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POSITION SUMMARY

In this vital and cross-functional role, you will serve as the International Medical Director (IMD) for Cardiovascular in the Japan-Asia Pacific (JAPAC) region, connecting global medical strategy with regional and in-country strategy and execution.
This position resides within the Global Medical organization and is critical to enable cohesive, high-impact medical affairs activities across individual markets in the JAPAC region in support of Amgen’s pipeline and in-line products in cardiovascular medicine.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Medical Degree (MD, MBBS, DO), Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or PhD with extensive post-graduate pharmaceutical industry experience.
• At least 5 years in medical affairs, particularly within the Asia-Pacific region.
• Fluency in written and oral English (including confident and competent presentation skills).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• MD plus accredited fellowship in cardiology or related medical discipline, board certified or board eligible
• PhD/PharmD will be considered based on individuals’ profile
• 10 + years Medical Affairs experience in the biopharmaceutical industry (biotech, pharmaceutical or CRO)
• Demonstrated expertise (clinical experience and/or scientific familiarity) in the cardiovascular therapeutic area.
• Regional experience, overseeing affiliates within a given therapeutic area.
• Strategic understanding of both global and local medical affairs environments and practices.
• Strong experience with stakeholder engagement and interactions (e.g., OLs, advocacy groups, professional societies)
• Strong track record supporting assets and shaping medical strategies at different stages (pipeline, product launch and in-market)
• Familiarity with integrated evidence generation planning and cross-functional coordination.
• Track record of problem solving while exhibiting sound scientific and medical judgment and a balanced, realistic understanding of issues
• Familiarity with Good Clinical Practices (GCP) and global compliance regulations and guidelines
• Track record of success working with matrixed cross-functional teams
• Exceptional communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills with high emotional intelligence

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Integrate medical input globally for JAPAC markets
• Build strong scientific relationships with priority external stakeholders (in collaboration with Global External Medical Engagement)
• Ensure alignment between global strategy and medical activities with regional professional societies and cooperative groups, in coordination with regional Medical VP and lead market Medical Directors.
• Support above-country activities and programs, including regional medical education initiatives.
• Partner cross-functionally with Value & Access and Global Commercial peers to ensure alignment of objectives within the region.
• Provide strategic advice and medical guidance to larger markets within the JAPAC region as appropriate.
• Approve global content for medical/scientific accuracy for above-country programs, as needed.
• Represent Amgen Medical Affairs in scientific venues to enhance and maintain Amgen’s leadership in the cardiovascular therapeutic area.
• Train local teams on relevant data and scientific content.
• Support and optimize launch opportunities in local markets, collaborating with affiliates to ensure effective execution.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional peers to facilitate evidence generation arising in the region.