Medical Advisor in Solid Tumor Area (LC or GI)

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Job Description

Job purpose

• Lead and develop product medical strategy and plan based on product strategy.
• Key member to develop product strategy and local commercial team with brand team.
• Provide Japan 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.
• Implement various scientific programs in collaboration with internal stakeholders such as the Commercial or R&D

Key responsibility

• Identifies develops and maintains collaborative relationships with current and future OLs scientific experts cooperative study groups and study sites
• 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 LocalAmgen sponsored studies (AST);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 products
• Provides Medical expertise for Health Economy and reimbursementrequests

Basic Qualifications Selection Criteria (minimum Qualifications)

• Masters degree
• Minimum of 2 years in pharmaceutical industry or proven industrycollaboration in academia
• Oncology area knowledgeand experience
• Experience in Medical Department or Clinical Development
• Experience with clinical study management and conduct
• Knowledge of commercialization and business practices
• Fluent in Japanese and English

Preferred Qualifications Preferred Requirements

• MD PharmD or PhD is preferred
• 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
• 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 (studydesignstudy 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 HE Regulatory Safety etc.)
• Role model for others in line with AmgenValues
• Demonstrates leadership skills