Career Category

Medical Affairs

Job Description

Job purpose

Lead and shape medical strategy and plan for product and therapeutic area.
Provide strategic medical input into brand strategy, lifecycle management, and portfolio discussions.
Represent the Japan medical perspective in global and regional discussions.
Lead evidence generation, publication, and key scientific activities.
Provide medical leadership across cross-functional teams and support capability development within Medical Affairs.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain strategic relationships with KOLs, scientific experts, and other relevant external stakeholders.
Lead the development and execution of medical strategy and medical activities.
Provide strategic medical input into launch and lifecycle management plans.
Identify evidence gaps and lead evidence generation and publication activities.
Lead advisory boards, scientific meetings, and other key medical programs.
Provide medical expertise for marketed products, pipeline assets, and value/access-related activities.
Synthesize scientific evidence and external insights to inform medical and cross-functional decision-making.
Lead cross-functional initiatives and influence relevant internal and external stakeholders.
Mentor and guide medical colleagues as appropriate.
Ensure all activities are conducted in accordance with Amgen policies, compliance, regulations, and ethical standards.

Basic Qualifications:

Advanced degree in life sciences or relevant area, or equivalent education and professional experience.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, or a related pharmaceutical function.
Strong scientific and medical expertise.
Demonstrated ability to lead medical strategy and cross-functional initiatives.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Proficiency in Japanese and English.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in Medical Affairs, clinical research, RWD/RWE, and evidence generation.
Expertise in rare disease or relevant therapeutic areas.
Experience in product lifecycle management and collaboration with global/regional teams.
Strong mentoring and coaching skills.