Sr. Medical Advisor

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Job Description

The Senior Medical Advisor at Amgen provides medical input into brand strategies and promotes scientific research within the therapeutic area. They also respond to medical queries and train sales and marketing teams on scientific aspects of the companys products.

Job purpose

• Lead and develop product medical strategy and plan based on product strategy.
• Key member to develop product strategy and LCM with brand team.
• Provide China position on global/region disease and product related programs.
• Provide medical affair consideration on portfolio evaluation and discussion.
• Lead evidence generation and publication plan and execution.

Key responsibility

• Partners with the brand team in the development and execution ofthe Local product(s) lifecycle management plan
• Leading and developing the LocalMedical strategy and Medical activitiesfor the product(s) in accordance tointernal and external regulations
• TA and/or product specific Medicaltraining
• Ensuringconsistency of Medicalcontent and scientific messagesacross various tools and materials
• Visits selected KOLs and study groups for strategic discussions andprotocol development
• Develops study protocols for Local ASTs (Amgen sponsored studies);supportsand executes Local study protocol preparation filing reviewand approval in line with Amgen processes and policies
• Works with GSO to ensure preparation implementation andcompletion of ASTs
• Supports GSO in participation and completion of global/region studies in the country
• Reviews Local ISS proposals prior to approval and ensuresappropriate Local/region/global committee review if applicable
• Provides input into site selection for ASTs
• Oversees in-sourced/outsourced Medical programs and logistics
• Participates in/conducts Local Advisory Board Meetings InvestigatorMeetings and/or Expert Panels
• Provides Medical expertise for pipeline products
• Provides Medical expertise for Health Economy and reimbursementrequests

Basic Qualifications Selection Criteria (minimum Qualifications)

• Master degree
• Minimum of 2 years in pharmaceutical industry or proven industrycollaboration in academia
• Experience in Medical Department or Clinical Development
• Experience with clinical study management and conduct
• Knowledge of commercialization and business practices
• Fluent in Chinese (Mandarin) and English

Preferred Qualifications Preferred Requirements

• MD PharmD or PhD is required
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical product development product lifecycle andcommercialization process with advanced understanding of other functions;including but not limited to Clinical Operations Commercial Regulatoryand Medical Affairs
• Therapeutic area knowledge
• Network of customer contacts in therapeutic area
• Finance and budgeting experience

Competencies

• Medical and scientific expertise
• Fluency in English both oral and writtencommunications
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Continuously expanding medical andscientific knowledge as well as marketknowledge
• Strong clinical research knowledge (studydesign study evaluation medical writingskills expert panel conduct symposium andworkshop management KOL management)
• Strong customer orientation; science-based
• Ability to work in a cross-functional team(e.g. Commercial Clin Development EUteams HE Regulatory Safety etc.)
• Role model for others in line with AmgenValues
• Demonstrates leadership skills