Director, Patient Access & Affordability (US Remote)

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.

Director, Patient Access & Affordability (US Remote)

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What you will do

Lets do this. Lets change the world! In this vital role the Director, Patient Access & Affordability position leads the team responsible for managing the operations of Amgens co-pay programs and developing new solutions to address patient access and affordability needs. It is part of the Patient Access and Reimbursement team and reports to an Executive Director of Patient Access and Reimbursement in the Value & Access Organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead development and execution of Amgen patient affordability strategies in alignment with brand strategic imperatives and financial goals

• Manage the design, implementation and ongoing operations of co-pay programs finding opportunities for program enhancements and optimization, based on performance and operational metrics

• Partner with legal, compliance and safety on Patient Support Program review and approval

• Partner closely with Value & Access Analytics and Finance to support financial planning cycle

• Keep abreast of ever-changing market dynamics and industry trends for pharmacy and medical benefit products to evolve co-pay programs and other patient affordability solutions as needed

• Collaborate with Data & Insights to ensure consistent data management and reporting across programs

• Track and report key operational metrics, program performance metrics and financials to key partners

• Manage budget and vendor relationships

• Manage resolution of customer issues

• Collaborate with PAR channel partners, marketing and sales to ensure pull through of Patient Affordability solutions

• Establish and maintain relationships with cross-functional partners including but not limited to: Value & Access, Marketing, Sales, Legal, Regulatory, Compliance, Data & Analytics

• Lead and develop direct reports

• Implement training/career development opportunities for team

• Build strong culture & embody ONE team approach across Patient Access & Reimbursement, Value & Access, brands and cross-functional partners

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What we expect of you

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

Basic Qualifications:

Doctorate degree and 4 years of marketing, sales management and/or payer experience

Or

Masters degree and 8 years of marketing, sales management and/or payer experience,

Or

Bachelors degree and 10 years of marketing, sales management and/or payer experience

And

4 years of managerial experience directly managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams, projects, programs or directing the allocation of resources

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industries with experience in patient support, market access, marketing or related commercial function

• Experience and/or familiarity with design and implementation of patient access support and programs

• Working knowledge of the compliance and regulatory environment for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical space

• Experience developing strategies to optimize patient access within highly competitive markets

• Strong financial competence and analytical skills

• Leadership experience a plus

• Direct US payer, managed care, and pharmacy experience and/or health policy experience highly desirable

• Experience leading cross-functional teams in a matrix environment; managing projects involving multiple functions and shared accountabilities

• Demonstrated creativity in addressing strategic challenges

• Develops and delivers concise, relevant and well-supported briefings and adapts presentation content and style to audience

Thrive

What you can expect of us

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

The annual base salary range for this opportunity in the U.S. is $195,786 - $212,013.

In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan comprising 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 including:

• 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 and bi-annual company-wide shutdowns

• Flexible work models, including remote work arrangements, where possible

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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 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 accommodation.

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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 cancers, 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.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided 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 accommodation.