At Kyowa Kirin International (KKI), our purpose is to make people smile. This means more than drug discovery and development; it is about embedding care into everything we do to make a difference every day for those that need it most. We’re an inclusive pharmaceutical company that takes time to understand what really matters to our patients, their families, and their healthcare professionals, helping our people to take bold actions that deliver life-changing solutions sooner. Our culture is rooted in our values: Teamwork, Commitment to Life, Innovation, and Integrity. They help us to push boundaries to deliver extraordinary impact and make KKI a brilliant place to work.

Job Purpose

Join Kyowa Kirin as a pivotal leader in shaping patient-centered outcomes across our global product portfolio!

• Lead the development and implementation of Patient Reported Outcomes (PRO) and Clinical Outcome Assessments (COA) strategies across Kyowa Kirin’s portfolio.
• Provide PRO expertise specific to  real-world observational studies.
• Collaborate with clinical operations, biostatistics, and regulatory teams to ensure clear communication and proper implementation of patient-centric endpoints in clinical trials.
• Develop targeted questions and identify critical evidence for regulatory meetings to support patient-centric endpoint strategies.
• Contribute to the strategy and delivery of scientific abstracts and peer-reviewed publications.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with researchers, opinion leaders, and academia. 
• Stay updated on scientific and regulatory changes across Kyowa Kirin’s development programs.
• Pursue ongoing learning to adopt evolving methodologies and guidelines, and communicate findings to cross-functional groups.
• Build and maintain key internal relationships with senior managers and oversee relationships with key suppliers and third parties.

• Master’s degree in a relevant subject, with excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills
• Solid experience in the pharmaceutical industry, specifically within PRO/COA strategy development and implementation.
• Understanding of and experience working with and advocating for  patient focused drug development.
• Skilled in planning, managing and delivering PRO development and validation projects.
• Understanding of evolving methods and regulatory environments related to COAs.
• Strong communication skills to engage stakeholders, from operations to executive levels.
• Excellent English language skills.
• Valid driving licence.
• Available for regional and international travel, including some time away from home.

Kyowa Kirin International is an equal opportunities employer.

No agencies please.