Medical Affairs Medical Director, Rare Disease - IgG4-RD

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Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients

At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do.

Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s 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, you’ll 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, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

Medical Director (Rare Disease) - IgG4-RD

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will provide leadership in the development and implementation of medical and clinical strategies. They are responsible for medical staff, ensure the quality of medical services, and represent the company in collaborating closely with external partners.

Reporting to the Sr. Medical Director, Rare Disease, the Medical Director will provide medical/scientific strategic and operational expertise into the planning and execution of the medical support activities of UPLIZNA with a focus on IgG4-RD. . This individual will be responsible for Medical Affairs go-to-market launch planning and execution. They will provide medical input into the long-term vision for the Medical Affairs area to enable health care professionals and patients to receive appropriate medical information. This role requires a high level of collaboration across Amgen and will require working closely Research and Development, Access, Commercial, Outcomes Research, and Publications. Forging a productive and compliant partnership with the Commercial organization will be essential.

• Partner with Senior Medical Affairs Management to advance medical and company goals.
• Leverage clinical and therapeutic qualifications and experience to conceive, develop, and implement projects relevant to advancing the goals of the Medical Affairs Organization at Amgen.
• Communicate and partner with key external therapeutic experts (HCPs) to provide and support high level clinical education.
• Provide a medical perspective to clinical and regulatory organizations, provide subject matter expertise including the utilization of key clinical data and medical trends to effectively differentiate Amgen’s products and services to marketing teams to develop appropriate collateral materials.
• Develop and support key clinical and medical affairs strategies in conjunction with commercial counterparts. Provide ongoing and interactive technical and medical expertise to executive on these strategies.
• Interact and present to government, regulatory, and other partners to promote enhancement of the corporation’s reputation.
• Demonstrate the required “intellectual horsepower” to be a credible expert and develop strong relationships with key opinion leaders, primary and specialty physicians, key professional societies and organizations.
• Provide expertise in the phase3b/4 development programs and lifecycle management activities for Amgen compounds within therapeutic area as well as business development opportunities.
• Assist in the development publication and evidence generation plans using internal and external data sources demonstrating therapeutic knowledge and data analysis abilities.
• Deliver background scientific information and specific scientific project training to relevant internal partners (sales, marketing, business development, field medical team, etc.)
• Lead departmental initiatives regarding support systems and processes to facilitate appropriate conduct and documentation of ongoing project work.
• Attend and support external medical meetings and conferences.
• Partner with Amgen Compliance to ensure activities, programs and projects are compliant and consistent with company policies.

What we expect of you

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

Basic Qualifications:

Doctorate degree and 4 years of relevant experience

OR

Master’s degree and 8 years of relevant experience

OR

Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of relevant experience

In addition to meeting at least one of the above requirements, you must have at least 4 years experience directly managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams, projects, programs, or directing the allocation or resources. Your managerial experience may run concurrently with the required technical experience referenced above

Preferred Qualifications:

• Medical degree preferred (MD or ex-US equivalent)
• Relevant clinical therapeutic experience preferred; focus in rheumatology preferred
• 3+ years in Medical Affairs or and/or experience in rheumatology and/or immunology preferred
• Knowledge of clinical trial development and direction preferred.
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
• Understands their audience; available and able to engage people with varying degrees of scientific background in a meaningful and clear dialogue.
• Demonstrates ability to relate and work with a wide range of people to achieve results.
• Able to demonstrate problem solving and risk mitigation skills.
• Possess a professional, proactive demeanor.
• Personable, likeable, engaging style that encourages a high morale and teamwork.
• Is able to address issues/concerns in a clear, well-informed manner that engages others in a thoughtful discourse; able to stand up in a polite way and make the case.
• Exhibits curiosity when evaluating new approaches and solutions.
• Demonstrates ability to evaluate information and data with a defined, studied process and report results in a thoughtful, organized manner.
• Willingness to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Ability to adapt easily to changing work environment, comfortable with ambiguity.
• Possesses a collaborative, results-driven style.
• Proven outside-the-box problem solver and strategist who champions taking calculated risks and embraces new methodologies that drive innovation.
• Exhibits integrity, honesty and a sense of personal accountability.
• Up to 30% travel required

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, we’ll 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.

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.

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