US Medical Lead, Rheumatology/Dermatology

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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 Derm/Rheum Medical Lead

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will be accountable for developing and implementing the US Medical Affairs strategies for Amgen’s Derm/Rheum portfolio of assets. Through excellent cross-functional collaboration and a deep understanding of the treatment landscape in the US, the US Derm/Rheum Medical lead will provide strategic direction in developing the US Medical strategies and plans in alignment with US Commercial Derm/Rheum product and franchise strategies.

• Collaborate, support, actively contribute, and closely partner with the US Medical Inflammation TA Head to ensure the success of the US Inflammation Medical team.
• Provide support and leadership as the US Derm/Rheum Medical Lead through consistent 1:1 interactions supporting medical strategy and overseeing development of resources to enable US Medical Affairs execution excellence (inclusive of Pubs, SciComm, marketing, advocacy, CfOR, HEOR, Training, External Engagement, and Field MSL representatives).
• Together with the US Medical cross-functional team, develop a comprehensive US Derm/Rheum medical plan for marketed and pipeline products, including external partner management, scientific communications, evidence generation, and medical education strategy.
• Develop and implement the US Medical strategy for the Derm/Rheum pipeline and pre-launch products via the US Medical Launch Plan, including launch preparation support and product improvements strategies, in collaboration with the US Medical TA Head, US Brand Team, and Global Medical.
• Contribute to the US and global product strategies through a deep understanding of the US medical environment and clinical practices in the Derm/Rheum space, engagement with external experts, field medical teams, and insights sharing.
• Elevate critical insights that may impact current strategy in a timely manner and ensure delivery of actionable US insights to key internal partners.
• Facilitate and continue to build Amgen’s role as a science-based and patient-focused reliable partner.
• Collaborate with the US Field Medical team to develop and implement a multidisciplinary US external engagement plan.
• Stay current of external landscape and competition with appropriate surveillance of key medical journals, newsletters/ websites, congresses, and webinars from key medical societies.
• Lead regular US Medical Team meetings to ensure alignment across key US cross-functional partners (inclusive of Pubs, SciComm, marketing, advocacy, CfOR, HEOR, Training, External Engagement and Field MSL representatives).
• Participate in Global Medical Affairs team meetings and ensure representation of the US Medical Affairs perspectives and interests in global initiatives.
• Partner with the Global Medical, CfOR, and HEOR teams to accelerate innovative pipeline by providing strategic input on the US treatment landscape, registrational and product improvement strategies
• Partner with Global Medical and Development Leads and other US Medical cross-functional teams on evidence-generation activities to ensure the Evidence Generation Plan captures critical US needs.
• Ensure successful implementation of US Medical Affairs Plans, including partnership and alignment with key internal partners to support strategy pull-through.
• Develop and manage US Medical budget for the supported products in partnership with medical cross-functional partners, navigating real-time changes, including buy-ups, reductions, resource changes, and budgetary re-prioritizations with budget planning

What we expect of you

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

Basic Qualifications:

Doctorate degree and 4 years of relevant experience

OR

Master’s degree and 7 years of relevant experience

OR

Bachelor’s degree and 9 years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• MD, board certified or board eligible.
• 5+ years of Medical Affairs experience in the pharma/biotech industry
• 5+ years of patient clinical experience
• Management and leadership experience in a direct report and non-direct report framework with complex cross-functional responsibilities

What you can expect of us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, we’ll support your journey every step of the way.

The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.

In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility, comprising of 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 that may include:

• A 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
• Flexible work models, including remote and hybrid work arrangements, where possible

Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.

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Application deadline

Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.

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 and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease.

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