Senior Medical Affairs Manager

Terumo; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Terumo is seeking a senior medical affairs leader to head regional Medical Affairs and Real World Evidence. You will align strategies across divisions, support product launches, guide medical marketing, participate in conferences, and engage investigators to educate clinicians.

You will oversee Phase IV studies and real-world programs, develop study protocols, supervise execution, and ensure scientific rigor and regulatory compliance, while publishing outcomes in journals and forums.

Qualifications

• Must have Medical Affairs experience in pharma/healthcare and/or medical device sectors.
• 10–15 years of Medical Affairs experience with international exposure.
• Adheres to highest clinical research and ethical standards.
• Pro-active, accurate, and strong communication skills are essential.
• Good working knowledge of English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Lead regional Medical Affairs and Real World Evidence initiatives.
• Support new product launches and guide medical marketing campaigns.
• Represent Terumo at key medical conferences and engage with KOLs.
• Oversee Phase IV and real-world studies, including initiation and protocol development.
• Publish study outcomes and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Clinical Consultation skills

Training and facilitation

Industry Knowledge

Publications track record

Education

Medical Doctor with MBBS/MD or equivalent

Job description

About the Company

As a global medical device company originating from Japan, we pursue reliable quality and technology to contribute to healthcare in more than 160 countries and regions around the globe. We promise to walk alongside healthcare professionals to continue to make great contribution to society, now and into the future.

Role Summary

This position is responsible for leading the regional medical affairs and real world evidence for three divisions. The role is split equally between Medical Affairs and Real World Evidence (RWE) responsibilities, ensuring strategic alignment and operational excellence in both domains.

The incumbent will support new product launches, guide medical marketing teams, participate in conferences, execute campaigns, and build regional programs. In parallel, the role will oversee Phase IV and real-world studies across all businesses, including study initiation, investigator engagement, protocol development, and study oversight.

Key Functions / Responsibilities

Medical Affairs

• Lead strategic planning and execution of medical affairs initiatives across the region


• Guide medical marketing teams in developing campaigns and regional programs


• Participate in and represent Terumo at key medical conferences and symposia


• Engage with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) to support product positioning and clinical education


• Conduct internal training for sales teams and distributors on product knowledge and clinical outcomes


• Approve technical content for marketing collaterals ensuring scientific accuracy and regulatory compliance


• Ensure compliance with Terumo’s Medical Governance and quality standards

Real World Evidence

• Manage ongoing Phase IV and real-world studies across division


• Initiate new studies by identifying unmet needs and engaging with investigators


• Lead protocol development and ensure scientific rigor and regulatory alignment


• Oversee study execution, data collection, and analysis


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate RWE insights into medical and marketing strategies


• Publish study outcomes in peer-reviewed journals and present at scientific forums


• Maintain relationships with clinical investigators and research sites

Key Technical / Functional Competencies

• Subject Matter Expertise in cardiology, oncology, OBG and others


• Clinical Consultation skills


• Ability to engage clinical and non-clinical key stakeholders


• Knowledge of Concept/ Product Positioning


• Training and facilitation skills


• Industry Knowledge


• Have proven track record of multiple publications

Education & Experience

• Medical Doctor with M.B.B.S or MD or Equivalent qualification


• At least 10-15 years of Medical Affairs experience in the pharmaceutical/healthcare and/or medical device industry


• Ensures compliance with the highest clinical research and ethical standards


• In-depth experience of operating in the international arena


• Pro-active attitude, accuracy and strong communication skills are a must;


• Good working knowledge of English (written and spoken).