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Job ID : 1539887 Date Updated : May 16th, 2025
Medical Writer at Top Global Biopharma

Medical Writer at Top Global Biopharma

Location Tokyo - 23 Wards
Job Type Permanent Full-time
Salary 10 million yen ~ 15 million yen

Job Description

Be part of one of the top global biopharma companies in the industry. Take lead in medical writing activities for the business.

Client Details

  • One of the top global biopharma companies in the industry
  • Specialising in oncology, immunology, immuno-oncology, and fertility
  • Rich development pipeline with extensive patient-centric focused products/therapies
  • Hybrid working style
  • International working environment

Description

  • Lead Document Preparation: Independently prepare or oversee the creation of key clinical and regulatory documents such as Clinical Summaries, Briefing Books, Protocols, Clinical Study Reports, and Investigator Brochures.

  • Collaborate and Represent: Represent Medical Writing on clinical and cross-functional teams, lead document-related meetings, and review statistical analysis plans.

  • Resource Planning & Submission Support: Estimate Medical Writing resource needs for supported programs and assist with market approval submissions under senior guidance.

  • Quality Review: Review documents prepared by staff, contractors, or CROs to ensure clarity, consistency, adherence to standards, and high-quality language.

  • Vendor and Global Coordination: Oversee vendor deliverable, set communication expectations, and collaborate closely with local and global clinical and regulatory teams.

Job Offer

  • Competitive salaries and benefits
  • Great work life balance
  • Hybrid working style
  • Amazing career progression in medical writing
  • Work with industry leaders who are solving various unmet medical needs

Page Group Japan is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

General Requirements

Minimum Experience Level No experience
Career Level Mid Career
Minimum English Level Business Level
Minimum Japanese Level Native
Minimum Education Level Bachelor's Degree
Visa Status Permission to work in Japan required

Required Skills

  • Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in a scientific or writing discipline required; Master's or PhD preferred. Medical writing experience in the pharmaceutical industry with scientific and regulatory knowledge.

  • Regulatory and Submission Expertise: Proven ability to lead document strategy discussions for less complex programs and coordinate vendor resources for country-specific regulatory filings.

  • Language and Communication Skills: High Fluency in English and Japanese (non-native level speakers are not selected)

  • Technical Proficiency: Skilled in Microsoft Office, Word templates, Adobe Acrobat, document management systems, and familiar with SharePoint and structured content management concepts.

  • Data Interpretation and Writing: Demonstrated ability to understand scientific data and represent it clearly and accurately in regulatory documents.

  • Soft Skills and Adaptability: Strong time management, organizational skills, and the ability to collaborate under pressure. Effective presenter adaptable to different audiences.

  • Professionalism and Compliance: Stays current with industry practices and regulatory guidelines, acts ethically, ensures quality, drives innovation, and is willing to travel when required.

Job Location

  • Tokyo - 23 Wards

Work Conditions

Job Type Permanent Full-time
Salary 10 million yen ~ 15 million yen
Industry Pharmaceutical

Job Category

  • Medical, Pharmaceutical and Healthcare > Other (Medical, Pharmaceutical and Healthcare)
  • Medical, Pharmaceutical and Healthcare > R&D (Pharmaceutical)
  • Medical, Pharmaceutical and Healthcare > Clinical R&D, Trial, CRA, CRC