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How might you defy imagination?
If you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you areAt amgen, our shared mission—to serve patients—drives all that we doIt is key to our becoming one of the world’s leading biotechnology companiesWe are global collaborators who achieve together—researching, manufacturing, and delivering ever-better products that reach over 10 million patients worldwideIt’s time for a career you can be proud ofJoin us.
Observational research director - oncology
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What you will do
Let’s do thisLet’s change the worldIn this leadership role you will lead center for observational research activities for assets in the oncology therapeutic areaThe director will be responsible for establishing strategic direction and providing technical and managerial leadership.
With a constantly growing demand for information from regulatory and reimbursement agencies, observational research (or) is a critical component in drug development and commercializationAmgen’s center for observational research (cfor) partners with internal and external teams to generate real world evidence for multiple stakeholders across the product lifecycleCfor gives evidence regarding the frequency, distribution, clinical burden, natural history and clinical course of disease, the design of clinical trials, cost and utilization patterns and the safety and efficiency of interventions.
Crafting and executing studies to support evidence generation such as identifying appropriate patient populations, assessing disease burden and resource utilization, acquiring product registrations and label-expansions, meeting post-marketing requirements/commitments and product differentiation.
Finding opportunities to substitute for and/or complement interventional studies to reduce time and cost of drug development.
Influencing cross-functional partners in the utilization and timing of non-interventional research to answer high-priority strategic business questions.
Using real-world data and cfor analytic approaches to inform high-value business decisions for multiple partners.
Supervising business and functional priorities and aligning resources for those priorities.
Giving to the mission of the cfor including progressing innovative epidemiological methods and analytical capabilities to support the cfor’s leadership role within amgen and the industry.
Leading, developing and mentoring staff and teams.
Participating in initiatives to improve capabilities within the cfor and providing input.
Supporting the development of product and cfor strategies.
Developing and maintaining relationships with organizational leaders.
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What we expect of you
We are all different, yet we all use our outstanding contributions to serve patientsThe observational research director we seek will have these qualifications
Basic qualifications:
Doctorate degree and 4 years of related research and scientific experience
Master`s degree and 7 years of related research and scientific experience
Bachelor`s degree and 9 years of related research and scientific experience
Preferred qualifications:
Doctorate in epidemiology or other subject with high observational research content.
Experience in the design, execution and analysis of observation research studies within pharmaceutical and/or public health settings.
Experience in research to support drug development.
Experience in observational research project planning and management.
Previous experience in leading, growing, developing and handling direct staff and teams.
Excellent communication, presentation and social skills.
Proven experience working with and leading multi-disciplinary teams.
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What you can expect of us
As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, so we work to care for our teammates’ professional and personal growth and well-being.
Vast opportunities to learn and move up and across our global organization
Diverse and inclusive community of belonging, where teammates are empowered to bring ideas to the table and act
Generous total rewards plan comprising health, finance and wealth, work/life balance, and career benefits
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