US Commercial Operations Director, 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.

US Commercial Operations Director, Oncology

What you will do

Let’s do this! Let’s change the world for those living with gastric cancer! In this vital role the US Commercial Operations Director, Bemarituzumab will help lead Amgen’s next launch in gastric cancer, a high unmet need area in oncology. This Director role will be a key leader in the Oncology Business Unit, overseeing the implementation of the operational go-to-market strategy in the US for bemarituzumab, a first-in-class molecule targeting FGFR2b. This role will focus on ensuring seamless continuity of biomarker testing and appropriate ocular management. This leadership role will require direct line and cross-functional leadership, partnership with global marketing teams, medical, access, corporate affairs, advocacy, and agency teams. In addition to excellent teamwork and communication skills the ideal candidate will demonstrate a passion for patients, delivering for the business, and commitment to excellence in marketing, leadership, strategy, and execution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and contribute to a team culture of dedication, accountability, and innovation, within the direct team, overall brand team, and cross-functional team members
• Drive the strategic and tactical direction of the FGFR2b biomarker approach in the United States
• Manage a contracted field team with the primary responsibility of establishing FGFR2b testing availability throughout launch
• Refine the approach for appropriate ocular patient management inclusive of strategy and key reference materials
• Partner with regulatory, medical, and global teams to develop and execute US-specific approaches for biomarker testing and ocular management
• Partner effectively with CD&A to identify outstanding business …