-up, and alignment with medical objectives.

  
**Customer Insights**

-   Lead the collection and communication of key customer and medical insights to internal stakeholders, translating insights into medical strategy and decision-making.
-   Serve as a senior scientific peer-to-peer resource for disease experts, providing up-to-date medical, disease, and product information in response to unsolicited requests.
-   Act as an internal therapeutic area expert and lead training for Clinigen staff on key scientific and medical topics.
-   Identify and share best practices across MSL and cross-functional teams to enhance effectiveness, consistency, and productivity.
-   Represent Medical Affairs at international and local congresses, symposia, and scientific meetings as required by business and medical needs.
-   Deliver high-quality medical education presentations in various settings, and share relevant feedback and insights across the organization.
-   Lead the creation and update of disease awareness materials and websites to improve patient and caregiver understanding.

  
**Medical Information**

-   Provide high-quality medical information responses to internal and external enquiries escalated from the call center.
-   Contribute to and maintain Medical Information resources, including FAQs, standard responses, and reference materials.
-   Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Clinigen products, therapeutic areas, and available medical resources.

**Knowledge and Compliance**

-   Ensure full compliance with applicable internal and external legal, regulatory, and ethical requirements.
-   Maintain comprehensive knowledge of Clinigen products, relevant competitor products, and the broader therapeutic landscape.
-   Stay current with industry trends, scientific publications, emerging practices, and relevant regulations.
-   Maintain strong knowledge of Clinigen SOPs and policies, and ensure compliant execution of all activities.
-   Ensure all company-related activities are conducted in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and ethical standards.  
      
    

**Administration**

-   Ensure documentation is up-to-date and compliant with standard processes and formats.
-   Complete required reports within designated timeframes.
-   Participate in meetings as required.
-   Liaise with management and staff to ensure projects are conducted efficiently.
-   Communicate with staff & management using proper channels.
-   Master computer skills and required software programs.

## Requirements

-   Medical / PhD / Pharmacology / Science Degree
-   Previous Medical Affairs, or MSL experience desirable
-   Advanced understanding of a relevant therapeutic area(s) e.g. pediatric, Rare Diseases, Oncology(preferred)
-   Understanding of the Medicines JPMA Code of Practice
-   Experienced in establishing relationships with senior healthcare professionals
-   Demonstrated analytical skills and a solid understanding of research methodology
-   Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate across all customer levels, in range of contexts
-   Native-level Japanese and full professional proficiency in English
-   Willingness and ability to travel nationwide

## Apply

[Apply at Clinigen](https://apply.workable.com/clinigen/j/54A9CB5E2F/apply)

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