Japan Medicine Development Lead (J-MDL)

The Japan Medicine Development Lead (J-MDL) is accountable for medicine development in Japan to ensure delivery of differentiated medicines of value for patients, stakeholders, and markets in Japan.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and collaborate with the central Medicine Development Team (MDT) to create overall integrated development strategies that support optimal medicine development for Global as well as Japan.
• Act as a single point of accountability for all aspects of a medicine development in Japan from initiation of Japan development to launch in Japan.
• Deliver differentiated medicines of value for patients, stakeholders, and markets in Japan on time within budget.
• Provide Matrix Leadership in Japan to ensure integrated approach, robust planning, and execution oversight.
• Work closely with the Japan Early Development Leader (J-EDL), Japan Medical Lead (J-MAL), and Japan Commercial Lead (JCL) to ensure a smooth transition.
• Engage with external experts and professional societies to gain insights to design and deliver clinical development strategy.
• Proactively identify unmet medical needs that could be addressed through line extensions in Japan.
• Make recommendations to TAL/IET Leader and senior stakeholders on benefit-risk assessment, Go/No-go criteria, and Clinical PoS for the program in scope.
• Create a communication strategy and represent GSK externally.
• Ensure quality and compliance oversight in line with R&D expectations and project needs.

Minimum Level of Job-Related Experience & Education:

• Master's degree or equivalent.
• MD, PhD, or PharmD preferred.
• Subject matter expert in neurology, immunology, and/or cardiometabolic disease.
• Experienced in external engagements with KOLs and professional societies.
• Experience with early-phase clinical research.
• Considerable pharmaceutical industry experience is required.
• Experience working with Japan regulators and regulatory requirements.
• Fluent in Japanese and English.

Skills: Agile Thinking, Clinical Development, Clinical Trial Designs, Decision Making, Fostering Collaboration, Influencing Without Authority, Leadership, Matrix Leadership, Mentorship, People Management, Project Management, Risk Management, Strategic Thinking, Teamwork, Time Management