Medical Affairs General & Specialty Medicine Medical Advisor (Cardiometabolism)
MSDJapan
Posted December 18, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
At MSD, known as Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA in the United States and Canada, we are unified around our purpose: We use the power of leading-edge science to save and improve lives around the world. For more than 130 years, we have brought hope to humanity through the development of important medicines and vaccines. We aspire to be the premier research-intensive biopharmaceutical company in the world – and today, we are at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions that advance the prevention and treatment of diseases in people and animals. We foster a diverse and inclusive global workforce and operate responsibly every day to enable a safe, sustainable and healthy future for all people and communities. For more information, visit www.msd.com and connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.
Job Description
We are recruiting a Medical Advisor who will be responsible for the cardiometabolic disease area. The Medical Advisor will create and implement a domestic medical plan (CMAP) for the disease area and products, and execute various medical activities planned in CMAP, in cooperation with departmental colleagues and stakeholders.
Requirements
- Medical doctor's license, pharmacist's license, or Ph.D. in pharmaceutical science
- More than two years of experience in the healthcare field, including clinical and research experience
- Experience of publishing academic papers in refereed journals, or experience of presenting at academic conferences
- Deep understanding of regulations, reimbursement systems, and clinical research guidelines related to pharmaceutical companies in Japan
- Japanese native level, English business-level English (TOEIC 860 points or higher)
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan
- Visa Sponsorship