Global Platform Medical Director, JAPAC, GI

Job Summary

Reporting to the Global Oncology Executive Medical Director, the Global Platform Medical Director will lead the development and execution of the medical affairs activities and provide medical support to gastrointestinal (GI) cancer assets in collaboration with respective Global Medical Affairs Leads (GMALs) and cross-functional partners.

Responsibilities:

oServe as a member of the respective Global Medical Affairs Team

oProvide medical strategic input on treatment landscape in JAPAC to support registrational programs and product life cycle management

oSupport evidence generation activities including investigator sponsored studies and real-world data

oEnable access to medicines through clear understanding and education of treatment value in partnership with cross-functional stakeholders

oSupport the development of the medical communication strategy and related activities, e.g., product narrative, scientific platform, core content, publications, medical education, and congresses

oContribute to Amgen's Global Safety and global Benefit/Risk profile of a molecule and ensure communication of the implications to external stakeholders

oFacilitate and continue to build Amgen’s role as a science-based, patient-focused partner

oContribute to Advisory Board development and execution

Basic Qualifications

oMD/DO degree from an accredited medical school or PhD/PharmD AND

o5 or more years of medical affairs experiences and/or clinical research experience and/or basic science research in Oncology or related medical discipline

Preferred Qualifications

oMD plus accredited fellowship in Oncology or related medical discipline, board certified or board eligible

oPhD/PharmD will be considered based on individuals’ profile

o10 + years Medical Affairs experience in the biopharmaceutical industry (biotech, pharmaceutical or CRO)

oExperience with pipeline assets, launches or supporting mature brands

oRegional experience, overseeing affiliates within a given therapeutic area (TA)

oClinical and disease knowledge base in Oncology diseases, including Hematology, Thoracic, Gastrointestinal (GI)/Gastro-urology (GU), and Solid Tumors

oExperience with stakeholder engagement and interactions (e.g., OLs, advocacy groups, payers)

oFamiliarity with global regulatory organizations, guidelines, and practices

oKnowledge of Good Clinical Practices (GCP) and global regulations and guidelines

oKnowledge of pharmaceutical product development, product lifecycle, and commercialization processes, including but not limited to, clinical operations, commercial, regulatory, and medical affairs

oHistory of solving problems while exhibiting sound scientific/medical judgment and a balanced, realistic understanding of issues

oIn-depth understanding of scientific method and clinical applications based on medical, scientific, and practical rationale

oTrack record of success working with matrixed cross-functional teams