**Job purpose** + Lead and develop product medical strategy and plan based on product strategy. + Key member to develop product strategy and local commercial team with brand team. + Provide Japan position on global/region disease and product related programs. + Provide medical affair consideration on portfolio evaluation and discussion. ​ + Lead evidence generation and publication plan and execution. + Implement various scientific programs in collaboration with internal stakeholders such as the Commercial or R&D **Key responsibility** + Identifies, develops and maintains collaborative relationships with current and future OLs, scientific experts, cooperative study groups and study sites + Partners with the brand team in the development and execution of the Local product(s) lifecycle management 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​ + Visits selected KOL’s and study groups for strategic discussions and protocol development​ + 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 GSO to ensure preparation, implementation and completion of AST’s + Supports GSO in participation and completion of global/region studies in the country​ + Reviews Local ISS proposals prior to approval and ensures appropriate Local/region/global committee review, if applicable​ + Provides input into site selection for AST’s ​ + Oversees in-sourced/outsourced Medical programs and logistics​ + Participates in/conducts Local Advisory Board Meetings, Investigator Meetings and/or Expert Panels​ + Provides Medical expertise for products​ + Provides Medical expertise for Health Economy and reimbursement requests​ ​ **Basic Qualifications Selection Criteria (minimum Qualifications)** + Master’s degree + Minimum of 2 years in pharmaceutical industry, or proven industry collaboration in academia ​ + Oncology area knowledge ​and experience + 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 **Preferred Qualifications Preferred Requirements** + MD, PharmD or PhD is 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​ + Network of customer contacts in therapeutic area​ + Finance and budgeting experience​ **Competencies** + Medical and scientific expertise​ + Fluency in English, both oral and written communications​ + Strong communication and presentation skills​ + Continuously expanding medical and scientific knowledge as well as market knowledge​ + Strong clinical research knowledge (study design, study evaluation, medical writing skills, expert panel conduct, symposium and workshop management, KOL management)​ + Strong customer orientation; science-based ​ + Ability to work in a cross-functional team (e.g., Commercial, Clin Development, HE, Regulatory, Safety, etc.)​ + Role model for others in line with Amgen Values​ + Demonstrates leadership skills​