Medical Director Inflammation Rheumatology

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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.

Medical Director Inflammation (Rheumatology)

What you will do

Lets do this. Lets 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 BCell Autoimmune Global Medical Affairs Team in the 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
• Provide medical support to crossfunctional 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

Masters 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

Bachelors 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 Bcell 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)
• Indepth 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 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

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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.

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.

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