Director Medical Affairs, Hematology

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 Medical Affairs Hematology Strategy Japan to join our Global Medical Affairs team, supporting our Japan business in a hybrid work model. In this role, you will provide scientific and medical leadership for our hematology portfolio and pipeline while collaborating with global, regional, local, and cross-functional 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
• Work model: Hybrid

Discover your role:

• 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, insight generation, and external scientific engagement.
• 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.
• You build trusted relationships and bring local patient and physician insights forward.

This role requires:

• MD or PhD with strong scientific expertise and extensive hematology experience.
• More than 10-15 years of relevant pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry experience.
• Strong knowledge of Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, and Japan regulatory requirements.
• Solid experience in drug development and lifecycle management.
• Experience leading people and directing Field Medical activities.
• Deep knowledge of solid tumors; immuno-hematology experience preferred.
• Experience in matrix organizations and cross-functional collaboration.
• Thorough understanding of the Japanese healthcare environment.
• Ability to shape strategic and tactical planning opportunities.
• Excellent medical communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
• Publication record and translational or basic research experience are a plus.
• Business-level Japanese and English proficiency.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining compliance standards.
• Willingness to travel approximately 10-20%.

Does this sound like you? Apply now to take your first step towards living the Regeneron Way! We are committed to building a workplace with an inclusive culture. Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all  qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief (or lack thereof), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, civil status, pregnancy or parental status, age, disability, nationality, citizenship status, ethnic or national origin, membership of the Traveler community, familial status, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. Where required, we will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with known disabilities or chronic illnesses during the recruitment process, unless such accommodation would impose undue hardship.

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.

For jobs in Canada: this posting is for an existing position.