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Job Description
 

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join us as the Japan Medical Information Lead. This position plays a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth running of the Japan Medical Information (MI) service and the co-management of the local MI team. In this role you will be a driver of change and thrive in a global environment where you play a key role in influencing without authority cross functionally.  

Job Overview 

Overall accountability for the leadership and management of the MI service in the Japan affiliate 

Accountable for ensuring inspection readiness of MI service in the Japan affiliate  

Co-management of affiliate MI team member(s) along with International MI Region Lead 

Accountable for ensuring that the MI function in the affiliate responds to unsolicited requests for information in an accurate, consistent, compliant, and timely manner 

Ensure the identification, reporting and recording of adverse events and product complaints in a timely manner in accordance with procedural documents 

Act as a point of contact with affiliate stakeholders to ensure the MI function supports adequately the needs of local teams 

Responsibilities 

Routine responsibilities may include the following: 

Overall performance of the MI department/team in the affiliate 

Along with International MI Region Lead, coach, and support the professional growth of Japan MI staff members 

Develop and implement plan, in collaboration with the International MI Region Lead, to ensure the structure, scope, support model, and resources of the department can meet anticipated changes in workload 

Work collaboratively with senior leadership, Japan Country Medical Director, and the TA leads in Medical Affairs to ensure the department is successfully supporting therapeutic area strategies, and influencing outcomes where required 

Work cross functionally across the Gilead enterprise and represent GMI on larger initiatives.  Cross functional partners include, but are not limited to: Global Patient Safety, Quality and Medical Governance, Regulatory Affairs, Legal/Business Conduct, Medical Affairs 

Work closely with the leaders of other GMI teams to ensure the practice of MI is consistently applied 

Work closely with MI content leads and GMI TA teams to ensure appropriate MI response documents are available for use in Japan market, and that regulatory inspection expectations are met 

Act as lead contact for MI function in the Japan affiliate for external regulatory inspections and the internal GxP audit program, liaising with direct reports and other functions as needed 

Create, update, or implement policies, SOPs, business practices, and work instructions, as needed 

Analyze departmental metrics so that patterns, trends, and issues are identified and shared with senior management and other internal stakeholders 

Participate in global initiatives / working groups and projects, as needed 

Knowledge and Skills 

Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and verbal and written communication skills 

Demonstrate leadership at country level  

Demonstrated ability to influence without authority, this is essential to be successful in this role 

Proven track record in working in a dynamic, cross-functional environment 

Highly self-motivated and able to perform multiple tasks in a timely fashion 

Excellent project management, analytical, strategic-thinking, and problem-solving skills 

Knowledge of applicable regulations regarding the dissemination of medical information, pharmaceutical industry promotional/non-promotional activities and adverse event and product quality complaint reporting 

Knowledge of industry Medical Information common practices, adverse event and product complaint reporting.  

Education and Experience 

Pharmacy, Nursing or Medical/ Life Sciences degree/advanced degree or equivalent 

Typically requires 6+ years relevant pharmaceutical industry or similar experience. An advanced degree (PharmD, MD) is preferred.  

Experience in Medical Information, call center management and oversight is required. 

Experience in leadership in MI or working in a healthcare environment required, with country / affiliate experience preferred 

Experience in the pharmaceutical industry required 

Experience of working with MI vendors required 

People management experience required 

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Please apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.