Senior Medical Scientist – Oncology, Solid Tumor

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Assist in executing the US medical strategy for the thoracic portfolio and pipeline through the US Medical Plan, which includes preparations for product launches and strategies for product enhancement.

• Collaborate effectively with the Brand Team, Product Team, Medical Team, and Development Team.

• Provide strategic insights regarding the US treatment landscape, registration strategies, and product improvement initiatives.

• Formulate a detailed US medical plan for products within the SCLC pipeline.

• Oversee relationships with external stakeholders and aid in the creation of scientific communications, evidence generation, and medical education strategies.

• Contribute to the global product strategy by leveraging knowledge of the US medical environment and engaging with external experts.

• Promote Amgen’s position as a science-driven and patient-centered partner.

• Collaborate with Global Development Leads and Medical Leads on activities related to evidence generation.

• Ensure that the Evidence Generation Plan addresses essential US needs.

⛳️ Requirements

• Doctorate degree with 2 years of Medical Affairs experience OR Master’s degree with 4 years of Medical Affairs experience OR Bachelor’s degree with 6 years of Medical Affairs experience OR Associate’s degree with 10 years of Medical Affairs experience OR High school diploma / GED with 12 years of Medical Affairs experience.

• MD with an accredited fellowship in Hematology-Oncology, preferably board certified or board eligible.

• A minimum of 2 years in Medical Affairs and/or clinical research experience and/or basic science research in Hematology-Oncology is preferred.

• At least 2 years of clinical research experience and/or basic science along with clinical teaching and patient care activities, ideally within the thoracic tumor domain.

• Proven experience in stakeholder engagement and interactions with opinion leaders, advocacy groups, and payers.

• A comprehensive understanding of the scientific method and clinical application based on medical, scientific, and practical reasoning.

• Familiarity with clinical research, clinical trial design, real-world evidence, and biostatistics.

• Strong scientific and medical judgment.

• Knowledge of regulations and guidelines that govern practices within the pharmaceutical industry.

• Sponsorship for this position is not guaranteed.

🏝️ Benefits

• A thorough employee benefits package, which includes a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, as well as flexible spending accounts.

• A discretionary annual bonus program.

• Stock-based long-term incentives.

• Award-winning time-off policies.

• Flexible work arrangements where feasible.

• Opportunities for career development.

• Financial plans that provide opportunities to save for retirement or other personal goals.

• Support for work/life balance.