Scientific Communications, Senior Manager – GI Oncology

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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.

Scientific Communications, Senior Manager – GI Oncology

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders across the Oncology Therapeutic Area and aligned with product strategy, the Senior Manager Scientific Communications is accountable for a broad scope of responsibilities, including

• Development/oversight of high-quality strategic plans
• Delivery of innovative scientific and medical content (DSE/digital/MSL materials/FAQs/Medical Information Letters) tailored to specific audiences in the US and globally via impactful formats and relevant channels
• Publication-related deliverables (planning/manuscripts/abstracts/posters/enhanced content)
• Addressing Medical Information inquiries/escalations
• Creation of payer-related content, timely support for compendia
• Support outside of US educational events and scientific congresses (booth content/symposia)
• Maintaining strong partnerships with Medical Strategy & Operations in support of standardization of processes, optimizing systems, and furthering continuous improvement and innovation, including use of digital and multi-channel approaches, as well as definition of impactful of KPIs.
• Drive the development of a holistic scientific communication plan that shifts based on changes in the disease area and treatment landscape and in-depth awareness of insights across local affiliates and cross-functional partners Further responsibilities may include Overseeing the work of vendors and potential training and/or supervision of junior staff
• Some travel may be required — approximately 10-20%.

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 strong collaborator with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

• Doctorate degree & 2 years of Medical/Scientific Affairs experience

Or

• Master’s degree & 6 years of Medical/Scientific Affairs experience

Or

• Bachelor’s degree & 8 years of Medical/Scientific Affairs experience

Or

• Associates degree & 10 years of Medical/Scientific Affairs experience

Or

• High school diploma / GED & 12 years of Medical/Scientific Affairs experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• MD, PharmD, PhD, or DO with 4 or more years of expertise in clinical research, patient care, Clinical Development, Medical/Scientific Affairs, and/or basic research (other doctorate degrees may be considered)
• Prior experience in Medical/Scientific Affairs or Clinical Development within the biopharmaceutical industry, and/or clinical or research in the therapeutic area
• An understanding of the pharmaceutical commercialization process and knowledge of the regulatory and legal guidelines affecting promotion of prescription products
• Experience in publication planning, publications guidelines and transparency standards (e.g., ICMJE, current Good Publication Practice (GPP) Guidelines GPP)
• Understanding of disease area and landscape and clinical data to enable critical analysis of scientific literature and communicate implications cross-functionally
• Prior experience of optimally managing consultants and vendors
• Strong computer and database skills, particularly with Microsoft Office products

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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