Sr Manager Observational Research (Epidemiologist)
Sr Manager Observational Research (Epidemiologist)
India - Hyderabad Apply NowSenior Manager Observational Research (Epidemiologist)
Do you want an exciting position working with multiple teams to generate real world evidence supporting a wide variety of business needs?
Amgen focuses on areas of high unmet medical need and leverages its expertise to strive for solutions that improve health outcomes and dramatically improve people’s lives. A biotechnology pioneer since 1980, Amgen has grown to be one of the world’s leading independent biotechnology companies, has reached millions of patients around the world, and is developing a pipeline of medicines with breakaway potential.
Observational research (OR) is an increasingly important component in drug development and commercialization. There is increased demand for information from OR studies for regulatory and reimbursement authorities. The Center for Observational Research (CfOR) at Amgen partners with teams to generate real world evidence for multiple stakeholders across the product lifecycle. 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 disease, the design of clinical trials, treatment cost and utilization patterns, and the safety and effectiveness of therapeutic interventions.
Amgen is seeking an Observational Research Senior Manager (Epidemiologist/RWD researcher) to join our CfOR organization based in Hyderabad, India. This senior manager will report into a global epidemiology lead and will have responsibilities for designing, executing, and ultimately overseeing, key research activities across the CfOR Data and Analytics Center and across therapeutic areas. The ideal candidate should have a strong knowledge of observational research methodology, excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work across various therapeutic areas and regions.
Key Activities include:
Contribute to global observational research activities for CfOR in support of drug development, registration, and commercialization across Amgen’s portfolio of products
Contribute to the development of proposals, protocols, statistical analysis plans, and other observational study documents to support the product lifecycle
Contribute to the implementation and conduct of observational studies to support the product lifecycle using real world databases
Review and interpret study results and create manuscripts, reports and other deliverables summarizing the study results for a variety of audiences
Contribute to the development and industrialization of foundational epidemiologic capabilities, including but not limited to the areas of medical code list development, literature reviews, pharmacovigilance, and identification, characterization and forecasting of patient populations of interest
Develop, lead, and mentor a team of epidemiologists and data scientists based in Hyderabad to support the above activities
Track business and functional priorities and align resources against those priorities
Contribute to the mission of CfOR, including progressing innovative epidemiological methods and analytical capabilities to support CfOR’s leadership role within Amgen and industry
Contribute towards building academic, data, and other relevant partnerships within the biopharmaceutical sector in India in the areas of real-world evidence, epidemiology, and real-world data
Preferred Qualifications:
Doctorate in Epidemiology or other subjects 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 working with secondary data systems, including administrative claims, EMR, registries
Experience in observational research project planning and management
Excellent verbal and writing communication and interpersonal skills
Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams
Basic Qualifications:
Doctorate or Master’s degree with good years of scientific experience, preferably minimum 9-10 years
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, we’ll support your journey every step of the way.
In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Plans that are aligned with local industry standards.
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