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Join Amgen 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.

What You Will Do

Effectively lead, develop, and mentor a team of scientists.

Be the technical expert in a cross‑functional team to identify evidence needs; develop the RWE plan to support the product development and commercialization strategy; and develop, maintain, and expand a portfolio of observational research activities to support these strategies.

Design and execute studies to support evidence generation such as identifying appropriate patient populations, assessing disease burden and resource utilization, obtaining product registrations and label‑expansions, meeting post‑marketing requirements/commitments, and product differentiation.

Find opportunities to substitute for and/or complement interventional studies to reduce time and cost of drug development.

Influence cross‑functional team members as to the appropriate use and timing of non‑interventional research to answer high‑priority strategic business questions.

Leverage real‑world data and CFOR analytic approaches to inform high‑value business decisions for multiple stakeholders.

Track business and functional priorities and align resources against those priorities.

Participate in initiatives to improve capabilities within CFOR and provide input into CFOR meetings.

Develop and maintain relationships with key leaders in observational research.

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 4 years of scientific experience.

or Masters degree and 7 years of scientific experience.

or Bachelors degree and 9 years of scientific experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Doctorate in Epidemiology or other subject with high observational research content.

Experience in the design, execution, and analysis of observational research studies within Pharmaceutical or Public Health setting.

Experience in research to support drug development.

Experience in observational research project planning and management.

Excellent verbal and writing communication and interpersonal skills.

Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams.

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 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 toward 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.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer 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.

To Apply Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team. careers.amgen.com

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