Executive Medical Director, Thyroid Eye Disease

JOB ID: R-189413 LOCATION: US - California - Thousand Oaks WORK LOCATION TYPE: Flex Commuter / Hybrid DATE POSTED: Jun. 06, 2024 CATEGORY: Medical Affairs SALARY RANGE: 322,965.00 USD - 383,290.00 USD

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At Amgen, every challenge is an opportunity. And every opportunity brings the potential to change lives. Our shared mission-to serve patients-has driven our status as one of the world's preeminent biotechnology companies, reaching over 10 million patients worldwide. Leverage your high-level expertise to lead and forge partnerships that advance the biotechnical and biopharmaceutical science that can turn the tide of serious, life-interrupting illnesses.

Executive Medical Director, Thyroid Eye Disease

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What you will do

Let's do this. Let's change the world. In this vital role as the Executive Medical Director for thyroid eye disease (TED) you will lead the development and execution of Amgen's global medical affairs strategy for our TED portfolio, in alignment with R&D and organizational priorities.

This individual will play an integral part in the cross-functional leadership for this disease area and will be a primary representative of Amgen's TED commitment externally. This will include leading and managing relationships with opinion leaders (OLs), medical societies, patient organizations, academia and more.

This role may be remote and will report directly to Vice President for Global Medical Affairs, Rare Disease.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of the global medical strategy for key marketed and pipeline-stage TED assets

• Lead change management efforts of the Global Medical organization in support of marketed and pipeline TED assets

• Lead global external landscape shaping for TED in preparation for new market entry and expansion of existing TED markets by partnering with key OLs (HCPs, societies, patient organizations, etc.).

• Direct and mentor key stakeholders to ensure effective external communication (e.g., clinical narrative framework, scientific platform, core content, congresses, and publications), evidence generation, medical education, and medical insights

• Lead and execute internal communication, education and up-skilling of key medical and cross-functional stakeholders on all aspects of the disease, strategy, tactics, etc.

• Recruit, build, develop and mentor the TED Medical Affairs team, if required

• Oversee resources and budget allocation necessary to deliver on TED Medical Affairs priorities

• Continue to enhance Amgen's reputation as a science-based, patient-focused partner

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What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The Executive Medical Director, Thyroid Eye Disease we seek is an experienced leader with the following qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

• Doctorate degree & 6 years of medical affairs experience OR

• Master's degree & 10 years of medical affairs experience OR

• Bachelor's degree & 12 years of medical affairs experience AND

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree (MD/DO/OD/PhD/PharmD) from an accredited medical/graduate school

• 6+ years of clinical research experience (academic or industry) in the treatment of TED, ophthalmologic indications, inflammatory diseases, or endocrine disorders

• 6+ years of Regional, Local and/or Global biopharmaceutical experience working for major multinational company in a matrix organization with demonstrated impact in a medical/R&D leadership role

• Formal training in a related medical/clinical subspecialty (for e.g. ophthalmology, optometry, endocrine, surgery, etc)

• 10+ years of biopharmaceutical industry experience, with cross-functional role experience

• Organizational leadership experience leading collaborations with external health care systems, integrated delivery networks, accountable care organizations, and/or payerer

• Extensive knowledge of pharmaceutical product development, product lifecycle, and commercialization processes, including but not limited to, clinical operations, commercial, regulatory affairs, drug safety, and medical affairs

• Extensive experience in shaping a new therapy area internally and externally, product launch

• Experience in developing go to patient modules, patient identification, education

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

They will also embody the Amgen leadership attributes which are:

• Inspire: Create a connected, inclusive, and inspiring work environment that empowers talent to thrive

• Accelerate: Enable speed that matches the urgency of patient needs by encouraging progress over perfection

• Integrate: Connect the dots to amplify the collective power of Amgen to drive results for patients, staff, and shareholders

• Adapt: Lead through change by adapting to an ever-changing environment and defining a clear course of action to deliver results

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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 $322,965 - $383,290.

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

Amgen's Commitment to Our Staff

At Amgen, our mission is serving patients. Our staff are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of science to transform medicine and turn the tide on serious illnesses. Central to achieving this mission is our "people-first" philosophy.

We recruit the best talent, build an environment that facilitates career growth, and provide staff with the opportunity to make significant contributions for patients and our business.

We equip all our staff members to live well-rounded, healthy lives. Most recently, Amgen added benefits for transgender employees and continues to pride itself on industry-leading, family-friendly offerings for families of all compositions.

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.

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.

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