Biogen Posted June 19, 2026

Senior Medical Manager

Tokyo, Japan Full time
Medical Affairs Manager
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About this opportunity

Job Overview

As Biogen embarks on its first launch in a new therapeutic area, the Medical Manager, Pipeline will serve as a strategic architect and scientific leader, responsible for building the medical function from the ground up. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape medical strategy, drive cross-functional activities and establish Biogen’s presence in an emerging field. The ideal candidate will combine strong scientific expertise with entrepreneurial spirit, strategic vision, and the ability to thrive in ambiguity.

Leads identification of unmet medical needs and the development of medical plan for pipeline assets

Drives evidence generation to contribute advancement of science related to therapeutic area of pipeline assets

KME engagement to optimize scientific knowledge exchange

Provides internal education of pipeline assets to the employees

Job Description

Identification of Unmet Medical Needs and Development of Medical Plan

Identify unmet medical needs for respective therapeutic areas based on scientific data, clinical evidence, KME insights, and evolving standards of care.

Develop and implement local medical plans for pipeline assets, aligned with Global and BIR priorities.

Lead cross-functional medical planning, ensuring integration with Clinical Development, Regulatory, Market Access, and Commercial teams.

Data Generation & Dissemination

Lead local medical input into evidence generation strategy, such as real-world evidence, registries, and investigator-initiated research. Identify and prioritize evidence gaps relevant to local clinical practice and payer needs for pipeline assets.

Collaborate with Global/BIR/Development teams to shape Phase IV and post-approval evidence plans.

Create scientific quality of study concepts, protocols, and key medical documents.

Responsible for the study execution

Disseminate clinical study data at relevant medical congress to facilitate understanding of pipeline assets.

KME Engagement

Manage strategic relationships with Key Medical Experts (KMEs) to drive medical strategy and evidence generation. Identify the KMEs

Conduct focused, compliant scientific exchange to validate unmet needs and emerging treatment paradigms.

Conduct advisory boards and high-level scientific engagements where strategic medical input is required.

Maintain a KME mapping and engagement plan aligned with medical objectives.

Scientific & Educational Support

Provide scientific expertise and educational support to internal stakeholders.

Interpret and communicate complex scientific data, publications, and clinical evidence relevant to pipeline products.

Support medical training, scientific education, and disease awareness initiatives.

Conduct scientific material review

Minimum Education Requirements

PhD in scientific discipline or equivalent scientific expertise.

Advanced scientific degree (MD, PhD, PharmD) preferred or equivalent scientific expertise.

Minimum Experience Requirements

3 years of working experience in Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, or related pharmaceutical roles.

Proven experience in medical strategy development, evidence generation, and cross-functional collaboration.

Fluent in English; local language proficiency required as applicable.

Strong scientific expertise in immunology, or relevant therapeutic areas

Knowledge & Skills Requirements

Strategic thinking and decision-making capability.

Ability to synthesize complex scientific data into clear strategic direction.

Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional leadership skills.

Mental resilience in challenging situations.

Ability to influence without direct authority in a matrix organization.

Job Level: Management

Why Biogen?

We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.

At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired.  Read on  to learn more about Biogen.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.

Job details

Seniority
Manager
Function
Medical Affairs
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
Tokyo, Japan
Employment type
Full time

How this role compares

Computed from every other active Medical Affairs role in our database, not just this employer's listings.

We currently track 365 comparable Manager Medical Affairs roles across 85 biopharma companies.

365Comparable roles tracked
338Currently active
85Companies hiring similar roles
43Countries represented

Salary context

95 of 365 peers report a salary range (USD, annualized)

Peers share this role's job function and a matching or adjacent seniority level -- not necessarily the same therapeutic area or country.

This roleSubject Not listed on this posting
Lowest disclosed · Associate Director Medical Science Liaison - East · IQVIA $230/yr – $280/yr
Highest disclosed · Associate Director, HEOR Strategy, Neuroscience · AbbVie $160,500/yr – $305,000/yr
Peer group range $255 – $232,750 (median $185,500)

Where these roles are based

Top locations among the 365 comparable roles

United States141
China42
Japan37
Germany22
India19
United Kingdom11

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Seniority mix

365 of 365 peers have a known seniority level

Manager206
Associate Director87
Associate72

Therapeutic area mix

115 of 365 peers have a known therapeutic area; the rest are genuinely unlabeled, not hidden

Oncology55
Neuroscience19
Immunology19
Cardiovascular / CVRM6
Dermatology & Aesthetics4
Vaccines & Infectious Disease4
Respiratory3
Rare Disease2
Gastroenterology2
Ophthalmology1

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