Medical Science Liaison (Lung Cancer)

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Job Description

Job Purpose

• To maximize Amgen's value propositions through first-class medical and scientific projects, services and expertise, with key scientific customers within a therapeutic area
• To implement scientific programs in local territories in collaboration with external/internal customers

Key Activities

• Identifies, develops and maintains collaborative relationships with current and future scientific experts, cooperative study groups and clinical trial sites
• Discusses scientific value messages, clinical outcome and patient benefits with scientific experts and hospital pharmacists
• Identifies new research opportunities
• Ensures society engagement: MSL support of international and regional congresses
• Implements and disseminates high quality medical and scientific educational programs
• Delivers targeted internal training for selected topics
• Ensures conduct of work in line with compliance regulations

Basic Qualifications

• Advanced degree (e.g. PhD, Master degree, RPh, PharmD) preferred or strong demonstration of equivalent combination of relevant educational and professional training
• Work experience in Medical Science Liaison, Medical Affairs or Clinical Development in the pharmaceutical industry
• Deep knowledge in solid or hematological tumors
• Good communication/negotiation skills with scientific experts and internal stakeholders
• English speaking skill at moderate level would be preferable (basic level might also be acceptable occasionally)
• Scientific expertise in the therapeutic area, related products, disease state, and interest in latest discoveries
• Project management and presentation skills
• Good knowledge of clinical research, drug safety, legal and compliance environment
• Willingness to continuously expand medical, scientific, market, and industry knowledge