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Director Observational Research What you will do Let's do this. Let's change the world. In this vital role you will leads the company's strategic planning initiatives and oversees its operational ...

Amgen, Inc.

Director Observational Research

Director Observational Research What you will do Let's do this. Let's change the world. In this vital role you will leads the company's strategic planning initiatives and oversees its operational ...

Amgen

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Observational Research, Director (Obesity) We are currently hiring for an Observational Research Director to support the obesity franchise. The growing demand for real-world evidence (RWE) from ...

RTI International

We provide healthcare consulting and research expertise to optimize decision-making for ... The Surveys and Observational Studies practice is focused on collaborating with clients in the ...

APR LLC

Epidemiologist

Manhattan, NY ¡ On-site

... observational research, clinical burden, or natural history are evaluated Act as a representative for RWE in collaborative, cross‐departmental efforts supporting development programs Apply ...

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As an Observational Research professional, your daily responsibilities often include designing study protocols, collecting and analyzing real-world data, and ensuring data quality and compliance with regulatory standards. You may work closely with clinical teams, biostatisticians, and project managers to interpret findings and present results. Collaboration across departments and communication with external partners, such as academic institutions or healthcare providers, are also common. This role may require literature reviews, preparing study documentation, and contributing to publication efforts, offering a diverse and intellectually stimulating work environment.
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Observational Research, Director (Obesity)

Amgen, Inc.

Remote

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 8 days ago

Job description

Career Category
Research
Job Description
HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?
If you feel like you're part of something bigger, it's because you are. At Amgen, our shared mission-to serve patients-drives all that we do. It is key to our becoming one of the world's leading biotechnology companies. We are global collaborators who achieve together-researching, manufacturing, and delivering ever-better products that reach over 10 million patients worldwide. It's time for a career you can be proud of.
Observational Research, Director (Obesity)
We are currently hiring for an Observational Research Director to support the obesity franchise. The growing demand for real-world evidence (RWE) from regulatory and reimbursement authorities makes observational research a key component of drug development and commercialization. Amgen's Center for Observational Research (CfOR) is a global organization with industry-leading capabilities to generate generates RWE that supports business needs across a product's lifecycle. CfOR scientists partner with internal collaborators and industry experts to craft, conduct, interpret, and publish observational research that advises decision-making from the early development of a molecule to the design of clinical trials and the safety and efficacy of Amgen medicines.
CfOR studies include but are not limited to evidence generation regarding the frequency and distribution of disease, the clinical burden of disease, the natural history or clinical course of the disease, the design of clinical trials, treatment cost, and utilization patterns, and the safety and efficiency of therapeutic interventions.
Live
What you will do
Let's do this. Let's change the world. In this vital role you will lead a team of epidemiologists to conceptualize, design, conduct, analyze, interpret and publish observational research supporting drug development programs and regulatory submissions, investigating post-marketing safety and effectiveness.
Key Activities Include:
  • 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

Win
What we expect of you
We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. We are looking for a Director with these qualifications.
Basic Qualifications:
Doctorate degree and 4 years of scientific experience
OR
Master's degree and 8 years of scientific experience
OR
Bachelor's degree and 10 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

Thrive
What you can expect of us
As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for our teammates' professional and personal growth and well-being.
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.
Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan comprising 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 including:
  • 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, including remote work arrangements, where possible

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Objects in your future are closer than they appear. Join us.
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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.
Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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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