Description
The Senior Medical Advisor – Hematology is a strategic and field-facing role responsible for the medical leadership and execution of Amgen’s hematology portfolio, including both in-line and pipeline products such as Blinatumomab and Carfilzomib. This position blends medical strategy development with robust in-field scientific engagement responsibilities. 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 hematology portfolio, 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 hematology portfolio.
+ Act as a field-based scientific expert 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 ≥ 2 years of experience in medical affairs, OR PharmD, or PhD with ≥ 5 years of experience in medical affairs.
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ Expertise in hematology 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 and engagement strategy plans including budget and resources
+ Execution of field activities including scientific interactions and engagement
+ Scientific content and communication materials
+ Generation and sharing of medical insight
+ Execution of medical initiatives including advisory board, medical education, and congress updates
