Director Medical Affairs, Hematology

About the role

Regeneron is looking for a Director Medical Affairs Hematology to join its Global Medical Affairs team and support the Japan business in a hybrid work model. Based in Tokyo, the role provides scientific and medical leadership for the hematology portfolio and pipeline, working with global, regional, local and cross-functional teams. About 10-20% travel is expected.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as the in-country medical lead for hematology assets and pipeline activities.
• Represent Medical Affairs in cross-functional planning with regional and global partners.
• Direct field medical execution, generate insights and engage externally with scientists.
• Coach and develop Field Medical colleagues through onboarding, feedback and guidance.
• Support clinical development, research, investigator engagement and site identification.
• Lead medical strategy for congresses, symposia, advisory boards and educational activities.
• Deliver scientific presentations to healthcare professionals and key stakeholders, bringing local patient and physician insights forward.

Required profile

• MD or PhD with strong scientific expertise and extensive hematology experience.
• More than 10-15 years of relevant pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry experience.
• Experience leading people and directing Field Medical activities.
• Business-level Japanese and English proficiency.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining compliance standards.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of Medical Affairs, Clinical Development and Japan regulatory requirements, including drug development and lifecycle management.
• Thorough understanding of the Japanese healthcare environment; solid tumor and immuno-hematology experience preferred.
• Publication record and translational or basic research experience are a plus.
• Experience in matrix organizations and cross-functional collaboration.

What we offer

• A competitive total rewards package that may include annual bonuses, equity awards, pension or retirement benefits, 401(k) company match, health and wellness programs, insurance benefits, paid time off and family support benefits.
• Hybrid work model.