Director Scientific Communications

About Us:

Amgen harnesses the best of biology and technology to fight the world’s toughest diseases, and make people’s lives easier, fuller and longer. We discover, develop, manufacture and deliver innovative medicines to help millions of patients. Amgen helped establish the biotechnology industry more than 40 years ago and remains on the cutting-edge of innovation, using technology and human genetic data to push beyond what’s known today.

Role Description:

The Scientific Communications Therapeutic Area (TA) Lead is accountable for overseeing the planning, resourcing and execution of scientific communications deliverables including medical content and publications for a specific disease area or key product(s) within the assigned Therapeutic Area. Reporting to the Scientific Communications Head in India, this leader partners closely with global and US scientific communication and medical leads to drive tactical planning and execution of the disease area and product holistic scientific communication plans, fully aligned with overall product strategies. The TA Lead also collaborates with Global and US/Regional Medical planning teams, Scientific Communication Operations team, and cross-functional capability teams to foster process alignment, standardization, continuous improvement, and innovation — including the incorporation of digital and multi-channel approaches. This role is responsible for creating and leading high-performing and engaged teams to exceed expectations.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Lead the Scientific Communication team in Amgen India across the designated Therapeutic Area portfolio.

• Recruit, retain, develop, and motivate staff; oversee talent management and succession planning.

• Foster Amgen culture

• Allocate resources effectively to meet product strategy/planning needs, aligned with corporate priorities.

• Ensure staff receive appropriate onboarding and ongoing training, manage role-based curriculum (RBC) assignments for Scientific Communication roles.

• Lead the AIN Therapeutic Area Scientific Communicationsteams to: 

o Develop high-quality, accurate, and impactfulscientific and medical content (including publications, global medical content (GMC), payer-relevant content, compendia) to communicate Amgen science in alignment with product and franchise strategies for Global and US.

o Ensure review and approval of content per relevant SOPs and other compliant processes.  

• Continuously evolve procedures and systems to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.

• Develop, track, and monitor KPIs (Key Performance Indicators), KCIs (Key Communication Indicators), and KQIs (Key Quality Indicators).

• Partner with team members responsible for content production and deployment to global and US/regional audiences.

• Partner with Med Info to develop and ensure adherence to process that will enable team to respond to inquiries and conduct literature surveillance.

• Partner with Global Learning and Performance to support the annual strategy and execution of training programs to support Therapeutic Area staff.

• Manage and provide oversight of vendors and agency partnerships, and budget where relevant.

• Partner with Scientific Communication transformation teams to evolve innovation and automation of Scientific Communication process and deliverables.  

Basic Qualifications and Experience:

Advanced scientific degree:

• Doctorate degree/ Master's/ Bachelor's in Science with 18-23 years in Pharma Industry .

• 4 years of Global Publication OR Medical Communications OR Medical Value and Access OR Medical Strategy Experience.

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

Functional Skills:

Preferred Qualifications:

• An understanding of the pharmaceutical commercialization process and knowledge of the regulatory and legal guidelines affecting promotion of prescription products

• Knowledge and experience with multi-channel scientific platform and communications

• Aptitude in writing and presenting on scientific and clinical data

• Knowledge in publications guidelines and transparency standards (e.g., ICMJE, current Good Publication Practice (GPP) Guidelines)

• Demonstrated track record of strategic execution in a matrix environment with limited supervision

• The ability to work in teams and interface in a dynamic environment across corporate functions

Preferred Skills:

• Understanding of Amgen focused disease area and landscape and clinical data to enable critical analysis of scientific literature and communicate implications

• Knowledge of emerging technologies in medical communications (e.g., AI tools, omnichannel engagement platforms)

• Prior experience of successfully managing vendors

• Strong computer and database skills, particularly with Microsoft Office products

Soft Skills:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to work effectively with global, virtual teams

• High degree of initiative and self-motivation. • Ability to manage multiple priorities successfully.

• Collaborative mindset with a strong sense of accountability and ownership.

• Ability to drive continuous improvement and adapt quickly in a fast-evolving environment

• Strong project management with ability for self-direction

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.

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