Medical Affairs Director, Medical Operations

Insmed · Japan

At Insmed, every moment and every patient counts — and so does every person who joins in. As a global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to transforming the lives of patients with serious and rare diseases, you’ll be part of a community that prioritizes the human experience, celebrates curiosity, and values every person’s contributions to meaningful progress. That commitment has earned us recognition as Science magazine’s No. 1 Top Employer for five consecutive years, certification as a Great Place to Work® in the U.S., and a place on The Sunday Times Best Places to Work list in the UK.

For patients, for each other, and for the future of science, we’re in. Are you?

About the Role:

This role is strategic, dynamic and responsible for providing coordination and contributions to the strategic optimization of Japan Medical Affairs across the four functions (Strategy, VPS (Value Evidence Outcome, Publication, Scientific Communication), Medical Education Field Medical). Additionally, the role will provide operational support for seamless, effective, and efficient collaboration among the four functions of Japan Medical Affairs (Strategy, VPS, MedEdu, FM).

What You'll Do:

Contribute to the development and implementation of new or improved standards, tools, and templates that enhance the efficiency and impact of medical teams, and support/lead the achievement of timelines and milestones
Regular budget management for medical activities that are On Time, On Scope, and On Budget
Leverage knowledge of industry trends and best practices to propose new or improved operational methods through internal processes and outcomes
Identify key business challenges, conduct root cause analysis, and develop/lead organizational and process improvement plans
Collaborate with GME to achieve optimal balance between global harmonization and local adaptation (local rebalancing)
Resource management (people, budget, systems) and process development necessary to support successful completion of global/local initiatives
Collaborate with GKMA functional leaders and GME to support the development of consistent and integrated Medical Action Plans
Develop and manage communication plans for GK and GMA (e.g., MA Monthly Meeting, Global Report, etc.)
Develop and establish metrics that can measure the impact of activities, and manage and optimize them
Collaborate with Medical Affairs and cross-functional stakeholders to identify issues and inefficiencies, and lead the creation and implementation of solutions to improve business outcomes
Contribute to the following: (1) identification of optimization focus areas, (2) development of departmental goals, (3) ensuring alignment between medical initiatives and company-wide objectives, (4) defining metrics to evaluate the impact and progress of Medical Affairs activities and deliverables
Leverage negotiation skills, cultural sensitivity/awareness, and technical knowledge to gain support and cooperation from other functions, contributing to the achievement of GKMA goals",
Collaborate with GKMA Head and other appropriate stakeholders to develop, optimize, and implement medical governance and procedures
Keep the team informed of evolving industry regulations and guidelines to ensure compliance
Play a critical role in Medical Affairs transformation while building high-performing teams
Medical Affairs communications that provide visible and valuable contributions to internal and external stakeholders in Medical Affairs transformation

Who You Are:

Bachelor's degree or higher (MBA preferred)
15+ years of industry/relevant professional experience
10+ years of hands-on experience in Medical Affairs
Proven track record of success in fast-paced and dynamic environments, self-management capabilities, and ability to work with minimal supervision • Ability to anticipate areas of growth, improvement, enhancement, and potential risks
Accurate and effective communication skills in both verbal and written formats
Ability to manage external vendors and provide clear, concise instructions • Effective leadership through influence, motivation, and ability to ensure compliance adherence across departments
Embody Insmed's Values and GKMA's MVV (Mission, Vision, Values) Demonstrated ability to interact effectively in a dynamic workplace environment with diverse talent

Required Skills:

Program Management
Influential Leadership
Strategic Thinking and Logical Thinking
Change Management
High Communication Skills (Japanese and English)
High Listening Skills • High Problem-Solving Skills
Deep Knowledge of Medical Affairs Responsibilities
Knowledge of Pharmaceutical Industry Regulatory Environment
High Ethical Standards
Results-Oriented

Domestic and/or international travel required (minimum of 10 %)

Life at Insmed
インスメッド日本オフィスは、国会議事堂を望む東京の中心部、溜池山王駅直結の好立地に位置しています。最新のワークスタイルに対応したフリーアドレス制を導入し、開放的で柔軟な働き方を実現しています。カフェエリアでは部門を超えた自由なコミュニケーションやコラボレーションを促進する空間を創り出しています。
日本法人の拠点として、患者さんにより良い医療をお届けするため、社員一同が一丸となって日々邁進しています。
社員一人一人の充実した働き方を実現するためのサポート：
• ワークライフバランスの実現
フレキシブルな勤務時間や充実した休暇制度
• 魅力的な報酬制度
退職金制度、株式報酬制度、従業員持株制度（ESPP）への参加機会
• キャリア開発支援
社内研修、外部研修プログラムの活用、LinkedIn Learning、業務に特化した専門研修
• 先進的な学習支援
AI搭載の学習ツール、社内リソースへのアクセスを支援するデジタルアシスタント

グローバルの表彰制度や従業員リソースグループ活動
ハイブリッドワーク環境の整備

場所や時差を超えたシームレスな協働を実現する最新テクノロジー、充実したIT支援体制

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