Sanofi KK (Japan) Posted September 4, 2026

T1D Medical Manager

Tokyo, Japan Full time
Medical Affairs Manager
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About this opportunity

Job title: T1D Medical Manager

Location: Tokyo

Reporting to the T1D (Type 1 Diabetes) Medical Head, and providing guidance to Medical Advisors, the T1D Medical Manager is responsible for supporting and executing medical activities focused on autoimmune Type 1 Diabetes. This role ensures the timely and effective execution of initiatives that align with the overall medical strategy for T1D. The Medical Manager contributes to scientific planning, medical content development, and external stakeholder engagement, supporting the launch and ongoing success of teplizumab and other immunotherapeutics.

Key accountabilities

Support Medical Strategy Execution (20%)

■ Support the T1D Medical Head in developing and executing the Japan Medical Plan.

■ Provide scientific input for promotional materials in collaboration with marketing.

■ Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address unsolicited medical requests.

■ Assist in regulatory interactions and development planning.

■ Identify unmet medical needs to support lifecycle opportunities.

Support Medical Communication/Publication and Exchange (30%)

■ Assist in publication planning and execution (articles, congresses, symposia).

■ Engage with KOLs and scientific societies to build networks.

■ Support field strategy development with MSLs and global medical teams.

■ Develop medical contents

■ Present data at advisory boards and scientific meetings.

■ Collect and share medical insights with the Medical Head.

Support Medical-related Studies (50%)

■ Generate evidence by planning and executing company-sponsored studies and externally sponsored collaborations.

■ Collaborate on post-approval study planning and execution.

■ Review and support Investigator-Sponsored Studies (ISSs).

■ Analyze real-world data with internal and external experts.

Context of the job/major challenges

■ Operate independently while providing guidance to Medical Advisors.

■ Navigate complex regulatory environments and ensure compliance.

■ Manage national/international travel and remote work (40% remote, 60% onsite).

■ Maintain scientific integrity in non-promotional activities.

Requirements

Education/experience

■ Advanced degree (MD, PhD, PharmD, DNP in medical specialty) preferred, or other relevant life science degree (RS/MS) with healthcare specialty required

■ Prior experience of clinical trials/studies management and understanding of relevant guidelines (e.g. GCP, Ethics guideline) required

Desirable –

■ Min 5-year experience in R&D and / or Medical in pharmaceutical companies

■ Have experience at least two years of MSL or three years of Medical Manager/Medical Advisor’s role

■ Understanding of health economics

■ Scientific and Technical knowledge in Therapeutic area

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE

■ Scientific acumen: Therapeutic area knowledge, experience in medical research & development

■ Statistical & data interpretation: Analytical thinking and understanding of causation

■ Medical paper writing: Experience in writing of scientific medical papers (as appropriate)

■ Strategic acumen: Understanding strategic needs of affiliate organization important for completion of tasks

■ Must be fluent in Japanese and business level English (reading/writing)

■ Process Related Core Competencies

■ Focus on scientific exchange: Dedicated to serving HCP needs, feedback, establishes and maintains effective relationships

■ Effective Communication: Written communications and presentation skills

■ Other skills: Approachability, Interpersonal savvy

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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 256 comparable Manager Medical Affairs roles across 80 biopharma companies.

256Comparable roles tracked
238Currently active
80Companies hiring similar roles
42Countries represented

Salary context

57 of 256 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 · Clinical Pharmacology Lead (Manager) · Pfizer $106,000/yr – $176,600/yr
Peer group range $141,300 – $231,700 (median $194,220)

Where these roles are based

Top locations among the 256 comparable roles

United States82
Japan24
India20
China18
Germany14
China's Mainland12

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Seniority mix

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Manager135
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Therapeutic area mix

71 of 256 peers have a known therapeutic area; the rest are genuinely unlabeled, not hidden

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Neuroscience9
Vaccines & Infectious Disease6
Dermatology & Aesthetics5
Respiratory5
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Immunology2
Gastroenterology2
Rare Disease2
Ophthalmology1

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