Senior Counsel – Corporate Litigation

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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.

Senior Counsel Corporate Litigation

What you will do

Lets do this. Lets change the world. In this vital role this Senior Counsel position will report to Amgens Vice President Law in the Corporate Litigation Group. The Corporate Litigation Group handles all of Amgens litigation except for intellectual property and employment law matters. The Corporate Litigation Groups caseload spans a number of subject areas including antitrust breach of contract commercial disputes securities consumer class actions product liability and government healthcare program matters. The Corporate Litigation Group also works on most government investigations and internal privileged compliance investigations.

This Senior Counsel role will be responsible for managing and developing case strategy supervising and managing outside counsel and regularly reporting on litigation developments. In addition the Senior Counsel will have handson involvement in and responsibility for all aspects of case preparation including witness interviews discovery (extensive document productions depositions and drafting of discovery responses) motion practice trial preparation trials and appeals.

In addition to litigation and investigative work the Senior Counsel will be responsible for counseling other law groups and Amgen employees on business disputes and other prelitigation matters to minimize risk and ideally avoid litigation.

Domestic and possible international travel is expected

While proximity to Thousand Oaks is preferred the Senior Counsel may also be located remotely in the U.S. Regardless the role requires the ability to work client group hours as needed.

What we expect of you

We are all different yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The Senior Counsel Corporate Litigation we seek will have these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

J.D. degree or LL.M. degree from an accredited law school admission to practice law in a U.S. jurisdiction and eight (8) years of litigation experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ten (10) or more years of experience with litigation arbitration and investigation matters for large companies

• Experience at a large multinational law firm

• Government experience desirable

• Trial experience

• Experience in the biotech and pharmaceutical industry

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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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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