Amgen Jobs

Job purpose

• Lead and develop product medical strategy and plan based on product strategy.

• Key member in the brand team to develop product strategy with and local commercial team.

• Provide Japan position on global/region disease and product related programs.

• Provide medical affair consideration on portfolio evaluation and discussion.

• Lead the planning and execution of evidence generations, publications and medical events.

Key responsibility

• Partners with the brand team in the development and execution of the Local product(s) lifecycle management plan

• Leading and developing the Local Medical strategy and Medical activities for the product(s) in accordance to internal and external regulations

• TA and/or product specific Medical training

• Ensuring consistency of Medical content and scientific messages across various tools and materials

• Visits selected KOL’s and study groups for strategic discussions and protocol development

• Develops study protocols for Local Amgen sponsored studies (AST); supports and executes Local study protocol preparation, filing, review and approval in line with

• Amgen processes and policies

• Works with Global Study Operations (GSO) to ensure preparation, implementation and completion of ASTs

• Supports GSO in participation and completion of global/region studies in the country, including provision of input into site selection

• Reviews Local ISS proposals prior to approval and ensures appropriate

• Local/region/global committee review, if applicable

• Oversees in-sourced/out-sourced medical programs and logistics

• Participates in/conducts Local Advisory Board Meetings, Investigator Meetings and/or Expert Panels

• Provides Medical expertise for pipeline products

• Provides Medical expertise for Health Economy and reimbursement requests

Basic Qualifications

• Master’s degree in life-science or relevant area, equivalent education history

• Minimum of 2 years in pharmaceutical industry, or proven industry collaboration in academia

• 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 strongly preferred

• Experience and knowledge in relevant therapeutic area (Bone)

• Knowledge of pharmaceutical product development, product lifecycle and commercialization process with advanced understanding of other functions; including, but not limited to, Clinical Operations, Commercial, Regulatory, and Medical Affairs

• Therapeutic area knowledge and experience is preferable

• Network of customer contacts in therapeutic area

• Finance and budgeting experience

• Capability of office works and project managements

Competencies

• Medical/scientific expertise, and business acumen

• Fluency in English, both oral and written communications

• Strong communication and presentation skills

• Continuously expanding medical and scientific knowledge as well as

• market knowledge

• Strong clinical research knowledge (study design, study evaluation, medical writing skills, expert panel conduct, symposium and workshop management, KOL management)

• Strong customer orientation; science-based

• Ability to work in a cross-functional team (e.g., Commercial, Clin Development, EU teams, HE, Regulatory, Safety, etc.)

• Role model for others in line with Amgen Values

• Demonstrates leadership skills