About Aerogen: 
Headquartered in the vibrant city of Galway, Ireland, with offices around the world, Aerogen is proud to be the world leader in acute care aerosol drug delivery. Recognised through multiple MedTech awards, including being named Galway Chamber Company of the Year 2025, and twelve-time winner of the Zenith Award for Respiratory Care Excellence in North America, our employees make a difference to patients’ lives every day, having reached over 30 million patients in more than 80 countries. 
 
Today, Aerogen is powered by a global team representing 54 nationalities, working together with a shared commitment to improving patient care. Our talented and skilled team collaborate to innovate, challenge and test not only in relation to our products but every facet of how we work. 
 
We lead the way by finding innovative solutions to even the most complex problems, all in the name of delivering better patient outcomes. 
 
Our business continues to grow rapidly across the globe and, as we grow, our core culture of “We Care” universally connects us. We believe that your ambition and integrity fuels ours, and we are committed to supporting our employees to reach their full potential through tangible investment in their careers. 

What is the role?  
As a Senior Medical Science Liaison (MSL) for Japan, you will ensure the safe and effective use of Aerogen’s devices by engaging with key opinion leaders (KOLs), healthcare professionals, regulators, and partners. You will help shape Aerogen’s medical strategy, support evidence generation, and contribute to educational and scientific exchange activities.

What are the key responsibilities? 
• Build strong relationships with KOLs and external stakeholders.
• Plan and execute the local medical strategy for Japan.
• Present and communicate Aerogen’s clinical data and scientific evidence.
• Support investigator-initiated clinical trials and evidence generation.
• Represent Aerogen at national and international conferences.
• Field-based role: 60–80% travel (mostly domestic, some international).
• Mix of remote, field and office work.
• Occasional long hours depending on project timelines.

What education and experience are required?  
• MSc required; PhD, MD, or PharmD preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in Medical Affairs with leadership exposure.

What key skills will make you great at the role? 
• Strong knowledge of respiratory diseases and the medical device or pharmaceutical industry.
• Skilled in scientific communication, relationship-building, and collaboration.
• Proven experience with clinical documentation and publications.
• Fluent in English and Japanese (written and spoken).
• Familiar with Good Clinical Practice (GCP).

What is it like to work in Aerogen?

​Our purpose is to transform patient lives and our ethos is to #discoverbetter. This also translates to how we look after our people. We want talented, passionate and engaged people to join Aerogen and build your career with us. We understand that your life evolves through different stages, and we are here to support our global team with a range of financial and non-financial rewards and benefits. There’s something for everyone! Here is an idea of what we offer:  

• Competitive bonus plan. 
• Above market life insurance. 
• Opportunities for development and professional growth. 
• "Aerogen Connect" – our employee-led program that helps our global teams unite and have fun. 
• We donate 1% of profits and time to charities and organizations. 
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Visit our careers website for more information about life at Aerogen. 
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Aerogen is committed to promoting diversity, inclusion, and equality in the workplace. If you have difficulty using our application process, please contact us via email at careers@aerogen.com. Please provide your name and preferred contact method.