Executive Medical Director Global Medical Affairs Lead

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JOIN AMGENS MISSION OF SERVING PATIENTS

At Amgen if you feel like youre part of something bigger its because you are. Our shared missionto serve patients living with serious illnessesdrives all that we do. Since 1980 weve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the worlds 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 youll 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 awardwinning culture is collaborative innovative and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them youll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

Executive Medical Director Global Medical Affairs Lead

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What you will do

Lets do this. Lets change the world. In this vital role as the Executive Medical Director Global Medical Affairs Lead you will be accountable for development and of the global medical affairs strategy for Tezepelumab and the Thymic Stromal Lymphopoetin TSL franchise pipeline with the objective of maximizing Amgens value proposition.

Tezepelumab is a firstinclass new medicine blocking TSLP an epithelial cytokine critical in the initiation and persistence of airway inflammation. Blocking TSLP may prevent the release of proinflammatory cytokines by immune cells resulting in the prevention of asthma exacerbations and improved asthma control. Tezepelumabs upstream mode of action at the start of the inflammatory cascade may explain why it affects multiple pathways and benefits a broad population of patients with and without signs of T2 inflammation.

It is currently under development also for chronic rhinosinusitis and nasal polyps eosinophilic esophagitis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The TSLP franchise pipeline includes also an inhaled antiTSLP under development.

Responsibilities

• Developing the global medical strategy in partnership with AstraZeneca for Tezepelumab through deep understanding of medical practice to maximize access and reimbursement

• Contributing to the product strategy for Tezepelumab and TSLP franchise pipeline

• Developing and leading of global medical affairs strategy including external stakeholder management communication evidence generation and medical education

• Developing and leading of a global medical communication strategy including clinical narrative framework scientific platform core content congresses and publications

• Developing global external stakeholder engagement strategy to strengthen understanding of the unmet need and medical value of Tezepelumab and TSLP franchise pipeline to appropriate patients

• Facilitating the buildup of Amgens reputation as a sciencebased and patient focused reliable partner

• Partnering on evidence generation and ensuring key regional/local needs are addressed

• Developing and leading of medical educational strategy

• Providing medical insights and advice

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What we expect of you

We are all different yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The candidate we seek is an experienced leader with the following qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

• Doctorate degree & 6 years of medical affairs experience OR

• Masters degree & 10 years of medical affairs experience OR

• Bachelors degree & 12 years of medical affairs experience AND

• 6 years of managerial experience directly managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams projects programs or directing the allocation of resources

Preferred Qualifications:

• M.D. with accredited fellowship in Pulmonology or Allergy and Immunology board certified or board eligible

• Five or more years of Medical Affairs experience in the biopharmaceutical industry (biotech pharmaceutical or CRO) that includes collaborations with integrated delivery networks accountable care organizations and/or payers

• Three or more years of clinical research experience and/or basic science combined with clinical teaching and patient care activities

• Familiarity with global regulatory organizations guidelines and practices

• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices (GCP) and global regulations and guidelines

• History of solving problems while exhibiting superior judgment and a balanced realistic understanding of issues

• Knowledge of pharmaceutical product development product lifecycle and commercialization processes including but not limited to clinical operations commercial regulatory and medical affairs

They will also embody the Amgen leadership attributes which are:

• Inspire: Create a connected inclusive and inspiring work environment that empowers talent to thrive

• Accelerate: Enable speed that matches the urgency of patient needs by encouraging progress over perfection

• Integrate: Connect the dots to amplify the collective power of Amgen to drive results for patients staff and shareholders

• Adapt: Lead through change by adapting to an everchanging environment and defining a clear course of action to deliver results

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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 wellbeing. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture well support your journey every step of the way.

The annual base salary range for this opportunity in the U.S. is $343334 $403728.

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:

• 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 salesbased incentive plan

• Stockbased longterm incentives

• Awardwinning timeoff plans and biannual companywide shutdowns

• Flexible work models including remote work arrangements where possible

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.

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status disability status or any other basis protected by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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.

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