Senior Medical Scientist

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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. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline of medicines to treat cancer, heart disease, inflammatory conditions, rare diseases, and obesity and obesity-related conditions. 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.

Senior Medical Scientist – SCLC - Thoracic Oncology

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will serve as a key medical reviewer and scientific expert, ensuring the accuracy, balance, and compliance of US medical and promotional materials while contributing to broader US Medical strategy and execution.

Responsibilities:

• Support the US medical strategy for the thoracic portfolio and pipeline via the US Medical Plan, including launch preparation support and product improvements strategies, in collaboration with the Brand Team, Product Team, Medical Team, and the Development Team

• Support and partner with the Development team to accelerate innovative pipeline by providing strategic input on the US treatment landscape, registrational and product improvement strategies

• Support the development of a comprehensive US medical plan for SCLC pipeline products, including external stakeholder management, scientific communications, evidence generation, and medical education strategy

• Contribute to global product strategy through a deep understanding of the US medical environment, sharing insights, and engagement of external experts

• Facilitate and continue to build Amgen’s role as a science-based and patient-focused reliable partner

• Partner with Global Development Leads and Medical Leads to support evidence-generation activities and ensure the Evidence Generation Plan captures critical US needs  

• Support the continued build-up of Amgen’s reputation as a reliable science-based and patient focused partner

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The Medical science professional we seek has these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications

Doctorate degree and 2 years of Medical Affairs experience

OR

Master’s degree and 4 years of Medical Affairs experience

OR

Bachelor’s degree and 6 years of Medical Affairs experience

OR

Associate’s degree and 10 years of Medical Affairs experience

OR

High school diploma / GED and 12 years of Medical Affairs experience

Preferred Qualifications

• MD plus accredited fellowship in Hematology-Oncology, board certified or board eligible.  

• 2+ years of Medical Affairs experience and/or clinical research experience and/or basic science research in Hematology-Oncology

• 2+ years of clinical research experience and/or basic science combined with clinical teaching and patient care activities ideally in the thoracic tumor field

• Experience with stakeholder engagement and interactions (e.g. opinion leaders, advocacy groups, payers)

• In-depth understanding of scientific method and clinical application based on medical, scientific and practical rationale

• Familiarity with concepts of clinical research, clinical trial design, real world evidence, and biostatistics

• Sound scientific/medical judgement

• Familiarity with regulation and guidelines that govern pharma industry practices

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 where possible. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies.

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.

Sponsorship

Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.

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.

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, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

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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