Sr Medical Advisor, Oncology

Amgen; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Medical Advisor in Oncology to lead medical strategies and engage with key opinion leaders. This role is pivotal in shaping the healthcare ecosystem through strategic initiatives and scientific exchange. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in medical affairs, particularly in oncology, and demonstrate the ability to collaborate cross-functionally. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to enhancing patient care and driving innovation in the oncology landscape. If you have a passion for science and a commitment to excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• MD with 3+ years or PharmD/PhD with 5+ years in medical affairs.
• Expertise in oncology and proven ability to engage HCPs.

Responsibilities

• Lead medical strategies for oncology portfolio and ensure alignment with global direction.
• Build relationships with KOLs and facilitate scientific exchange.

Skills

Medical Affairs

Oncology Expertise

Clinical Trial Design

GCP Knowledge

Biostatistics

Evidence-Based Medicine

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Scientific Communication

Education

MD

PharmD

PhD

Job description

Career Category Medical Affairs Job Description

Accountabilities

The Senior Medical Advisor – Oncology is a strategic and field-facing role responsible for the medical leadership and execution of Amgen ’ s solid tumor portfolio, including both in-line and pipeline products such as Tarlatamab and Bemarituzumab. The role ensures alignment with global strategies while tailoring for local needs and actively shaping the healthcare ecosystem through peer-to-peer scientific exchange, evidence generation initiatives, and execution of those strategies to maximize Amgen's value proposition of in-line and pipeline products in alignment with product strategies.

Responsibilities

Medical Strategy & Execution

• Lead the development and localization of medical strategies for Amgen’s oncology portfolio (such as Tarlatamab and Bemarituzumab), ensuring alignment with global direction while reflecting local market needs.
• Execute strategic medical initiatives to support the value proposition and lifecycle management of in-line and pipeline products.
• Provide medical and scientific leadership to cross-functional brand teams, contributing clinical and scientific insights into product planning, launch readiness, and value strategies.
• Provide strategic input into labels, regulatory, reimbursement, policy, and promotional materials to support internal and external interactions.
• Determine scientific and medical appropriateness of such materials (e.g., slide decks, publications, educational content) through the established review process.
• May develop and manage the medical product budget and contribute to informed resource planning and allocation.
  

Scientific Engagement

• Build and maintain strong scientific relationships with KOLs and scientific stakeholders to facilitate external understanding of disease areas, treatment landscape, and Amgen’s oncology portfolio.
• As a scientific expert, collaborate with field Medicals for representing Amgen in scientific discussions, advisory boards, and medical society interactions.
• Facilitate early and ongoing scientific exchange to generate insights that can guide internal strategy and external communication.
  

Evidence Generation & Communication

• Identify local evidence gaps and lead or support medical evidence generation initiatives (e.g., Real-World Evidence, ISSs) in alignment with global medical plans and company’s area of interests.
• Interpret and communicate clinical data to external and internal stakeholders through scientific platforms, publications, and educational activities.
• Support the development and scientific accuracy of core medical content and key deliverables such as training materials, slide decks, and congress materials.
• Provide medical leadership in evaluating and making decisions on IME (Independent Medical Education), donations, medical grants, and sponsorships where appropriate.
  

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Serve as the medical voice in cross-functional collaborations, including Commercial, Regulatory, Value and Access, and Government Affairs, ensuring scientific integrity and alignment.
• Provide medical insights to shape policy, reimbursement, and access strategies in collaboration with internal partners.
• Participate in internal leadership and governance teams to influence strategic planning and business decision-making.
  

Medical Training & Internal Leadership

• Provide scientific guidance and training to internal stakeholders, enhancing understanding of the treatment landscape and Amgen’s products.
• Mentor colleagues and contribute to talent development within the organization and may recruit, retain, coach, mentor, motivate, and develop talent as appropriate.
• Uphold compliance with regulatory and ethical standards in all medical activities.
• Ensure that all medical activities are conducted in full compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and SOPs.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• MD with ≥ 3 years of experience in medical affairs, OR PharmD, or PhD in relevant area with ≥ 5 years of experience in medical affairs .
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Expertise in oncology therapeutic area .
• Experience in a hybrid/field role or MSL capacity or strategic role.
• Proven ability to engage and build trusted relationships with HCPs through scientific exchange.
• Deep understanding of clinical trial design, GCP, biostatistics, and evidence-based medicine .
• Familiarity with the Korean healthcare ecosystem and payer environment .
• Demonstrated cross-functional collaboration in a matrix environment .

Core Competencies

• Scientific and Technical Expertise
• Strategic Thinking and Business Acumen
• Clinical and Operational Excellence
• External Engagement and Influencing Skills
• Agility, Innovation, and Learning Mindset
• Collaboration and Team Leadership

Outputs

• Medical engagement, communication and strategy plans including goals, objectives, performance metrics, budget and resources
• Scientific/medical input to cross-functional strategy
• Scientific content and communication materials
• Generation and sharing of medical insight
• Execution of medical initiatives including advisory board, medical education, and congress updates
• Evidence generation execution

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