Value & Access Senior Manager, Cardiovascular

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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 award-winning 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.

Value & Access Senior Manager Cardiovascular

What you will do

Lets do this. Lets change the world. In the context of a rapidly evolving payer environment Amgens growing emphasis on geographic expansion acquisition/licensing as drivers of growth and a dedication to demonstrate product value Amgen requires an increasingly sophisticated reimbursement and pricing capability to support market access. The capabilities of the Integrated Access Strategy (IAS) group within the Global Value & Access function (GV&A) positions Amgen for future success against this business-critical imperative. This team is responsible for strategic planning of value and access for all Amgen molecules in development beginning in Phase I-II and extending throughout commercialization across the Amgen portfolio. This work also includes lifecycle planning and access support for top 10 markets for selected in-the-market products. Additionally the team is responsible for global strategic pricing including recommendations for global price bands and indication/country launch sequence.

In this vital role you will report to the Olpasiran Access Strategy Lead within the GenMed & In-Line Products Integrated Access Strategy (IAS) team. The Value & Access Senior Manager role will support key launch planning activities to ensure organizational readiness as well as lifecycle planning and optimization of future indications. The individual will be responsible for supporting strategic assessments and generating critical insights to inform the pricing and access strategy pricing policy and payer value story as well as driving the development of key resources to enable seamless access strategy execution across the top 10 markets.

This role is global and strategic in nature and the Value & Access Senior Manager will interact cross-functionally within a variety of teams and in close collaboration with the HEOR Operational Pricing Teams Center for Observational Research (CfOR) Medical and Marketing counterparts. In addition the Senior Manager will work closely with Olpasiran access leads in the top 10 Countries and be responsible for facilitating the Olpasiran Global Access Team (GAT) forum. In addition to product-specific responsibilities the Senior Manager may participate in one or more portfolio projects to support the GenMed franchise with respect to developing a deeper understanding of the latest payer trends and health systems evolution. Such projects will require working cross-functionally within Amgen to further organizational goals within the GenMed franchise.

• Support global launch planning activities for Olpasiran for the top 10 markets including development of access materials for affiliates such as the Integrated Access Strategy Global Value Story and Objection Handler pricing guidance materials negotiation frameworks etc.
• Run and facilitate the Olpasiran Global Access Team forum and ensure best practice sharing across top 10 markets and insights gathering to inform access pricing and payer evidence strategy refinement for the asset
• Support the development and governance process of the Global Pricing Policy
• Support forecast / LRS for LCM indications and review top 10 markets pricing/access assumptions
• With the ASL conduct situation analysis and payer/pricing research of external pricing and reimbursement environment regarding different Olpasiran LCM indications and synthesize relevant information to develop strategic recommendations for the Product Team
• Support franchise level initiatives to develop the cardiovascular market and optimize Amgens cardiovascular business with a focus on payers & policy makers
• The role may involve travel (less than 5% domestic and international).

What we expect of you

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

Basic Qualifications:

Doctorate degree and 2 years of health economics public health epidemiology pharmacy life sciences or related field/relevant experience

OR

Masters degree and 4 years of health economics public health epidemiology pharmacy life sciences or related field/relevant experience

OR

Bachelors degree and 6 years of health economics public health epidemiology pharmacy life sciences or related field/relevant experience

OR

Associates degree and 10 years of health economics public health epidemiology pharmacy life sciences or related field/relevant experience

OR

High school diploma / GED and 12 years of health economics public health epidemiology pharmacy life sciences or related field/relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Launch experience preferably in the Cardiovascular space
• Strong understanding of the US payer environment preferably combined with in-country work experience
• Strong understanding of the payer environment in major ex-US countries including coverage and reimbursement pricing health technology assessment and healthcare policy. Previous ex-US assignment at country regional or global level will be considered a plus.
• Ability to review clinical and health economic literature including disease state information clinical trial design and results and pharmacoeconomic studies in order to understand implications for value to payers
• Ability to translate complex situations and pricing analyses into clear conclusions and to effectively communicate impact to Amgen business
• Ability to plan strategically identify strategic options and trade-offs
• Demonstrated ability to work in a highly fluid interactive matrixed environment and build strong successful business partnerships with affiliate and global colleagues
• Strong analytical skills and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Strong prioritization and project management skills
• Strong oral/written presentation and communication skills

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 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 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

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.

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