Medical Director, Congresses & Partnerships Lead
Thousand Oaks, CA - USA
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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. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline of medicines to treat cancer heart disease inflammatory conditions rare diseases and obesity and obesity-related conditions. 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.
Medical DirectorCongresses & Partnerships Lead
What youwill do
Letsdo this.Letschange the this vital role you will collaborate with multiple cross-functional teams to shape global strategic direction for multi-channel medical and scientific external engagement throughout the lifecycle of therapeutic area (TA) products. This role is also responsible for driving engagement excellence with key external organizations tooptimizeAmgens strategicobjectives.
Supports the design and delivery of a comprehensive global external medical and scientific engagement strategy across external stakeholders(congresses cooperative groups and societies).
Develop the annual globaloncology and hematologycongress strategy ensuring cross-functional alignment prioritization and budget stewardship across regions (ELMAC JAPAC US)and oversee execution to ensure alignment with medicalobjectives consistent communication and streamlined reporting
Collaborates with cross-functional teams regional leads TA Heads and R&D leadershipas well as Commercial and Access partnersto ensure strategic alignment with external groups to achieve successful execution of medical initiatives and deliverables
Defines and supports external engagement needs and opportunities within the global medical engagement strategic plan based on area of responsibility; executes the final global medical engagement strategic plan via interactions with both internal and external stakeholders in partnership with medical leads
Partners with FieldMedicalto develop a comprehensive cross-functional view of key Opinion Leader (OL)congressinteractionstoenhance strategic prioritizationand support delivery ofhigh-quality strategic insights
Provides strategic alignment with Commercial and Access teams on Value Based Partnerships at a platform/TA level
Ensures capture analysis and distribution of scientific insights; forecasting scientific trends from opinion leader networks cooperative groups and/or professional societies; distributing internally to broaden awareness
Integrate AI-driven solutions and champion AI adoption across medical engagement congress planning stakeholder management and operational workflows to enhance efficiency insights and strategic impact.
Manages consistent communication with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment of strategicobjectivesto ensure successful outcomes
Maintain an active role within TA medical team meetings to ensure awareness of potential opportunities for external engagement
What we expectofyou
We are all different yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The professional weseekis a leader with these qualifications.
Basic Qualifications:
Doctorate degree and 4 years of external medical engagement experience
OR
Masters degree and 7 years of external medical engagement experience
OR
Bachelors Degree and 9 years of external medical engagement experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Advanced degree (e.g.PhD MD PharmD BS BSN MBA)
Demonstrated ability as anexpert in a complex matrix environment
Pharmaceutical product development productlifecycleand commercialization process knowledge with understanding of other functions including but not limited to Clinical Operations Commercial Safety Regulatory Value & Access and Medical Affairs
Product/therapeutic area knowledge
Medical or scientific education or experience from similar positions
Strong demonstration of relevant professional experiencecross-functionallymanaging congresses
Ability to strategically developandimplement programs thatimpactAmgens long-term objectives
Experience workingin teams with other medical professionals
Skilled at engagement and scientific exchange with external medical community
Familiarity with concepts of clinical research clinical trialdesignand operational details
Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices (GCP) region regulations and guidelines and applicable international regulatory requirements
Familiarity of local pharmaceutical industry and legal/health system environment
Proven ability to work in teams cross-functionally and independently.
Skilled at effectively presenting ideas and documenting complex medical/clinical concepts in both written and oral communication
History of solving problems whileexhibitingsuperior judgment and a balanced realistic understanding of issues
AIproficiency
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
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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.
Salary Range
205434.80USD -277941.20USDRequired Experience:
Director
About Company
Amgen, a biotechnology pioneer, discovers, develops and delivers innovative human therapeutics. Our medicines have helped millions of patients in the fight against cancer, kidney disease, rheumatoid arthritis and other serious illnesses. As an organization dedicated to improving the ... View more