Executive Director, Global Medical Affairs, GU, GI & Hematology Platform
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Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients
What you will do
Responsibilities
- Serve on the Global Medical Affairs leadership team to help shape Oncology and Hematology strategic priorities
- Lead the development and execution of integrated global medical strategies across GU, GI, and Hematology portfolios
- Partner with cross-functional leaders in Global Development, Commercial, Access, R&D, and regional medical teams to ensure alignment on scientific and medical objectives
- Leading and developing Global Medical Affairs Leads to drive excellence in launch planning, evidence generation, scientific communication, congress strategy, medical education, and stakeholder engagement
- Oversee the global congress strategy and scientific engagement activities across GU, GI, and Hematology, ensuring strategic prioritization, cross-functional alignment, and budget stewardship across regions
- Drive the development of scientific narrative frameworks, core content, educational initiatives, publications strategies, and external engagement plans
- Engage with key opinion leaders, cooperative groups, professional societies, and academic networks to strengthen Amgen’s scientific partnerships and reputation
- Support strategic planning and execution of medical education initiatives across physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and patient-focused stakeholders
- Collaborate with Field Medical leadership to develop a coordinated approach to external engagement and insight generation
- Ensuring capture, analysis, and dissemination of scientific insights and emerging trends from congresses, professional societies, and external stakeholder interactions
- Support launch readiness and lifecycle management activities for both marketed and pipeline assets
- Provide strategic input into reimbursement, access, and value-based partnership initiatives
- Lead resource planning, prioritization, and budget allocation to support Medical Affairs objectives
- Drive innovation and operational excellence, including the integration of AI-enabled solutions across medical engagement, congress planning, stakeholder management, and medical operations
- Recruit, develop, and mentor high-performing Medical Affairs teams while fostering a collaborative, patient-focused culture
- Continuing to strengthen Amgen’s reputation as a science-driven, patient-focused partner within the oncology and hematology communities
What we expect of you
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, programs, projects, or directing allocation of resources
Preferred Qualifications
- MD, PharmD, or PhD with expertise in Oncology and/or Hematology
- Launch experience in Prostate Cancer
- Extensive experience within GU, GI, and/or Hematology therapeutic areas
- 10+ years of biopharmaceutical industry experience across Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, or related functions
- Demonstrated experience supporting product launches and lifecycle management
- Strong knowledge of evidence generation, scientific communication, congress planning, and external engagement strategy
- Experience partnering with cooperative groups, professional societies, and academic institutions
- Experience managing global and regional medical strategies
- Expertise in medical education strategy and stakeholder engagement
- Strong financial, budgeting, and resource management capabilities
- Experience building and developing high-performing Medical Affairs teams
- Strong strategic thinking, communication, and organizational leadership skills
- Experience leveraging digital and AI-enabled solutions to improve medical engagement and operational effectiveness
- Deep understanding of global healthcare systems, reimbursement environments, and commercialization processes
- Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices (GCP) and global regulatory requirements
They will also embody the Amgen leadership attributes which are: •
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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 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 $325,302 – $440,114. 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:
- 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 where possible. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies.
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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