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Clinical Research Medical Director - Cardiovascular

Employer
Amgen
Location
Thousand Oaks, CA
Start date
Jun 4, 2021

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Discipline
Clinical, Clinical Research, Regulatory
Required Education
Bachelors Degree
Position Type
Full time
Hotbed
Biotech Beach, Best Places to Work

Job Details

HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?

If you feel like youre part of something bigger, its because you are. At Amgen, our shared missionto serve patientsdrives all that we do. It is key to our becoming one of the worlds leading biotechnology companies. We are global collaborators who achieve togetherresearching, manufacturing, and delivering ever-better products that reach over 10 million patients worldwide. Its time for a career you can be proud of. Join us.

Clinical Research Medical Director - Cardiovascular

Live

What you will do

The Cardiovascular Therapeutic Area is seeking a Clinical Research Medical Director to lead the Phase 3 Global Cardiovascular Program for olpasiran (AMG 890) siRNA therapy to lower lipoprotein(a).

The position is located in Thousand Oaks, California, but depending on the situation a remote work arrangement will be considered. The role will report directly to the Global Development Lead for the AMG 890 program.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the clinical study lead to provide clinical/scientific knowledge into the development, design, execution and communication of the global evidence generation plan for the olpasiran (AMG 890) phase 3 program
  • Support cross-functional and global collaborations to integrate broad medical, scientific, and commercial input into the development program
  • Participate and provide clinical input into safety and regulatory interactions
  • Interpret and communicate clinical trial data
  • Author clinical study reports, publications and regulatory submissions
  • Develop key opinion leaders and make scientific presentation at advisory boards, key scientific meetings and external committee meetings as delegated by Global Development Lead
  • Provide clinical content input to materials to be used in Scientific Affairs as well as the Commercial Organization

Win

What we expect of you

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

Basic Qualifications
  • MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school and experience in clinical research
  • Completion of an accredited medical or surgical residency OR
  • Clinical experience in either an accredited academic setting or private practice (including hospital based) setting
  • Experience in pharmaceutical product development and clinical trial execution
Preferred Skills
  • Strong and versatile clinical development experience in cardiovascular and accreditation in relevant sub-specialty (i.e. cardiovascular medicine or endocrinology)
  • Knowledge of pharmaceutical product development, product lifecycle, and commercialization processes
  • Experience with developing study concepts for clinical development and clinical trial designs with cross functional input, including biostatistics, observational research and patient reported outcomes in Phase 1,2 and/or 3 clinical trials in inflammation/immunology
  • Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices (GCP), FDA and EMEA/CHMP regulations and guidelines, and applicable international regulatory requirements
  • Leadership experience/potential as a medical expert in a complex matrix environment
  • Ability to effectively present ideas and document complex medical/clinical concepts in both written and oral communication
  • Strong interpersonal skills and problem-solving abilities while exhibiting superior judgment and a balanced, realistic understanding of issues and resolution path

Thrive

What you can expect of us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, so we work to care for our teammates professional and personal growth and well-being.

  • Vast opportunities to learn and move up and across our global organization
  • Diverse and inclusive community of belonging, where teammates are empowered to bring ideas to the table and act
  • Generous Total Rewards Plan comprising health, finance and wealth, work/life balance, and career benefits

Apply now for a career that defies imagination

In our quest to serve patients above all else, Amgen is the first to imagine, and the last to doubt. Join us.

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Equal Opportunity Statement

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.


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.

Company

We are all different, yet we have this in common: our mission to serve patients. This sense of shared purpose is key to our becoming one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies. It guides us as we continue to launch new medicines and reach millions of patients worldwide.

We live the mission.

We win together.

We thrive on continual challenge.

Our team of 22,000+ scientists and professionals worldwide bring distinct perspectives and experiences to all we do. We leverage our global talent to achieve together—to research, manufacture and deliver ever-better products and greater depth to our mission.

At Amgen, there is a strong correlation between our high level of diversity and performance. Because addressing issues with a wider range of perspectives and approaches leads to more creative problem-solving. Together, we’re transforming the promise of science and biotechnology into therapies that have the power to restore health.

Connect with us to explore how you can Win, Live, and Thrive at Amgen.

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Company info
Website
Phone
805-447-1000
Location
Corporate Headquarters
One Amgen Center Drive
Thousand Oaks
California
91320-1799
United States

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