Job Description
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.
Medical Senior Director – Early Clinical Development
What you will do
Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. Amgen Early Development is looking for a strong scientific leader in Early Clinical Development. In this vital role you will be responsible for providing scientific and medical direction and leadership for pre-clinical/early clinical programs for Amgen’s Inflammation/General Medicine Early Development pipeline. This Early Development Leader will develop strategy for and oversee the early phase clinical development of therapeutic candidates from first-in-man studies through proof of concept and translational projects as part of the initial drug development strategy.
Provide clinical and biological insights into the strategy for Inflammation/General Medicine programs and specifically how to best support that strategy within Early Development studies
Mentor Medical Directors/Early Development Leaders to ensure best practices for study design and execution in support of overarching strategy for early assets
Partner with colleagues in Research, Precision Medicine, Global Development as well as other functions across the organization to ensure alignment of goals and effective advancement of early programs
Participate in evaluation of business development opportunities
What we expect of you
We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The Clinical Development Medical professional we seek is a leader with these qualifications.
Basic Qualifications:
MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
AND
5 years of clinical research and/or basic science research experience
AND
5 years of managerial experience directly managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams, projects, programs or directing the allocation of resources
Preferred Qualifications:
MD, PhD with clinical training/expertise in a relevant clinical subspecialty
5 years of clinical trial /drug development experience in Inflammation/General medicine areas with the majority of that experience within an industry setting
strong understanding of the biology of the relevant diseases
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.
careers.amgen.com
In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
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, ****** 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.
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.
Medical Senior Director – Early Clinical Development
What you will do
Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. Amgen Early Development is looking for a strong scientific leader in Early Clinical Development. In this vital role you will be responsible for providing scientific and medical direction and leadership for pre-clinical/early clinical programs for Amgen’s Inflammation/General Medicine Early Development pipeline. This Early Development Leader will develop strategy for and oversee the early phase clinical development of therapeutic candidates from first-in-man studies through proof of concept and translational projects as part of the initial drug development strategy.
Provide clinical and biological insights into the strategy for Inflammation/General Medicine programs and specifically how to best support that strategy within Early Development studies
Mentor Medical Directors/Early Development Leaders to ensure best practices for study design and execution in support of overarching strategy for early assets
Partner with colleagues in Research, Precision Medicine, Global Development as well as other functions across the organization to ensure alignment of goals and effective advancement of early programs
Participate in evaluation of business development opportunities
What we expect of you
We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The Clinical Development Medical professional we seek is a leader with these qualifications.
Basic Qualifications:
MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
AND
5 years of clinical research and/or basic science research experience
AND
5 years of managerial experience directly managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams, projects, programs or directing the allocation of resources
Preferred Qualifications:
MD, PhD with clinical training/expertise in a relevant clinical subspecialty
5 years of clinical trial /drug development experience in Inflammation/General medicine areas with the majority of that experience within an industry setting
strong understanding of the biology of the relevant diseases
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.
careers.amgen.com
In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
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, ****** 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.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Medical Sr Dir – Early Clinical Development – Inflammation position is now open for candidates interested in the Work from home Jobs sector. This role in New York offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Work from home Jobs is a plus.
