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Senior Scientist, Medical Affairs Oncology

Summary of Job Description:
Reporting to the Medical Affairs Manager, this position serves as the affiliate’s medical/scientific expert for the assigned product(s) and therapeutic areas. The role is responsible for shaping and executing medical strategy, supporting evidence generation activities, and providing medical/scientific expertise and strategic guidance to internal stakeholders. It also builds relationships with external stakeholders and contributes medical/scientific input to brand strategy, early asset development, and broader Medical Affairs activities.

Major Responsibilities:

  • Accountable for developing and executing a robust medical strategy for the assigned therapeutic area, aligned with affiliate priorities and broader brand objectives.
  • Provide medical leadership and therapeutic area expertise to support cross-functional planning, scientific strategy, and field medical activities.
  • Establish and maintain professional, credible relationships with external experts, academic centers, and relevant stakeholders; participate in scientific congresses, advisory boards, and discussion forums as appropriate.
  • Support the identification, review, and management of Investigator-Initiated Studies (IIS), including scientific assessment, internal coordination, and oversight in alignment with applicable standards and internal procedures.
  • Deliver scientific presentations and medical education to healthcare professionals, individually or in group settings, and develop/update medical education materials as needed.
  • Review and synthesize relevant scientific literature, congress data, and external insights to identify key medical trends, competitive developments, and opportunities relevant to the therapeutic area.
  • Provide medical and scientific input into brand strategy, lifecycle planning, and early asset development, as required.
  • Serve as a key scientific resource for assigned therapeutic areas, including responding to requests for medical and technical information and contributing to the development of accurate core medical materials and dossiers.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure medical/scientific accuracy and consistency across materials, initiatives, and communications.
  • Contribute to the training of commercial and other cross-functional teams by developing and updating relevant scientific training content.
  • Review promotional and non-promotional materials to ensure medical accuracy, balance, and compliance with AbbVie policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.
  • Ensure all activities are conducted in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, industry codes, and AbbVie standards and policies.

Essential Skills & Abilities:
- Knowledge of medical science and regulations – Required
- Excellent oral and written English communication skill – Required
- Knowledge of clinical trial methodology, regulatory requirements governing clinical trials and experience in development strategy and the design of protocols – Desirable
- Experience of job in pharmaceutical company over 3 years – Desirable


Education/Experience Required:
Ph.D. – Desirable
Bachelor or Master of Science – Required

アッヴィは、機会均等を重視する雇用主であり、誠実な企業活動、革新の推進、人々の生活への貢献、そして地域社会への貢献に努めています。雇用機会均等に向けて、障がいを持つ方々も積極的に支援しています。

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