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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.

Senior Medical Scientist - Global Medical Affairs - Tarlatamab

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will:

• Contribute to the global medical strategy through deep understanding of medical practice and support the Global Medical Affairs Team with the objective of advancing and accelerating the Tarlatamab’s asset strategy
• Support the development and execution of global medical affairs strategy including medical insight generation and translation into medical strategy
• Coordinate with the regions to support the development and execution of the external stakeholder management plan (including advisory boards), communication strategy, scientific platform, publication plan and evidence generation plans (AUEG) for Tarlatamab
• Partner on evidence generation (AUEG; including ISSs/collaborative studies) and ensure key regional/local needs are addressed
• Develop robust external stakeholder engagement and insight gathering to strengthen understanding of the unmet need and increase medical value of Tarlatamab
• Provide support for the development and execution of the clinical development plan through strategic medical insights and optimization of clinical trial execution for all Tarlatamab related studies (in collaboration with GMAT)
• Actively provide insights and support the development of the Target Product Profile
• Enhance Amgen's reputation as a science-based and patient focused reliable partner

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 2 years of relevant experience

OR

Master’s degree and 4 years of relevant experience

OR

Bachelor’s degree and 6 years of relevant experience

OR

Associate’s degree and 10 years of relevant experience

OR

High school diploma / GED and 12 years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years Medical Affairs experience in the biopharmaceutical industry (biotech, pharmaceutical or CRO) that includes collaborations with integrated delivery networks, accountable care organizations, and/or payers
• 2+ years of clinical research experience and/or basic science combined with clinical teaching and patient care activities ideally in oncology
• Experience with stakeholder engagement and interactions (e.g. opinion leaders, advocacy groups, collaborative research networks)
• In-depth understanding of scientific method and clinical applications based on medical, scientific and practical rationale
• Familiarity with concepts of clinical research, clinical trial design, real world evidence, and biostatistics
• Familiarity with Early and Late phase clinical studies
• Sound scientific/medical judgment
• Strong long term strategic vision and ability to anticipate and adapt to rapid changes to the treatment landscape
• Familiarity with regulations 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, 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.

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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