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Amgen Medical Director, Inflammation (Rheumatology) in Washington D.C., District Of Columbia
Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients
At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do.
Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas –Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease– we reach millions of patients each year. As a member of the Amgen team, you’ll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives.
Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.
Medical Director, Inflammation (Rheumatology)
What you will do
Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will support the implementation of Global Medical strategy and tactics including evidence generation, medical communication, and external engagement, under the guidance of the Global Medical Affairs Lead.
Key core responsibilities include:
Assist the B-Cell Autoimmune Global Medical Affairs Team in the execution of the global product medical strategy, via implementation of the Global Medical Plan.
Liaise with affiliate Medical teams to support implementation of the global strategy in local plans
Support global communication efforts through leading publications, partnering to deliver impactful medical field resources, and assisting with global medical field team training
Provide strategic direction and medical support for RWE study design and execution
Provide medical support to cross-functional partners to support global results
Support synthesis of scientific and clinical insights from key markets and translate them into actionable strategies
Facilitate scientific engagements across a broad range of stakeholders, including but not limited to meetings with key opinion leaders, professional societies, and patient advocacy groups, and at advisory board meetings
Lead medical congress preparations, including logistics / medical field coordination and engagement with external stakeholders
What we expect of you
We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The dynamic professional we seek is a leader with these qualifications.
Basic Qualifications:
Doctorate degree and 4 years of medical affairs experiences and/or clinical research experience and/or basic science research in Rheumatology or related medical subject area experience
OR
Master’s degree and 8 years of medical affairs experiences and/or clinical research experience and/or basic science research in Rheumatology or related medical subject area experience
OR
Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of medical affairs experience and/or clinical research experience and/or basic science research in Rheumatology or related medical subject area experience
In addition to meeting at least one of the above requirements, you must have at least 4 years experience directly managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams, projects, programs, or directing the allocation or resources. Your managerial experience may run concurrently with the required technical experience referenced above.
Preferred Qualifications:
Fluency in rheumatology, immunology, and autoimmune conditions involving B-cell dysfunction
Demonstrated ability as a medical expert in a complex matrix environment
Pharmaceutical product development, product lifecycle and commercialization process knowledge with understanding of other functions; including, but not limited to, Clinical Operations, Commercial, Safety, Regulatory, Value & Access, and Medical Affairs
Skilled at effectively presenting ideas and documenting complex medical/clinical concepts in both written and oral communication
Skilled at stakeholder engagement and cultivating meaningful relationships, including leading scientific exchange with external medical community (e.g., OLs, advocacy groups, payers)
History of solving problems while exhibiting superior judgment and a balanced, realistic understanding of issues
Experience in regional/local medical practice and healthcare ecosystems
Scientific publication experience (developing manuscripts and/or congress abstracts)
In-depth understanding of the scientific method and clinical applications based on medical, scientific and practical rationale
Familiarity with concepts of clinical research and clinical trial design, including biostatistics
Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices (GCP), region regulations and guidelines, and applicable international regulatory requirements
Familiarity of local pharmaceutical industry and legal/health system environment
What you can expect of us
As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, we’ll support your journey every step of the way.
The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.
In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility, comprising of health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities that may include:
A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts
A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan
Stock-based long-term incentives
Award-winning time-off plans
Flexible work models, including remote and hybrid work arrangements, where possible
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Application deadline
Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.
As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease.
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