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Amgen Scientific Communications Senior Manager - Inflammation in Washington D.C., District Of Columbia
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.
Scientific Communications Senior Manager - Inflammation
What you will do
Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders across the Inflammation Therapeutic Area and aligned with product strategy, the Senior Manager Scientific Communications is accountable for a broad scope of responsibilities, including:
Scientific communications strategy and development/oversight of high-quality strategic plans
Delivery of innovative scientific and medical content, including, but not limited to: disease state education, digital materials, Field Medical resources, FAQ documents, and/or Medical Information Letters, tailored to specific audiences in the US and globally via impactful formats and relevant channels
Publication deliverables (planning/manuscripts/abstracts/congress posters and presentations/enhanced content)
Addressing Medical Information inquiries/escalations
Creation of payer-related content, timely support for compendia
Support educational events and scientific congresses (booth content/symposia)
Maintain strong partnerships with Medical Strategy & Operations in support of standardization of processes, optimizing systems, and furthering continuous improvement and innovation, including use of digital and multi-channel approaches, as well as definition of impactful of KPIs.
Drive the development of a comprehensive scientific communication plan that shifts based on changes in the disease area and treatment landscape and in-depth awareness of insights across local affiliates and cross-functional partners
Provide support at key scientific congresses and meetings
Mentor and/or manage internal staff and/or vendors
Contribute to management of product budget
What we expect of you
We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The professional we seek has these attributes:
Basic Qualifications:
Doctorate degree & 2 years of Medical/Scientific Affairs experience OR
Master’s degree & 6 years of Medical/Scientific Affairs experience OR
Bachelor’s degree & 8 years of Medical/Scientific Affairs experience
Preferred Qualifications:
MD, PharmD, PhD, or DO with 4 or more years of expertise in clinical research, patient care, Clinical Development, Medical/Scientific Affairs, and/or basic research (other doctorate degrees may be considered)
Prior experience in Medical/Scientific Affairs or Clinical Development within the biopharmaceutical industry, and/or clinical or research in the therapeutic area
An understanding of the pharmaceutical commercialization process and knowledge of the regulatory and legal guidelines affecting promotion of prescription products
Strong communication skills and comfort communicating with cross-functional colleagues and external stakeholders
Demonstrated record of performing strategically and tactically in a highly matrixed environment working with cross-functional, dynamic teams
Experience in strategic publication and communication planning and development of peer-reviewed publications and other medical content
Familiarity with publications guidelines and transparency standards (e.g., ICMJE, current Good Publication Practice (GPP) Guidelines)
Understanding of disease area and landscape and clinical data to enable critical analysis of scientific literature
Prior experience with oversight and management of consultants and vendors
Strong computer and database skills, particularly with Microsoft Office products
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
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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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