Entrepreneurial Spirit, Rooted in Tradition. Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America, Inc. (MTPA) is a U.S. subsidiary of Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Corporation (MTPC) in Japan, which touts a storied reputation more than 300 years in the making. Our parent company - one of Japan’s most respected - is a research-driven pharmaceutical company that has tirelessly pursued medical breakthroughs with global reach. MTPC has discovered and produced several first-in-class medicines for serious diseases, including multiple sclerosis (MS), diabetes mellitus (DM), amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and Parkinson's (PD).

MTPA is rapidly expanding its operations across all functional areas. MTPA’s commitment to patients and their communities continues with a robust late-stage pipeline of investigational treatments for difficult-to-treat diseases and commercializing products with significant unmet medical needs in North American markets.  In the United States, MTPA launched rare diseases treatments including RADICAVA® (edaravone) injectables in 2017, EXSERVAN™ (riluzole) oral film in 2021, and RADICAVA® (edaravone) oral suspension in 2022.  The company handles research, clinical development, sales, marketing, medical affairs, and business development functions.  MTPA is dedicated to improving the treatment environment for those with debilitating diseases, researching on real-world evidence, and creating hope for all facing illness. 

The Associate Director, Medical Affairs, Movement Disorder/Parkinson’s Disease will be responsible for supporting the development and implementation of the Medical Scientific Strategy for Parkinson’s disease in the US. This includes supporting and leading projects related to pre-approval and post-approval medical activities in Parkinson’s disease (ND0612) and related diseases in close collaboration with cross-functional colleagues. The Associate Director, Medical Affairs will serve as a subject matter expert, be scientifically and clinically focused, and consider the needs of the medical community, patient communities, and other constituencies in compliance with applicable laws and regulations and company policies.

Drawing on disease state expertise and product knowledge, the Associate Director will support the Senior Director, Medical Affairs in representing Medical Affairs and MTPA in external settings such as medical congresses or company-sponsored scientific advisory meetings. In addition, the Associate Director may be asked to represent the Medical Affairs team on cross-functional projects and meetings, such as promotional and non-promotional program review committees, offer medical input upon request to assist in development of promotional materials, and on other internal activities leveraging her/his scientific and clinical expertise in Parkinson’s disease/Movement Disorders as well as knowledge of best practices in Medical Affairs.

• Support and lead specific tactics/projects of the Medical Scientific Strategy for Parkinson’s disease including publications, congress activities, advisory boards, medical education opportunities, medical information, scientific training, and speaker development.
• Serve as scientific peer-to-peer resource to external disease experts and internal stakeholders.
• Support the internal and external collaborators with up-to-date medical information, robust disease expertise, and product information.
• Train internal stakeholders on key scientific and medical topics in relevant therapeutic area.
• Collaborate with internal cross-functional teams to ensure medical communication plans are aligned with business units and objectives.
• Develop an understanding of the US Parkinson’s disease clinical landscape Maintain effective and appropriate communication among internal stakeholders.
• Generate tactical plans to execute assigned medical affairs projects in-line with strategic goals.
• Lead medical affairs conference booth activities and scientific programs.
• Present information to healthcare professionals who provide peer education to assist in keeping their presentations current and ensure they have the medical and scientific information necessary to respond to questions encountered during their discussions.
• Support Phase 3, Phase 4 trial execution and the Investigator Initiated Trials (IITs) review committee as needed.
• Ensure that all medical affairs activities are conducted in full compliance with relevant guidance, rules and regulations.
• Depending on organizational needs, the Associate Director, Medical Affairs may also be asked to:
  • Support medical initiatives across other therapeutic areas relevant to licensing, translational, and clinical development activities.
  • Collaborate with colleagues from sister and parent companies to support product development activities, including identification and support of clinical investigators and clinical study sites.
• Complete all company and job-related training as assigned within the required timelines.

• Required: Advanced Degree in Life Sciences: MD, PharmD or PhD
• Minimum of 7 years of industry experience (Pharmaceutical, Biotech or related field), including 3+ years of Medical Affairs experience.
• Good foundation in science with solid business acumen
• Demonstrated ability to impart clinical / medical information clearly and effectively
• CNS experience, particularly in the Parkinson’s disease or Movement Disorders, strongly preferred.
• Prior launch experience strongly preferred.
• Thorough understanding of the FDA, HIPAA, and other ethical and legal guidelines relevant to the pharmaceutical industry.
• Must be able to travel ~20% due to conferences and meetings.
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and presentation skills .
• Strong inter-personal skills with a high level of sensitivity relative to the needs of patients, health care providers, and internal collaborators.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to exercise sound business judgment.
• Strong ethics with good attention to detail. 
• Self-starter, consistently going above and beyond.
• Adaptable, agile, and resilient.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively as part of a cross-functional team.

Our Value Proposition:

Enjoy the fast-moving, entrepreneurial spirit more typically found in a small biotech, complemented by the benefits of a global pharmaceutical/chemical conglomerate.  At this time, Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America offers our employees unparalleled opportunities for career success coupled with a supportive level of employee benefits.

MTP provides a competitive benefits package inclusive of Medical and Dental health benefits, short-term and long-term disability plans, Company Paid and Supplemental Life insurance and additional voluntary benefits such as Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Legal Plan, and ID Theft Protection.  In addition, we provide a generous PTO policy based on tenure, commencing with 24 PTO days, pro-rated based on hire date.

The salary range for this position is $129,000 - $220,000. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered. This salary may be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state and depending on the role), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.

This position is eligible to participate in our annual Short-Term Incentive (STI) program.  Specific information about the plan including eligibility rules and target, will be furnished upon hire.

This position is eligible to participate in our Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program.  Specific information about the plan including eligibility rules and target, will be furnished upon hire.