Senior Scientific Expert (GU Oncology or Lung Cancer)

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

✓Lead Medical strategy and execution for the therapeutic area, with clear priorities and measurable outcomes.
✓Provide Japanese Medical input into clinical development, target product profiles, evidence generation, launch planning, and lifecycle management.
✓Shape and oversee evidence generation plans, including clinical studies, investigator-initiated research, real-world evidence, and publications.
✓Identify evidence gaps and lead scientific activities such as study design, protocol development, data analysis, abstracts, manuscripts, and dissemination.
✓Lead advisory boards, expert engagements, and scientific exchange activities to generate actionable insights.
✓Build and maintain trusted relationships with Thought Leaders, investigators, professional societies, and other external stakeholders.
✓Drive alignment and decision-making across Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, Marketing, Sales, Market Access, Regulatory Affairs, and Pharmacovigilance.
✓Act as the key scientific liaison between Japan and Global/Regional teams, representing local medical needs and insights.
✓Anticipate risks, solve complex business and scientific challenges, and propose innovative approaches.
✓Review and approve promotional and non-promotional materials in compliance with regulations and company standards.
✓Coach and develop colleagues through scientific leadership, mentoring, and knowledge sharing.
✓Leverage digital and AI-enabled tools to enhance scientific insights, productivity, and decision-making.
✓Support the Medical function head in setting priorities, allocating resources, and driving organizational effectiveness.

WHO YOU ARE

✓University Degree or above (MD, PhD or equivalent advanced degree preferred)
✓At least 3 years experience in a MSL/ Senior Scientific Expert or R&D role in Oncology TA is preferred
✓Experience in driving and managing the medical strategy for various brands in the pharmaceutical industry
✓Clinical research and trial management experience, and be able to interact authoritatively with key stakeholders and investigators.
✓Excellent presentation and teaching skills and to represent the company in a professional manner at medical, scientific and public events.
✓Independent, self-driven, pro-active, extrovert and dynamic
✓Ability to form relationships quickly and have demonstrable persuasive abilities
✓Highly effective communicator both orally and in writing; can get ideas across one-on-in, in group settings as well as in presentations
✓Exceptional leadership capabilities; ability to motivate. Highly organized with attention to detail
✓Strong team player and know how to collaborate and engage many stakeholders across a large organization
✓Solid negotiation and decision making skills
✓Good analytical and numerical abilities
✓Adaptability
✓Innovative and pro-active
✓Strategic thinking
✓Results-oriented attitude
✓Resource management and financial skills to control budgets
✓Experience in working with MS office in a Windows environment
✓Willing to travel
✓Fluency in Japanese and a good command of English (TOEIC 730 or above as a guide)

WHAT BAYER CAN OFFER YOU

✓We offer a competitive a salary package consisting of an annual basic salary and Short-Term Incentive (STI) bonus and top performance award and so on, tailored to your role at Bayer
✓We provide various special paid day-offs on top of given annual paid vacation days. Also, we promote work-life balance by offering employees flexible working hours and home-office arrangements depending on your job nature in alignment with your manager
✓We support your professional growth by providing learning and development opportunities through training programs, regular feedback and project participations
✓At Bayer, our employees are welcomed, supported, and encouraged to reach their full potential. We also embrace and respect diversity by providing an inclusive and fair work environment for all employees
✓We provide various attractive corporate benefit programs for all of our valuable employees such as DC pension plan, health and medical support by Bayer Health Insurance Association, Benefit Club membership, and life insurance

Date of Employment:ASAP

Division:Pharmaceuticals Location:Tokyo / Osaka

Functional Area:Medical Affairs & Pharmacovigilance Position Grade:VS 1.1-VS1.2

Employment Type:Regular Work Time:09:00 - 17:30

E-Mail

recruiter_jp@bayer.com