Senior Associate Scientific Communications

Role Description:

The Scientific Communications MLR Technical Reviewer is responsible for checking all medical content for data and scientific accuracy, and reference appropriateness for materials submitted through the Medical, Legal, and Regulatory (MLR) process. This role ensures that all content adheres to Amgen’s scientific and compliance standards, while supporting timely review and approval of assets that inform and engage healthcare providers, patients, and internal stakeholders.

Working closely with the US Scientific Communications MLR Reviewer, the Technical Reviewer brings scientific expertise, attention to detail, and compliance awareness to evaluate the submissions. This role contributes to the quality and consistency of Amgen’s communications by safeguarding scientific integrity across materials.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Conducting a review of proactive materials for scientific accuracy and reference appropriateness

• Reviewing the material and ensuring appropriate medical context, scientific balance, and compliance are maintained in submitted content

• Ensuring the timely and high-quality review of MLR materials within established SLAs and agreed-upon timeframes

• Collaborating with the US Scientific Communication MLR Reviewer to ensure clear guidance on action items

• Working within Amgen’s MLR systems to apply clear review comments per company process

• Conducting and participating in knowledge-sharing sessions to align on therapeutic areas, products, and review best practices

• Providing scientific guidance to cross-functional teams regarding appropriate interpretation and use of data in promotional and medical content

• Supporting standardization of review practices, templates, and criteria to drive efficiency and consistency across reviews

• Staying current on therapeutic area developments, industry guidelines, and regulatory requirements relevant to MLR reviews

• Contributing to process improvement initiatives and adoption of new technologies that enhance review workflows

Basic Qualifications and Experience:

Doctorate degree & 2 years of directly related experience

OR

MBBS or Master’s degree & 4 years of directly related industry experience

OR 

Bachelor’s degree & 4 years of directly related industry experience

OR 

Associate’s degree & 6 years of directly related industry experience

Functional Skills:

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctorate degree in life sciences, pharmacy, biomedical sciences, or a related field

• 5+ years of experience in medical review, medical writing, scientific communications, publications, or related industry role

• Familiarity with the MLR review process and regulatory requirements for medical and promotional materials

• Strong ability to critically evaluate data, references, and claims for scientific accuracy and compliance

• Prior experience with content management and MLR review systems (e.g., Veeva PromoMats or equivalent)

• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills to manage multiple, concurrent submissions under tight timelines

• Strong written and verbal communication skills to interact effectively with cross-functional stakeholders

• Knowledge of therapeutic areas such as oncology, cardiovascular, inflammation, bone, and rare diseases is a plus

• Understanding of US compliance, copyright, and transfer-of-value requirements

Competencies:

• Scientific Integrity: Upholds rigorous standards in data accuracy and interpretation

• Collaboration: Works effectively with cross-functional global teams in MLR review cycles

• Attention to Detail: Ensures consistency, accuracy, and compliance in content review

• Time Management: Prioritizes high-volume review workload and meets critical deadlines

• Adaptability: Adjusts to evolving review practices, systems, and regulatory expectations

• Compliance: Demonstrates commitment to integrity in all aspects of review work

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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