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Executive Medical Director, Early Dev Inflammation

Amgen


Job Location:

Thousand Oaks, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 333957 - 451824
Posted: 23 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 20 August 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
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Job Summary

Career Category
Clinical Development
Job Description

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.

Executive Medical Director Early Development Inflammation

What you will do

Amgen is advancing a broad/deep pipeline of Inflammation programs spanning multiple need collaborative and innovative world-class talent to ensure these molecules become medicines and reach their full potential while helping patients.

Lets do this. Lets change the this vital role the Executive Medical Directoryou will serve asan Early Development Inflammation Portfolioleadfor key assetsin the Amgen portfolio. You will serve as theprincipalrepresentative foran early development portfolio to a range of audiences including executive leadership development partners and global regulatory will develop and translate Inflammation development programstrategies intothe design and implementation of clinical studiesthat can be executed without compromising scientific rigor.

The Executive Medical Director will report into theAssociate Vice President Early Development.

Responsibilities

  • Develop anEarly Development Inflammation team in collaboration with the Early Development Therapeutic AreaHead

  • Ensure the best way to develop and prosecute an early development portfolio

  • Drive thetimelyexecution of multiple assets and studies within the early development portfolio

  • Ensure strategy and executionandpartner closely with Research Translational Safety (toxicology) Precision Medicine Clinical Pharmacology Biostatistics and Clinical Operations colleagues

  • Partner closely with Regulatory leaders to support regulatory interactions and develop regulatory strategies

  • Keep major stakeholders and other senior management updated as the portfolio evolves and matures

  • Guide their team to think broadly as they create innovative portfoliodevelopment strategy all avenues and options have been explored and evaluated before final recommendationsare sent for review by senior leadership

  • Oversee activities related to planning for studiesincluding execution and oversight of study outlines and Protocols for early development clinical studies

  • Collaborate with Business Development colleagues in the evaluation of external opportunities.

  • Mentor coach and supervise the performance of direct reportsto build a highly skilled diverse and inclusive team leading and motivating staff in a complex multi-functional matrix environment

What we expect of you

We are all different yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The candidate we seek is an experienced leader with the following qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

  • MDor DO from an accredited medical schoolAND

  • Five(5)years of industry or academic research AND

  • Six (6)years of managerial experience directly managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams projects programs or directingthe allocation of resources

Preferred Qualifications:

  • MD or MD/PhD plus accredited residency in relevant sub-specialty board certified or equivalent

  • Relevant subspecialty board eligibility/certification or equivalent

  • Clinical research experience in the biopharmaceutical industry (biotech pharmaceutical or CRO company)

  • Eight (8) or more years of clinical research experience and/or basic science research combined with clinical teaching and patient care activities

  • Proven successrecordin how to conceptualize design conduct and analyzeearly development clinical trials

  • Ability toanticipateproblems and find creative solutions

  • In-depth understanding of the scientific method and clinical applications based on medicalscientificand practical rationale including working knowledge of biomarker methods and clinical imaging endpoints

  • A record ofhigh-qualitypeer-reviewed publications

  • Experience functioning as a medical expert in a complex matrixed environment

  • Previousexperience in conducting translational and/or clinical research for both small molecules and large molecules

  • History of solving problems whileexhibitingjudgment and a balanced realistic understanding of issuesincluding theability toanticipateproblems and find creative solutions

  • Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices (GCP) FDA regulations and guidelines and applicable international regulatory requirements

  • Knowledgeable in current andpossiblefuture trends technology policiespracticesand information of the competitive landscape of oncology development and global health authority requirements for oncology drug approval

  • Ability to effectively present ideas and document complex medical/clinical concepts in both written and oral communication

  • Understanding ofresource and budgeting

They will also embody the Amgen leadership attributes which are:

  • Inspire: Create a connected inclusive and inspiring work environment that empowers talent to thrive

  • Accelerate: Enable speed that matches the urgency of patient needs by encouraging progress over perfection

  • Integrate: Connect the dots to amplify the collective power of Amgen to drive results for patients staff and shareholders

  • Adapt: Lead through change by adapting to an ever-changing environment and defining a clear course of action to deliver results

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. is $333957- $451824.

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:

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

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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Salary Range

333956.50USD -451823.50USD

Required Experience:

Director


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