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Medical Advisor (Obesity)

Amgen

Medical Advisor (Obesity)

full-timePosted: Jul 29, 2026Updated: Aug 28, 2026Japan - Tokyo

Job Description

Career CategoryMedical AffairsJob DescriptionJob purposeLead 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 responsibilityPartners 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 regulationsTA and/or product specific Medical trainingEnsuring consistency of Medical content and scientific messages across various tools and materialsEngages 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 policiesWorks with Global Study Operations (GSO) to ensure preparation, implementation and completion of ASTsSupports GSO in participation and completion of global/region studies in the country, including provision of input into site selectionOversees 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 PanelsProvides Medical expertise for Health Economy and reimbursement requestsProactively 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 historyMinimum of 2 years in pharmaceutical industry, or proven industry collaboration in academiaExperience in Medical Department or Clinical DevelopmentExperience with clinical study management and conductKnowledge of commercialization and business practicesFluent in Japanese and EnglishPreferred Qualifications Preferred RequirementsMD, PharmD or PhD is strongly preferredKnowledge 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 AffairsTherapeutic area knowledge and experience is preferableScientific 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 experienceProject management skills.CompetenciesMedical/scientific expertise, and business acumen with strategic thinking.Fluency in English, both oral and written communicationsStrong communication and presentation skillsContinuously expanding medical and scientific knowledge as well asmarket knowledgeStrong clinical research knowledge (study design, study evaluation, medical writing skills, expert panel conduct, symposium and workshop management, external expert engagement.)Strong customer orientation; science-basedAbility 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 ValuesDemonstrates leadership skills.

Locations

  • Japan - Tokyo

Skills Required

  • pharmaceutical product developmentintermediate
  • pre-launch planningintermediate
  • Englishintermediate

Preferred Qualifications

  • MD, PharmD or PhD is strongly preferred (degree in 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 (experience)
  • Therapeutic area knowledge and experience is preferable (experience)
  • Scientific network with external experts in therapeutic area, or ability to build such network. (experience)
  • Experience in pre-launch planning, launch readiness, or pipeline product strategy is preferred. (experience)
  • Finance and budgeting experience (experience)
  • Project management skills. (experience)
  • Medical/scientific expertise, and business acumen with strategic thinking. (experience)
  • Fluency in English, both oral and written communications (experience)
  • Strong communication and presentation skills (experience)
  • Continuously expanding medical and scientific knowledge as well as (experience)
  • market knowledge (experience)
  • Strong clinical research knowledge (study design, study evaluation, medical writing skills, expert panel conduct, symposium and workshop management, external expert engagement.) (experience)
  • Strong customer orientation; science-based (experience)
  • Ability to work in a cross-functional team (e.g., Commercial, Clin Development, Global/Regional teams, Value & Access, Regulatory, Safety, etc.) (experience)
  • Ability to work proactively, set priorities, and drive execution in collaboration with relevant stakeholders. (experience)
  • Role model for others in line with Amgen Values (experience)
  • Demonstrates leadership skills (experience)

Responsibilities

  • 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

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