Medical Communications Sr Mgr

Reporting to the Cardiovascular/Bone US Medical Communications Therapeutic Area Lead, the successful candidate will be responsible for developing high quality, scientifically rigorous US resources that communicate the science and data on Amgen's lipids portfolio, while adhering to internal guidelines, SOPs ( Standard Operating Procedures) , policies and industry regulations. This will include, but not limited to:

• Develop de novo US scientific content to be used in regional medical communications and/or regionalize global medical communications resources for Medical Information and Regional Medical Liaisons
• Drive and/or support strategy and scientific content development for regional scientific meetings, including execution of congress deliverables, disease state education programs and developing/adapting scientific content for online resources (e.g. websites, microsites, virtual congresses)
• Drive and/or support strategy and scientific content development for US scientific advisory boards
• Review field-based promotional and educational materials for scientific accuracy as part of the Material Approval and Compliance (MAC)
• Respond to escalations from the US call center to help address external customer questions regarding Amgen's products and pipeline molecules relevant to the therapeutic area
• Monitor and analyze medical insights and inquiries to inform strategy and development of scientific and medical resources

This role requires the ability to collaborate in a dynamic environment with multiple global and regional cross-functional teams, as well as to manage external providers and project-associated budgets.

Approximately 10% travel

Basic Qualifications

Doctorate degree and 2 years of clinical, academic, or industry experience
OR
Master's degree and 6 years of clinical, academic, or industry experience
OR
Bachelor's degree and 8 years of clinical, academic, or industry experience
OR
Associate's degree and 10 years of clinical, academic, or industry experience
OR
High school diploma / GED and 12 years of clinical, academic, or industry experience

Preferred Qualifications

• PharmD, PhD, MD, or DO with 4 or more years of experience in Medical Communications, Medical/Scientific Affairs, Clinical Development, and/or basic research (Other doctorate degrees may be considered)
• Prior experience in Medical Affairs or Clinical Development within the bio-pharmaceutical industry, and/or clinical or research experience in bone health
• Understanding of the pharmaceutical commercialization process and knowledge of the regulatory and legal guidelines affecting promotion of prescription products
• Understanding of Medical Communications activities including disease state education programs, advisory boards, congress/publication plans, and field medical resources
• Understanding of Medical Information capabilities, literature surveillance, adverse event and product complaints requirements
• Experience with marketed products and late-stage pipeline products
• Excellent written, oral, and presentation skills and the ability to critically analyze the scientific literature to form logical opinions and communicate key business and clinical information at multiple levels
• Demonstrated track record of strategic execution in a matrix environment with limited supervision
• The ability to work in teams and interface in a dynamic environment across corporate functions
• Prior experience of successfully managing consultants and vendors
• Strong computer and database skills, particularly with Microsoft Office products

We understand that to successfully sustain and grow as a global enterprise and deliver for patients - we must ensure a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Amgen is committed to unlocking the potential of biology for patients suffering from serious illnesses by discovering, developing, manufacturing and delivering innovative human therapeutics. This approach begins by using tools like advanced human genetics to unravel the complexities of disease and understand the fundamentals of human biology.

Amgen focuses on areas of high unmet medical need and leverages its expertise to strive for solutions that improve health outcomes and dramatically improve people's lives. A biotechnology pioneer since 1980, Amgen has grown to be one of the world's leading independent biotechnology companies, has reached millions of patients around the world and is developing a pipeline of medicines with breakaway potential.

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, or disability status.

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If you're seeking a career where you can truly make a difference in the lives of others, a career where you can work at the absolute forefront of biotechnology with the top minds in the field, you'll find it at Amgen.

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 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 but compete intensely to win. Together, we live the Amgen values as we continue advancing science to serve patients.

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, or disability status.