Director Patient Copay Affordability Capabilities - US Remote

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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.

Director Patient Access & Affordability (US Remote)

What you will do

Lets do this. Lets change the world! The Director Patient Access & Affordability Capabilities leads the team responsible for managing the design implementation and ongoing operations of Amgens copay programs. This team also develops new solutions to address patient access and affordability needs. It is part of the Patient Access and Reimbursement team and reports to an Executive Director of Patient Access and Reimbursement (PAR).

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead development and of Amgen patient affordability strategies in alignment with brand strategic imperatives and financial goals

• Manage the design implementation and ongoing operations of all affordability programs (most notably copay but inclusive of coupons evoucher cash pay etc) finding opportunities for program enhancements and optimization based on performance and operational metrics

• Conduct periodic copay and financial assistance market landscape and competitor benchmark assessments

• Proactive partnership with Brand team to ensure clarity on performance progress and opportunities related to affordability programs given P/L impact of programs

• Partner with legal compliance and safety on Patient Support Program review and approval

• Partner closely with Value & Access Insights and Analytics and Finance to support financial planning cycle

• Keep abreast of everchanging market dynamics and industry trends for pharmacy and medical benefit products to evolve copay programs and other patient affordability solutions as needed

• Collaborate with Data & Insights to ensure consistent data management and reporting across programs

• Track and report key operational metrics program performance metrics and financials to key partners

• Oversee team budget management and vendor relationships

• Manage resolution of customer issues

• Collaborate with PAR channel partners marketing and sales to ensure pull through of Patient Affordability solutions

• Establish and maintain relationships with crossfunctional partners including but not limited to: Value & Access Marketing Sales Legal Regulatory Compliance Data & Analytics

• Lead and develop direct reports also implementing training/career development opportunities for team

• Build strong culture & embody ONE team approach across Patient Access & Reimbursement Value & Access Brand team and crossfunctional partners

What we expect of you

We are all different yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The strategic leader we seek is a collaborative partner with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

Doctorate degree and 4 years of marketing sales management and/or payer experience

Or

Masters degree and 7 years of marketing sales management and/or payer experience

Or

Bachelors degree and 9 years of marketing sales management and/or payer experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industries with experience in patient support market access marketing or related commercial function

• Copay Industry Knowledge & Experience working knowledge of copay design implementation and operations understanding of available copay solutions best practices and evolving market dynamics

• Customer centric Ability to solution with the customer and patient experience in mind

• Anticipatory Forward looking ability to plan ahead

• Working knowledge of the compliance and regulatory environment for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical space

• Experienced leader Experience leading crossfunctional teams in a matrix environment; managing projects involving multiple functions and shared accountabilities

• Strong financial competence and analytical skills

• Strong communicator Develops and delivers concise relevant and wellsupported briefings and adapts presentation content and style to audience

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 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 salesbased incentive plan

• Stockbased longterm incentives

• Awardwinning timeoff plans

• Flexible work models including remote and hybrid work arrangements where possible

Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.

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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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