Role at a glance
- Salary
- Not Disclosed
- Location
- Tokyo, Japan
- Employment
- Full-time
- Experience
- Clinical research experience (> 5 years) meeting any of the following:
- Education
- Master's degree in a scientific discipline
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Role Summary
Medical Evidence Lead (Med. EL) is a project leadership role that generates real-world evidence and accelerates the use of real-world data for medical evidence generation in line with brand strategy. Depending on study needs and organizational assignment, the role may serve as Study Lead, Methodological Lead, or both.
What You'll Do
- As Study Lead, drive cross-functional study planning, project management, operational execution, external service provider selection and...
- As Methodological Lead, drive methodological reliability and scientific robustness of study design, protocol development, analytical...
- Work cross-functionally with internal and external experts, including Data Scientists, Statisticians, Medical Affairs colleagues,...
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A master's degree in a scientific discipline and over 5 years of clinical research experience, with strong clinical research methods, project management, and cross-functional communication skills.
Required
- Clinical research experience (> 5 years) meeting any of: leading protocol development, data management, analysis, result-interpretation,...
- Master's degree in a scientific discipline
- Clinical research methods, study design, and applied methodological principles
- Project Management
- Leadership and Communication
- Medical writing
- Cross-functional stakeholder management
- Japanese: Native or equivalent (Japanese Language Proficiency Test Level 1)
Preferred
- Working experience in CVRM or R&I area
- Clinical project leader/study leader experience
- Research using statistics and epidemiology
- Planning and execution of database research using personal health data
- Experience in a data science role
- Oversight of CROs/ESPs for clinical studies
- PhD in a scientific discipline or MD
- Scientific Publication
Original job description
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■ 職務内容 / Job Description
Medical Evidence Lead (Med. EL) is a project leadership role that generates valuable real-world evidence and accelerates the use of real-world data for medical evidence generation in line with brand strategy. Med. EL applies clinical research methods, methodological principles, and a strong understanding of the strategic business context in the relevant therapeutic area to enable high-quality evidence generation across study planning, execution, and reporting.
Depending on study needs and organizational assignment, Med. EL may serve in either one or both of the following leadership capacities:
• Study Lead (Operational Lead), driving cross-functional study planning, project management,
operational execution, external service provider selection and oversight, and delivery throughout the
study lifecycle
• Methodological Lead, driving methodological reliability and scientific robustness of study design,
protocol development, analytical requirements, interpretation, and reporting
Med. EL works cross-functionally with internal and external experts, including Data Scientists, Statisticians, Medical Affairs colleagues, External Service Providers (ESPs), and/or research collaborators as appropriate, to ensure that study activities and outputs are aligned with study objectives, timelines, quality standards, budget, relevant regulations, and internal procedures.
■ 応募資格(経験、資格等) / Qualification (Experience & Skill etc.)
【経験 / Experience】
<必須 / Mandatory>
Clinical research experience (> 5 years) meeting any of the following:
- Leading protocol development, data management, analysis, result-interpretation, reporting and publication
- Working in R&D and/or Medical function in pharmaceutical industry
- Working in epidemiology, public health research, clinical research, or related evidence generation fields
<歓迎 / Nice to have>
• •Working experience in CVRM or R&I area
• Clinical project leader/study leader experience
• Research using statistics and epidemiology
• Planning and execution of database research using personal health data
• Experience in a data science role
• Oversight of CROs/ESPs for clinical studies
【資格 / License】
<必須 / Mandatory>
Master's degree in a scientific discipline
<歓迎 / Nice to have>
PhD in a scientific discipline or MD
【能力 / Skill-set】
<必須 / Mandatory>
• Clinical research methods, study design, and applied methodological principles
• Project Management
• Leadership and Communication
• Medical writing
• Cross-functional stakeholder management
<歓迎 / Nice to have>
• Scientific Publication
• Ability to review analysis dataset and tables, figures, and listings specifications
【語学 / Language】
<必須 / Mandatory>
日本語 Japanese:Native or equivalent (日本語検定1級レベル)
英語 English:Practical English communication skill / TOEIC 800
<歓迎 / Nice to have>
Working experience outside Japan and/or in global organizations/teams
【勤務地 / Work Location】
Osaka or Tokyo
Date Posted
28-10月-2026Closing Date
AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.
About the company
AstraZeneca
Large Enterprise
AstraZeneca is a global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the research, development, and commercialization of innovative medicines. Headquartered in Cambridge, UK, the company focuses on areas such as oncology, cardiovascular, renal, metabolism, and respiratory diseases, striving to deliver life-changing treatments to patients. With a strong commitment to scientific excellence and collaboration, AstraZeneca invests in cutting-edge technologies and partnerships to drive advancements in healthcare. The company is also committed to sustainability and corporate responsibility, aiming to make a positive impact on communities worldwide.