Otsuka Novel Products GmbH (ONPG) is an affiliate of Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., a global healthcare company headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. The Group comprises a network of 168 subsidiaries and 34,400 employees in 32 countries across Europe, Asia-Pacific, the Americas, and the Middle East.
As part of Otsuka’s Global Tuberculosis program, ONPG is dedicated to driving efforts to fight tuberculosis through innovative research and development, equitable access to medicines, and collaborations and capacity-building initiatives that strengthen the quality and delivery of care around the world. Rooted in the Otsuka philosophy - “Otsuka - people creating new products for better health worldwide” - we collaborate with a diverse range of organizations to pursue a shared vision, contributing focused expertise, innovation, and the resolve to end tuberculosis.
To strengthen our Medical Affairs team in Munich, we are currently recruiting for a
Manager Medical Affairs (m/f/d)
Fixed-term contract until 31 December 2027
In this role, you support the Director Medical Affairs in representing our medical department in cross-functional teams. The role is a bridge between scientific research and commercial functions and provides medical and scientific input as well as involvement in a variety of activities such as clinical operations, product development, regulatory, market access and commercialization.
Job responsibilities:
- Responsible for the provision of medical/scientific information services to internal key stakeholders from various departments, e.g. Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Global Health, Public Affairs, Regulatory Affairs and Commercial (as needed)
- Conduct proactively scientific and clinical literature searches and prepare data summaries to provide strategic input into decision-making processes
- Accountable for the preparation or development of scientific communication materials (e.g. presentations)
- Maintain a comprehensive expertise on products and disease area and support the development and execution of Medical Affairs strategies
- Responsible for the review of non-promotional materials in any form for external use as well as artwork according to applicable laws and regulations
- Perform and oversee the implementation and associated activities of updated product information (Summary of Product Characteristics and Package Leaflets)
- Management and coordination of the publication review process
- Regular reviews of local, regional and global SOPs related to Medical Affairs, Medical Information and Medical Compliance
- Manage the authoring, review and approval of medical information response documents as well as medical information enquiries
- Participating actively in national and international scientific conferences with subsequent preparation of reports and presentations
- Represent the company at national conferences strengthening the reputation of Otsuka
- Ensure full compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, as well as relevant company policies, procedures, and internal requirements
Your profile:
- Scientific university degree in medicine, biology, biochemistry, pharmacy or related field, preferably with MD or PhD
- Expertise in immunology or infectious diseases highly desired
- Professional experience in a pharmaceutical company with operational experience in Medical Information and Medical Affairs for at least 3 years
- Ability to effectively communicate written and verbal scientific data and to understand clinical implications of data
- Working in cross-functional / global project teams
- Strong communication skills, work independently, and act responsibly
- Fluent in English (spoken and written), German or any other foreign language would be a plus
- Willingness to travel (5% of working time)
Our offer:
- Make a difference by joining our great team and global fight against Tuberculosis
- Targeted support and optimal opportunities for further training
- Attractive bonus scheme, a home office allowance and other benefits
- Attractive employee benefits, including wellbeing benefits and an employee assistance programme
- A modern office in a central location near Hackerbrücke
- Home office options combined with flexible working hours
- 30 days of annual leave, plus 24 and 31 December off
Are you interested?
If your profile meets the above requirements and you are interested in applying for this exciting role, please send your application, with details of your earliest start date, preferably to Ms. Bianca Emmerling, via email.
We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of gender, personal orientation, cultural background, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Diversity and inclusion are core to our values, and we are committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone.
