Medical Science Liaison (Lung Cancer)
- Company: Amgen
- Location: Japan - Tokyo
- Work mode: On-site
- Job type: Full-Time
- Posted: 2026-11-03
CAREER CATEGORY
Medical Affairs
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Purpose
* To maximize Amgen's value propositions through first-class medical and scientific projects, services and expertise, with key scientific customers within a therapeutic area
* To implement scientific programs in local territories in collaboration with external/internal customers
Key Activities
* Identifies, develops and maintains collaborative relationships with current and future scientific experts, cooperative study groups and clinical trial sites
* Discusses scientific value messages, clinical outcome and patient benefits with scientific experts and hospital pharmacists
* Identifies new research opportunities
* Ensures society engagement: MSL support of international and regional congresses
* Implements and disseminates high quality medical and scientific educational programs
* Delivers targeted internal training for selected topics
* Ensures conduct of work in line with compliance regulations
Basic Qualifications
* Advanced degree (e.g. PhD, Master degree, RPh, PharmD) preferred or strong demonstration of equivalent combination of relevant educational and professional training
* Work experience in Medical Science Liaison, Medical Affairs or Clinical Development in the pharmaceutical industry
* Deep knowledge in solid or hematological tumors
* Good communication/negotiation skills with scientific experts and internal stakeholders
* English speaking skill at moderate level would be preferable (basic level might also be acceptable occasionally)
* Scientific expertise in the therapeutic area, related products, disease state, and interest in latest discoveries
* Project management and presentation skills
* Good knowledge of clinical research, drug safety, legal and compliance environment
* Willingness to continuously expand medical, scientific, market, and industry knowledge
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