Medical Director, Japan

Location: Tokyo, Japan; officially remote full-time from home with approximately 25% travel to hirify.global offices or other locations as needed

Company

hirify.global is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative treatments for rare diseases.

What you will do

• Develop and execute the Japan Medical Plan with the Executive Medical Director.
• Align territory plans with the global medical plan and collaborate with the local Field Medical team on KOL engagement.
• Support clinical trial operations by identifying suitable sites, improving patient enrollment, and engaging investigators.
• Provide balanced clinical and scientific information to healthcare professionals and respond to unsolicited questions.
• Plan and implement advisory boards, educational initiatives, and scientific information updates.
• Share emerging clinical and scientific insights with internal stakeholders while ensuring compliance with company policies and SOPs.

Requirements

• Advanced clinical degree in Japan, such as MD or MD/PhD, is required.
• More than 5 years of clinical experience in general pediatrics or inherited metabolic diseases with Japan Pediatric Board certification, or 5–7 years of experience in metabolic diseases and/or neurological disorders.
• Business-level English and native-level Japanese reading and writing skills are required.
• Strong understanding of Japan's healthcare delivery system and its impact on patient and medical care.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, presentation, organization, prioritization, and territory management skills.
• Approximately 25% travel is required, including overnight travel as needed.

Nice to have

• Rare disease experience, particularly in genetic disorders.
• Biomedical research experience.
• Industry experience in medical affairs.

Culture & Benefits

• Supportive and inclusive environment focused on learning and professional growth.
• Generous vacation time and company-observed public holidays.
• Volunteer days, employee wellbeing benefits, and fitness reimbursement.
• Long-term incentive and employee stock purchase plans or equivalent offerings.
• Tuition sponsorship and professional development plans, varying by region and country.