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Join Amgens Mission of Serving Patients

At Amgen, if you feel like youre part of something bigger, its because you are. Our shared missionto serve patients living with serious illnessesdrives all that we do.

Since 1980, weve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the worlds toughest diseases. Withour focus on four therapeutic areas Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease we reach millions of patients each year. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline of medicines to treat cancer, heart disease, inflammatory conditions, rare diseases, and obesity and obesity-related conditions. As a member of the Amgen team, youll 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, youll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

What you will do

Lets do this. Lets change the world. The Field Director (FD) of Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs) plays a key role in development of medical strategy and guidance of their regional MSL team in the execution of field tactics. The primary responsibility of the FD is the management, performance, and coaching of a region of MSL direct reports. By ensuring compliant execution of field medical plans, strategy, and activities within US Medical Affairs, the FD leads their team to advance clinical practice and improve patient outcomes.

Field Director, Medical Science Liaisons - Southwest Region US - Obesity and Related Conditions Territory to include UT, CO, AZ, OK, TX Accountabilities and Responsibilities include: Leadership and Team Management

• Provide strategic direction and oversight to the MSL team, ensuring alignment with Amgen's corporate goals and objectives

• Actively coach and develop MSLs, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement by evaluating performance and providing constructive feedback to enhance individual and team effectiveness

• Foster a positive, collaborative work environment (within team and across teams) that promotes retention and engagement by recognizing and rewarding high performance, providing opportunities for growth and development, and supporting work-life balance

• Identify ongoing training needs of the MSL Team and collaborate with training partners to develop plan and timeline

• Ensure the MSL team adheres to all compliance standards and completes administrative responsibilities, including the CRM, expense reports, and training modules, in a timely manner

• Lead effectively through change, accelerating MSL progression through the change cycle, to drive achievement of medical initiative.

Strategic Execution

• Partner with medical leadership to develop Field Medical strategy, tactics, and Scientific Engagement Plans (SEPs), including ways to measure success.

• Elevate field medical insights that may refine strategy and tactics

• Identify tools and resources needed to support Scientific Engagement Plans and champion development with medical Leadership Team

• Oversee peer-to-peer scientific engagement activities with Opinion Leaders (OLs), community healthcare providers, and Population Health Decision Makers (PHDMs)

• Develop strategies for engagement and execution at key accounts, in collaboration with other internal stakeholders

• Guide the MSL team in educating and communicating clinical value, outcomes, and economic data to PHDMs within Integrated Delivery Networks (IDNs) and other institutions

• Provide ongoing support and guidance to the MSL team to ensure they meet their goals and remain focused on impactful strategies and tactics

• Ensure that the MSL team has a comprehensive understanding of the healthcare ecosystem and Amgen's business landscape, and guide them in overcoming obstacles, promoting innovation, and adapting to evolution in the MSL role

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Represent the MSL team in interactions with senior leadership and clearly articulate the impact of the Field Medical team

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure the MSL team provides field observations and insights that inform Amgen strategies

• Support congress activities, ensuring alignment with overall strategy

• Participate in and lead project teams that support Field Medical strategies and tactics

• Accountable for modeling and ensuring excellence in cross-functional collaboration between field medical and field commercial to ensure a coordinated One Amgen experience for external partners

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 strong collaborator with these qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Doctorate degree & 4 years of Medical Affairs experience

OR

• Masters degree & 8 years of Medical Affairs experience

Or

• Bachelors degree & 10 years of Medical Affairs experience

And

• 4 years of managerial experience directly managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams, projects, programs or directing the allocation of resources

Preferred Qualifications:

• Pharm.D., Ph.D., M.D. or D.O. (other doctoral degrees considered)

• Seven years of industry experience in Scientific/Medical Affairs at a biotech or pharmaceutical company

• Seven or more years focused on clinical practice, clinical research, or medical research. Experience in a medically related field can include postdoctoral training (i.e., residencies and/or fellowships)

• 3 + years in a medical science liaison role in a biotech or pharmaceutical company Current experience in Scientific Affairs or Medical Affairs at a biotech or pharmaceutical company

• Three years of managerial experience directly managing people and/or experience leading teams, projects, programs or directing the allocation of resources

• Obesity and Related Conditions expertise

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, well 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.

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, 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.