Global Safety Medical Director, General Medicine

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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.

Global Safety Medical Director

What you will do

Lets do this. Lets change the this vital role you will be accountable for establishment of a highly effective global safety organization in full compliance to worldwide regulations. The role is based in the General Medicine therapeutic area with responsibilities spanning marketed products biosimilar development and early pipeline initiatives in Cardio-Metabolic diseases.

Responsibilities:

• Validate safety signals and lead safety signal assessments
• Develop and maintain Core Safety Information (core data sheet core risks in informed consent forms etc.)
• Prepare/review core and regional risk management plans including additional risk minimization measures
• Prepare/review safety sections of periodic aggregate reports
• Provide safety input to protocols statistical analysis plans and clinical study reports
• Prepare/review safety sections of new drug applications and other regulatory filings
• Serve as safety lead on Evidence Generation Team for assigned products
• Inspection Readiness

What we expect of you

We are all different yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The global medical professional we seek is a drug safety expert with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school

AND

Completion of an accredited medical or surgical residency

Or

Clinical experience in either an accredited academic setting or private practice (including hospital based) setting

Preferred Qualifications:

• Industry pharmacovigilance (PV) experience
• Product safety in the bio/pharmaceutical industry or regulatory agency
• Previous management and/or mentoring experience
• Board certification or equivalent training
• Leadership experience within the safety profile of products assigned with cross-functional team members.

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 where possible. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies.

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.

Sponsorship

Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.

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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