Medical Research Liaison, Sjogren’s Syndrome, Japan

Join Amplity, the full-service go-to partner of biopharma companies that delivers flexible + specialized medical + commercial services. No matter where a drug is in its lifecycle, we scale with ease to maximize resources + improve impact for all our clients. Through strategic partnerships + deep therapeutic expertise, Amplity transforms how breakthrough treatments reach the people who need them.

Business Unit: Medical Affairs
Reports to: Program Director, Amplity
Location: Home-based, Japan
Territory: Focus on Japan with rare travel to South Korea, up to 50-70% travel
Individual Contributor or Manager: Individual

Purpose of Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Medical Research Liaison (MRL) to join our Medical Affairs team in Japan, focusing on Sjogren’s Syndrome. This role emphasizes expertise in clinical trial operations rather than traditional MSL experience. The successful candidate will collaborate with clinical teams, healthcare professionals, and other stakeholders to support clinical trial execution and provide scientific insights that advance understanding in the therapeutic area.

If you have a strong background in clinical trial operations, credible scientific communication skills, and experience in rheumatology or immunology, we encourage you to apply.

Key Accountabilities

Clinical Trial Support

• Act as a key liaison between clinical trial sites, investigators, and internal clinical teams to facilitate efficient trial execution.
• Assist in site identification, patient recruitment, and patient referral activities to support ongoing clinical trials.
• Provide education to referral networks to enhance trial recruitment and improve service delivery.
• Support investigators by addressing queries related to trial protocols, drug mechanisms, and clinical data.

Scientific Expertise

• Stay current with the latest research and clinical data on Sjogren’s Syndrome and related therapeutic areas.
• Communicate complex scientific and clinical information effectively to healthcare professionals, investigators, and other stakeholders.
• Explain the rationale of the drug/molecule and its mechanism of action in a clear, credible, and engaging manner.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with internal teams, including Clinical Operations, Clinical Development, and Medical Affairs, to ensure alignment and consistency in clinical trial activities.
• Gather and report insights from investigators and healthcare professionals to inform clinical and medical strategies.
• Provide scientific training to internal and external stakeholders as needed.

Compliance

• Adhere to all laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Complete mandatory training within assigned timelines and operate with the highest ethical standards.

Essential Skills, Knowledge, and Experience

• Clinical Trial Expertise: Strong background in clinical trial operations, such as experience as a CRA, Lead CRA, Senior CRA, Project Manager in Clinical Operations, or similar roles.
• Scientific Communication: Proven ability to communicate complex scientific and clinical information effectively and credibly.
• Therapeutic Area Knowledge:
  • Ideally, a strong history in clinical trials within general rheumatology (e.g., lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, or other rheumatic diseases) or general immunology.
• Education: Advanced degree preferred (PhD, PharmD, MD, MSc), or relevant scientific discipline combined with substantial clinical trial experience.
• Language Proficiency: Business fluency in both Japanese and English is required.
• Adaptability: Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Travel Requirements: Willingness to travel within Japan up to 50-70% of the time.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the biotech industry.
• Familiarity with Sjogren’s Syndrome or other autoimmune diseases is a strong plus.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills to manage complex clinical trial activities.

About Us

Amplity powers biopharma innovation through expert-led teams that deliver. Whether you knew us in the 80’s as Physician Detailing Inc., or in the 00’s as part of Publicis Health , the companies that came together in 2019 to form Amplity have delivered contract medical, commercial + communications excellence for 40+ years.

Our people-driven, tech-enabled DNA fuels everything we do. Our professionals understand the pharmaceutical industry from the inside out. With a deep grasp on product lifecycles, marketing hurdles, operational nuances + the complex needs of providers and patients, we help our clients launch products + operate smoothly with precision — across all business shapes, sizes + specialties.

We are on a mission to improve patient outcomes through executional excellence — enabling our partners in pharma to thrive in turn. At Amplity, we are allies in excellence. And we do it quicker, better, nicer than anyone else.

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