Oncology MSL Manager, Japan Oncology Medical

GSK Japan - Tokyo - Akasaka Updated 1 October 2026
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Job Purpose The Oncology MSL Manager, Oncology Medical is a people leadership role responsible for building, developing, and leading a Oncology MSL team within Japan Oncology Medical. This role provides strategic and operational leadership for all MSL activities, collaborating with Product Medical Leads, Medical Advisors, and other relevant functions. Key objectives include: • Develop and execute a field medical strategy aligned with Disease Area (DA) Heads • Drive excellence in scientific engagement with key external experts (KEEs) and stakeholders • Ensure strong medical governance and compliance oversight across all MSL activities • Demonstrate leadership in fostering a high-performing MSL team Key Responsibilities • Accountable for development and execution of the Field Medical Strategy in partnership with DA Heads • Lead and develop high-performing Oncology MSL team, collaborating with DA Heads • Drive high-quality external scientific engagement with KEEs • Provide medical insights into Oncology Medical Strategy • Ensure compliance with GSK governance, JPMA codes, MHLW regulations and GCP requirements • Act as a leader within the Japan Oncology Medical Leadership Team ※職務内容および勤務地の変更範囲は会社の定めるところとする。/ Future scope of job and working location will be determined by company. 【必要な条件 Basic Qualification 】 スキル/Skill: • Proven people leadership capabilities • Strong cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management skills • Results-oriented mindset with high ethical standards and integrity • Deep understanding of pharmaceutical governance and compliance in Japan 経験/Experience: • Significant experience in Medical Affairs within the pharmaceutical industry • Demonstrated leadership of Medical Affairs teams or functions • Strong experience in Oncology therapeutic areas • Experience supporting Oncology product launches • Solid understanding of the Japanese healthcare environment 学位/資格/語学力 Education/Certification/Language: • BSc or equivalent advanced scientific degree • Fluency in Japanese and English ※日本での就労資格を有すること。/ Legal right to work in Japan. Skills Digital Fluency, Enterprise Thinking, External Stakeholder Management, High Impact Communication, Patient Impact Why GSK? Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases – to impact health at scale. People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We embrace an agile working culture across our roles, so if flexibility is important to you please discuss opportunities with our hiring team. If you need any adjustments to the recruitment process to help you demonstrate your strengths and capabilities, contact APACRecruitment.Adjustments@gsk.com . Please note this email is for adjustment requests only; for other enquiries please use our standard contact channels. Important notice to Employment businesses/ Agencies GSK does not accept referrals from employment businesses and/or employment agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site. All employment businesses/agencies are required to contact GSK's commercial and general procurement/human resources department to obtain prior written authorization before referring any candidates to GSK. The obtaining of prior written authorization is a condition precedent to any agreement (verbal or written) between the employment business/ agency and GSK. In the absence of such written authorization being obtained any actions undertaken by the employment business/agency shall be deemed to have been performed without the consent or contractual agreement of GSK. GSK shall therefore not be liable for any fees arising from such actions or any fees arising from any referrals by employment businesses/agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site.

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