Global Medical Communications Senior Manager - Oncology Therapeutic Area

Amgen provides a collaborative and creative culture in a company with a strong track record of innovation. Our culture encourages open dialogue and diverse views to land on the best solutions, and we help ensure our staff are equipped to excel today and tomorrow.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the development of medical communication resources including but not limited to slide decks, clinical/scientific FAQs, and medical information letters for Amgen's solid tumor pipeline. The Global Medical Communications (GMC) team is responsible for the creation of high quality and high impact global resources that communicate the science and data on Amgen's portfolio. The GMC team works closely with cross-functional and cross-geographic partners including the Global Medical Affairs Leads, early and Clinical Development to inform and execute medical strategies.

Job Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze medical insights and inquiries to inform development of scientific and medical resources
• Drive and/or support strategy and scientific content development for major scientific meetings
• Drive and/or support strategy and scientific content development for advisory boards
• Provide scientific support to other Amgen departments
• Develop disease state resources that educate on topics relevant to the therapeutic area
• Respond to complex global product-related medical information inquiries (ex-US)
• Understand global landscape (disease, scientific, regulatory, etc.) and apply expertise to development of scientific resources
• Analyze medical literature to inform medical strategies and tactics
• Manage project-associated budgets and vendors
• Some travel may be required - approximately 10-20%.

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 relevant experience in clinical research, patient care, Clinical Development, Medical/Scientific Affairs, and/or basic research (Other doctorate degrees may be considered)
• Prior experience in Medical Affairs or Clinical Development within the biopharmaceutical industry, and/or clinical or research experience in the areas of Hematology-Oncology
• An understanding of the pharmaceutical commercialization process and knowledge of the regulatory and legal guidelines affecting promotion of prescription products
• Aptitude in writing and presenting on scientific and clinical data
• Excellent communication (written and verbal), interpersonal, organizational, time management, and project planning skills with strong ability for self-direction
• 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
• Understanding of disease landscape and clinical data to enable critical analysis of scientific literature and communicate implications cross-functionally
• Prior experience of successfully managing consultants and vendors
• Strong computer and database skills, particularly with Microsoft Office products
• Experience with Digital Communications

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.

Join Us

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.