Executive Director, US Launch Lead – Prostate (STEAP-1 bi-specific)

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At Amgen if you feel like you are a 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 US Launch Lead for prostate cancer (STEAP-1 bi-specific) is accountable for designing and delivering the US launch strategy for one of Amgens most strategically important oncology products. This role owns the end-to-end US commercial launchfrom early market shaping through post-launch executionand serves as the single-point commercial leader responsible for ensuring launch excellence durable uptake and long-term sustainable brand product represents a significant opportunity to advance Amgens oncology portfolio and redefine treatment paradigms. Success in this role requires a seasoned commercial leader with deep experience in launch planning marketing excellence market creation and cross-functional orchestrationsomeone who can translate scientific innovation into a compelling differentiated brand narrative that resonates with customers and drives adoption at Executive Director is a member of the Oncology Business Unit Senior Leadership Team (OBU SLT) and plays a critical role in shaping the broader US Oncology commercial strategy culture and operating model.

Key responsibilities include:

US Launch Strategy & Readiness

• Working closely with core partners such as Global Commercial team to lead the comprehensive US launch strategy ensuring seamless execution from pre-approval through launch and into early commercialization

• Define the launch ambition success metrics and critical path milestones across all functions

• Lead scenario planning and launch risk mitigation across regulatory outcomes competitive dynamics access scenarios and supply considerations.

• Collaborate on launch strategy and readiness with key functions including Field Access Medical Patient Support Digital and Corporate Affairs

Market Definition & Market Creation

• Define the US market opportunity including target patient populations lines of therapy care pathways and key decision-makers

• Identify unmet needs adoption barriers and behavioral drivers; translate these insights into market-shaping strategies

• Serve as the in-house US commercial authority on product market competitive landscape and evolving standard of care

Brand Strategy Positioning & Messaging

• Leverage Global strategic platform to create the US brand strategy value proposition and long-term growth narrative

• Lead development of the core messaging platform ensuring scientific credibility customer relevance and strategic differentiation.

• Ensure consistent compelling storytelling across all touchpointsHCP payer patient and internal audiences

Cross-Functional & Matrix Leadership

• Lead a highly integrated cross-functional launch team spanning Marketing Global Commercial Sales Medical Market Access HEOR Regulatory Legal Digital and Operations

• Establish clear governance decision rights and accountability across the matrix.

• Partner with Global teams to ensure strong US input into global strategy while tailoring execution to US market realities

Field & Access Enablement

• Ensure the Field organization is launch-ready with clear strategy compelling materials and confidence in the value story

• Partner with Market Access to shape pricing reimbursement and contracting strategies aligned with brand objectives and customer needs

• Oversee development of patient support and access solutions that enable rapid and equitable uptake

People Culture & Leadership

• Build develop and inspire high-performing commercial team modeling leadership behaviors that promote accountability inclusion and continuous improvement

• Act as a visible decisive leader who brings clarity amid ambiguity and momentum through complexity

• Partner with the BU General Manager OBU SLT and other Brand Leads to reinforce a strong sense of purpose collaboration and executional excellence across the OBU

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 Marketing experience OR

• Masters degree & 10 years of Marketing experience OR

• Bachelors degree & 12 years of Marketing experience AND

• 6 years of managerial experience directly managing people and/or leading teams projects programs or resource allocation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 8 years of progressive commercial leadership experience within the biopharmaceutical or biotechnology industry

• Leading one or more major US product launches ideally in oncology (particularly prostate cancer) or other complex specialty markets

• Experience launching first-in-class best-in-class or market-creating assets strongly preferred

• Ability to translate complex science and data into clear differentiated commercial strategies

• Deep understanding of US market access pricing reimbursement and policy dynamics

• Analytical mindset with experience using insights forecasting and scenario planning to guide decisions

• Experience leading large cross-functional teams in a highly matrixed environment

• Executive presence with the ability to distill a strong brand narrative influence senior leaders challenge constructively and drive alignment

• Experienced people leader with a passion for developing talent and building high-performing teams

• Oncology experience strongly preferred with additional preference for experience in prostate cancer; experience with immuno-oncology novel mechanisms or biomarker-driven therapies is a plus

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 286327 to 350886.00. 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 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 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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