Medical Science Liaison (Solid Tumor)
- LocationJapan - Tokyo
- Work typeRemote
- EmploymentFull-time
- Posted9 November 2026
- SourceAmgen's careers page (Workday)
Live checkFirst seen 2 h ago; still listed on Amgen's careers page 2 h ago.
At a glance
- Experience3+ years
- EducationPhD
- Skills and toolsMicrosoft Office
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Career Category
Medical Affairs
Job Description
Job Description
- Maximize Amgen's product values through scientific engagement activities based on medical and scientific discussions with key Scientific Expert (SE) in the Therapeutic Area and ultimately contribute to improving patient outcomes.
- Conducts field activities in collaboration with Japan Medical Affairs Team (JMAT) based on medical objectives and Scientific Engagement Plan (SEP).
- The MSL will serve as a medical expert in Medical Affairs.
- The MSL does not plan and perform activities for promotion but supports sales on unsolicited queries management and scientific exchange request and acts independently.
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain scientific relationships with Scientific Experts.
- Provide valuable feedback from field interactions to Amgen stakeholders to enhance the 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 (HCP) inquiries.
- Participate in medical tasks and activities as assigned by the Country Medical Affairs Lead.
- Identify opportunities to enhance the MSL value proposition, achieve results, and exemplify Amgen's values and leadership attributes.
- Communicate and interact with professionalism and tact.
- Promote openness and innovation through actions and decisions.
Basic Qualifications and Skills Required
- Advanced scientific or clinical degree (Master, MD, PhD, NP, Pharm D, etc.) or commensurate experience required.
- Work experience in Medical Science Liaison, Medical Affairs or Clinical Development in oncology area.
- Exceptional oral and written communication and interpersonal skills (including strong demonstration of ability to network) required.
- Ability to travel up to 60% for territory management, attendance at regional and national conferences/workshops, and attendance at company meetings.
- Must have ability to learn to use new business applications across hardware tools (e.g., PC, iPad).
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Professional, proactive demeanor
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- English speaking skill at minimum level
Preferred Qualifications
- At least 3 years previous pharmaceutical industry experience as an MSL or other Medical/Clinical Affairs role or a minimum of 3 years relevant clinical/scientific experience is preferred.
- Scientific expertise in the oncology area, related products, disease state, and interested in latest discoveries.
- Project management and presentation skills.
- Good knowledge of clinical research, drug safety, legal and compliance environment.
- English speaking skill at business level.
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