Director, Global Medical Communications - Japan

Build our future together:

At Regeneron, we use science and innovation to develop life-changing medicines for people with serious diseases. We are seeking a Director, Global Medical Communications - Japan to join our Medical Affairs team, supporting our Japan operations in a hybrid work model. In this role, you will provide strategic oversight of Medical Information and Scientific Communications while collaborating with Global Medical Affairs, Regulatory, Legal, Safety, and Commercial teams. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a fast-growing, science-driven organization making a meaningful difference to patients worldwide.

When & where:

Tokyo, Japan

Hybrid work model

20% travel capability

Discover your role:

Oversee Medical Information team and Scientific Communications, ensuring compliant execution across therapeutic areas and vendor management activities

Drive scientific communication strategy and Integrated Medical Communication Plans with Medical Directors and Field Medical teams

Manage Medical Information Contact Center governance, custom and standard response documents, and promotional/medical review processes

Lead congress strategy and execution for medical booths at international, regional, and local conferences

Ensure country-level launch readiness through oversight of medical content deliverables aligned with medical strategy

Optimize operational delivery through resource allocation, workload management, and innovative communication technologies

Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to advance medical objectives and maintain audit-ready documentation

You will foster strong relationships while upholding rigorous ethical standards with a patient-first approach

This role requires:

PhD, PharmD, or equivalent advanced degree

12+ years in Medical Communications, regulatory, or similar pharmaceutical industry roles

People management and development experience

Expert knowledge of Japanese healthcare regulatory environment and pharmaceutical industry requirements

Strong interpersonal and communication skills with proven stakeholder relationship building

Ability to translate complex scientific data for diverse audiences

Experience working in dynamic, matrixed environments

Where necessary, we disclose salary ranges for roles in all countries in which we operate. The final offer will be determined within the relevant range based on the country of employment, specific role level, and your skills and experience. In some countries, collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) may apply and influence certain elements of pay or benefits. Regeneron offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package which may include, depending on country and role: annual bonuses or other incentive plans, equity awards, pension or retirement benefits, 401(k) company match, health and wellness programs, fitness centers, insurance benefits (e.g. medical, dental, vision, life and disability), paid time off, and family support benefits. For additional information about Regeneron benefits in the U.S., please visit https://careers.regeneron.com/en/working-at-regeneron/total-rewards/. For other locations, additional information will be provided during the recruitment process. If you have any questions, please speak with your recruiter.

Please be advised that at Regeneron, we believe we do our best work when we are together. For that reason, many roles are required to be performed on‑site. Please speak with your recruiter and hiring manager for more information about on‑site expectations for your role and location.

As part of the recruitment process, certain background checks may be conducted in accordance with the laws of the country where the position is based. The purpose of such checks is to verify certain information prior to the commencement of employment such as identity, right to work and educational qualifications.

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