Medical Advisor (Obesity)

CAREER CATEGORY

Medical Affairs

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job purpose

* Lead and develop product medical strategy and plan based on product strategy for assigned product(s), including pipeline or pre-launch product(s).
* Act as a key Medical member in the cross-functional product team to develop and execute product strategy with cross-functional members, as well as Global/Regional Medical teams.
* 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) medical strategy and launch readiness 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
* Engages external experts and stakeholders for scientific discussions, insight generation.
* 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
* Oversees in-sourced/out-sourced medical programs and logistics , including vendor and timeline management.
* Participates in/conducts Local Advisory Board Meetings, Investigator Meetings and/or Expert Panels
* Provides Medical expertise for Health Economy and reimbursement requests
* Proactively prioritizes and drives medical activities in alignment with cross-functional stakeholders in a complex and evolving environment.

Basic Qualifications Selection Criteria (minimum 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
* 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
* Scientific network with external experts in therapeutic area, or ability to build such network.
* Experience in pre-launch planning, launch readiness, or pipeline product strategy is preferred.
* Finance and budgeting experience
* Project management skills.

Competencies

* Medical/scientific expertise, and business acumen with strategic thinking.
* 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, external expert engagement.)
* Strong customer orientation; science-based
* Ability to work in a cross-functional team (e.g., Commercial, Clin Development, Global/Regional teams, Value & Access, Regulatory, Safety, etc.)
* Ability to work proactively, set priorities, and drive execution in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
* Role model for others in line with Amgen Values

Demonstrates leadership skills

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