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Job Description:

We are looking to recruit an Associate Director, Medical Strategy Lead to join the Kite Medical Strategy & Communicationsteam in Japan. The Kite Medical Strategy co-develops the Medical Affairs TA strategy and its tactical plan in collaboration with Field Medical and Medical Scientific Communication Lead. This requires close national and international collaboration with colleagues from other departments.

The role reports to the Director, Kite Medical Strategy & Communications and is office based in Tokyo, requiring national and international travel (including internal meetings and external scientific conferences).

Key Responsibilities

• Leads and develops the Medical Affairs strategy and its tactics for designated Cell Therapy product(s) in Japan, including data generation and data dissemination plan.
• Executes Medical Affairs activities and scientific projects based on the medical strategy and Plan of Action, including tactical deliverables such as advisory board, and real-world evidence (when requested), publication plans, and investigator-sponsored studies, in close collaboration with other medical team members.
• Works with Global Medical Affairs counterparts and serves as representative from Japan in relevant global meetings.
• Works collaboratively with the other Medical Affairs TA team
• Co-leads and works with the cross-functional brand and launch team.
• Develops and conducts medical education and communication activities, including digital, face-to-face, and print.
• Provide scientific and medical input to scientific publication activities.
• Works collaboratively with Kite & Gilead personnel in Marketing, Market Access, Research, Clinical Development, Patient Safety, Public Affairs and Governmental Affairs.
• Responds to clinical inquiries regarding marketed or investigational Kite products.
• Presents scientific and clinical data for these products. Utilizes scientific resources to deliver impactful presentations in a variety of different settings.
• Assists with Kite post-marketing surveillance program that includes collaboration with investigators and internal Gilead personnel. Assists with site selection for both Phase IV and other clinical trials.

Basic Qualifications and Requirements

• Advanced degree (i.e. MD, PharmD, PhD) preferred or may have a BS/MS in pharmacy with varying levels of clinical and/or industry experience.
• Solid pharmaceutical company experience with a good exposure in Medical Affairs
• Proven track record of planning and executing a medical affairs plan
• Experience in the management or investigation of clinical trials is highly desirable.
• Must be fully cognizant of all relevant scientific data and regulatory requirements for field-based
• Industry and Medical Affairs experience required, preferably in hematology /oncology or Cell Therapy

Preferred Qualifications and Requirements

• Ability to adapt in a constantly evolving environment
• Self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership in areas of responsibility
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Japanese and English
• Must be committed to continuing education to maintain knowledge base
• Must have the ability to work as a member of several teams that may overlap such as national MS team, regional sales team, national accounts, and others.
• Utilizes scientific resources for impactful presentations in a variety of different setting
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment
• Strong desire for cross functional teamwork

For Current Gilead Employees and Contractors:

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