Pharmacist (m/w/d)

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.

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

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)

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 benef...