Medical Science Liaison for lung cancer

Posted:
6/18/2026, 5:42:09 PM

Location(s):
Tokyo, Japan

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

Career Category

Medical Affairs

Job Description

Job Purpose

  • To maximize Amgen's value propositions through first-class medical and scientific projects, services and expertise, with key scientific customers within a therapeutic area

  • To implement scientific programs in local territories in collaboration with external/internal customers

Key Activities

  • Identifies, develops and maintains collaborative relationships with current and future scientific experts, cooperative study groups and clinical trial sites

  • Discusses scientific value messages, clinical outcome and patient benefits with scientific experts and hospital pharmacists

  • Identifies new research opportunities

  • Ensures society engagement: MSL support of international and regional congresses

  • Implements and disseminates high quality medical and scientific educational programs

  • Delivers targeted internal training for selected topics

  • Ensures conduct of work in line with compliance regulations

Basic Qualifications

  • Advanced degree (e.g. PhD, Master degree, RPh, PharmD) preferred or strong demonstration of equivalent combination of relevant educational and professional training

  • Work experience in Medical Science Liaison, Medical Affairs or Clinical Development in the pharmaceutical industry

  • Deep knowledge in solid or hematological tumors

  • Good communication/negotiation skills with scientific experts and internal stakeholders

  • English speaking skill at moderate level would be preferable (basic level might also be acceptable occasionally)

  • Scientific expertise in the therapeutic area, related products, disease state, and interest in latest discoveries

  • Project management and presentation skills

  • Good knowledge of clinical research, drug safety, legal and compliance environment

  • Willingness to continuously expand medical, scientific, market, and industry knowledge

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Amgen

Website: https://amgen.com/

Headquarter Location: Thousand Oaks, California, United States

Employee Count: 10001+

Year Founded: 1980

IPO Status: Public

Last Funding Type: Post-IPO Debt

Industries: Biotechnology ⋅ Health Care ⋅ Manufacturing ⋅ Pharmaceutical