Executive Director, Patient Access & Reimbursement (Medical Benefit)

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Job Description

At Amgen if you feel like you are 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.

What you will do

Lets do this. Lets change the this vital role the Executive Director Patient Access & Reimbursement (Medical Benefit) is part of the Patient Access and Reimbursement leadership team and reports to Head of Patient Access and Reimbursement. This role leads the teams responsible for shaping the current and future strategy for the Medical Benefit portfolio.

Key areas of responsibility include:

• Provide oversight leadership and direction with respect to the patient access strategy and overall fulfillment journey for brands under the medical benefit including Bone Tezspire Nephrology Oncology Retina Avsola

• Oversee development maintenance and execution of access plans on all covered products

• Engage with brand leads and relevant GMs to ensure alignment and consistency with overarching brand strategy

• Promote an environment of innovation and continuous improvement in helping patients gain access to Amgen medicines

• Demonstrate a commitment to team well-being and development.

• Ensure teams are operating compliantly

• Establish team-level goals and priorities to accomplish and how to measure and track success

• Collaborate with US Value and Access and other cross functional teams/peers to deliver broader access goals for the respective brands

• Collaborate with Patient Access and Reimbursement Leadership team in support of vision and team

• Lead develop and overall inspire a team working toward the same mission and goals

What we expect of you

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

Basic Qualifications:

• Doctorate degree & 6 years of Access Marketing and/or Sales Leadership experience OR

• Masters degree & 10 years of Access Marketing and/or Sales Leadership experience OR

• Bachelors degree & 12 years of Access Marketing and/or Sales Leadership 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:

• 10 years of Access Marketing and/or Sales Leadership experience

• Leadership experience in managing leaders of leaders

• Direct US payer managed care and medical benefit experience and/or health policy experience highly desirable

• Executive communication and presentation skills

• Experience developing strategies to optimize patient access within highly competitive markets

• Experience and/or familiarity with design and implementation of patient access support and programs

• Experience leading cross-functional teams in a matrix environment; managing projects involving multiple functions and shared accountabilities

• Demonstrated creativity in addressing strategic challenges

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 annual base salary range for this opportunity in the U.S is $282049 to $327369.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 sales-based incentive plan

• Stock-based long-term incentives

• Award-winning time-off plans and bi-annual company-wide 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 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 for this role is not guaranteed.

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