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Amgen

Makes biotech medicines for serious illnesses

Medical Science Liaison - Solid Tumor

Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryPosted on Nov 9
Full-timeTokyo, JapanNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • An advanced scientific or clinical degree (Master’s, MD, PhD, NP, PharmD, etc.) or commensurate experience is required.
  • Work experience in Medical Science Liaison, Medical Affairs, or Clinical Development in oncology is required.
  • Exceptional oral and written communication and interpersonal skills, including demonstrated ability to network, are required.
  • Ability to travel up to 60% for territory management, regional and national conferences and workshops, and company meetings is required.
  • Ability to learn to use new business applications across hardware tools such as PC and iPad is required.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required.
  • A professional and proactive demeanor is required.
  • English speaking ability at a minimum level is required.

Responsibilities

  • Maximize product value through scientific engagement and medical and scientific discussions with key Scientific Experts in the Therapeutic Area, contributing to improved patient outcomes.
  • Conduct field activities in collaboration with the Japan Medical Affairs Team based on medical objectives and the Scientific Engagement Plan.
  • Serve as a medical expert in Medical Affairs.
  • Support sales with unsolicited query management and scientific exchange requests, without planning or performing promotional activities, and act independently.
  • Build and maintain scientific relationships with Scientific Experts.
  • Provide feedback from field interactions to Amgen stakeholders to enhance medical strategy.
  • Support Amgen-sponsored studies and handle requests for investigator-sponsored research proposals.
  • Offer scientific support in line with MSL compliance standards for commercial and other colleagues handling healthcare professional inquiries.
  • Participate in medical tasks and activities as assigned by the Country Medical Affairs Lead.
  • Identify opportunities to enhance the MSL value proposition and achieve results.
  • Promote openness and innovation through actions and decisions.
  • Communicate and interact with professionalism and tact.

Desired Qualifications

  • At least 3 years of previous pharmaceutical industry experience as an MSL or in another Medical or Clinical Affairs role, or at least 3 years of relevant clinical or scientific experience, is preferred.
  • Scientific expertise in oncology, related products, and disease states, and interest in the latest discoveries, are preferred.
  • Project management and presentation skills are preferred.
  • Good knowledge of clinical research, drug safety, and the legal and compliance environment is preferred.
  • English speaking ability at business level is preferred.

About the Company

Amgen

Makes biotech medicines for serious illnesses

Amgen develops and makes biologic medicines, which are drugs built from proteins and antibodies grown in living cells, for serious conditions such as heart disease, cancer, and bone loss. Its anemia drug Epogen, approved in 1989, became one of the biotechnology industry's first blockbuster medicines. Amgen grows these drugs in large tanks called bioreactors, and its products include the cholesterol drug Repatha, the bone-building drug Evenity, and the severe asthma drug Tezspire. It earns money by selling these medicines, mostly through large drug wholesalers that supply hospitals and pharmacies. Amgen was founded in 1980 and is based in Thousand Oaks, California.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Thousand Oaks, CA
Founded
1980

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