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Data Generation & Publication Manager

Ferring

Responsibilities

  • Key responsibilities: Evidence Generation Leadership Lead the development and execution of evidence-generation plans that address critical scientific, clinical, health economic, and market access evidence gaps across the product lifecycle.
  • Design and oversee Phase IIIb/IV studies, health economics and outcomes research (HEOR), real world evidence (RWE) studies, registries, database studies, and other post-marketing research initiatives.
  • Ensure evidence-generation activities align with medical strategies and business priorities through close collaboration with Therapeutic Area Medical Affairs, Market Access, and regional/global stakeholders.
  • Drive innovation in evidence generation methodologies to maximize the value and impact of scientific evidence.
  • Study Strategy, Design & Execution Provide leadership for study concept development, protocol design, feasibility assessments, and operational planning.
  • Oversee the execution of company-sponsored studies and ensure timely delivery of study milestones, high-quality data generation, and regulatory compliance.
  • Support the scientific review and governance of Investigator-Initiated Studies (IISs) and collaborative research projects.
  • Monitor study progress, identify risks proactively, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure successful study completion.
  • Publication & Scientific Dissemination Lead the development and execution of integrated publication strategies aligned with evidence generation priorities and medical objectives.
  • Oversee publication planning, manuscript development, abstracts, congress presentations, and scientific communication activities.
  • Ensure scientific accuracy, transparency, quality, and compliance throughout the publication development process.
  • Facilitate timely dissemination of scientific evidence to healthcare professionals, academic communities, and other stakeholders.
  • Scientific Excellence & Insights Generation Monitor emerging scientific evidence, treatment trends, competitive developments, and evolving healthcare landscapes.
  • Generate actionable insights from clinical studies, real-world evidence, and healthcare databases to support medical and business decision-making.
  • Collaborate with Office Medical Affairs, MSL, Market Access, and regional/global functions to identify evidence needs and translate findings into strategic recommendations.
  • Promote scientific excellence and methodological rigor across all evidence-generation activities.
  • Leadership & Collaboration Act as the primary evidence-generation representative within cross-functional teams and strategic initiatives.
  • Partner closely with Office Medical Affairs, MSL, Market Access, Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, Clinical Development, and regional/global Medical Affairs teams.
  • Provide scientific and methodological expertise to support evidence-based decision-making across the organization.
  • Foster strong collaboration with external investigators, study sites, academic institutions, contract research organizations (CROs), and other research partners.
  • Vendor, CRO & External Research Management Oversee the selection, management, and performance of CROs, research vendors, and external partners involved in evidence-generation activities.
  • Ensure high-quality project delivery, budget adherence, contractual compliance, and effective resource utilization.
  • Build and maintain productive relationships with external research collaborators and scientific organizations.
  • Budget Management Develop and manage evidence-generation and publication budgets in alignment with strategic priorities and organizational goals.
  • Ensure efficient allocation of financial and operational resources across research and publication activities.
  • Monitor budget performance and contribute to annual planning, forecasting, and investment discussions.
  • Evaluate return on investment and strategic impact of evidence-generation initiatives to support future prioritization decisions.
  • Leadership & Capability Development Foster expertise in epidemiology, outcomes research, medical writing, publication planning, and evidence-generation methodologies.
  • Promote a culture of scientific excellence, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
  • Build organizational capabilities to support future evidence-generation needs and strategic priorities.
  • Governance & Compliance Ensure all research and publication activities comply with applicable regulations, ethical standards, company policies, GCP requirements, and industry guidelines.
  • Maintain oversight of publication governance and scientific integrity processes.
  • Ensure inspection and audit readiness for all evidence-generation activities.
  • Promote transparency and responsible scientific communication in accordance with international publication standards.

Requirements

  • Required Education and Experience Minimum Education Requirements MD, Ph.D., or PharmD in a medical specialty or equivalent combination of experiences and education
  • Experience Requirements Min 2+ years of medical experience in the TA from: Hospital / Clinic/University/Research Industry, or Pharmaceutical Industry Experience in formulating and executing clinical studies is preferred
  • Able to understand complex scientific information and communicate this effectively
  • Business fluency in English and Japanese Other Posting information Technical' Competencies Scientific acumen: Strong technical skills with demonstrated scientific mastery in prior therapeutic areas of focus
  • Need to understand and interpret data, form own opinion, discuss with KEEs Medical paper writing: (Limited) need to write medical papers
  • Understanding the strategic needs of affiliate organization important for completion of tasks Process-Related Core Competencies Focus on scientific exchange: Excellent interpersonal skills; constant interactions with KEEs, physicians, patient organizations, and internal stakeholders.
  • Excellent communication skills; required to present at congresses, advisory board meetings, and one-on-one meetings
  • Strong need to build long-term relationships with KEEs and physicians
  • High level of planning and organizational skills; self-starters that are capable of working effectively with limited oversight
  • Managers Competencies Dealing with Ambiguity Creativity Innovation Management Strategic Agility Planning Motivating Other Building Effective Teams Managing Vision and Purpose Location: Ferring Japan