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Medical Director – Early Development – Cardio-metabolic, US - Remote

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JOB ID: R-213463 LOCATION: United States - Remote WORK LOCATION TYPE: Remote DATE POSTED: May. 01, 2025 CATEGORY: Clinical Development SALARY RANGE: 270,256.00 USD - 316,880.00 USD

HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?

If you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. At Amgen, our shared mission—to serve patients—drives all that we do. It is key to our becoming one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies. We are global collaborators who achieve together—researching, manufacturing, and delivering ever-better products that reach over 10 million patients worldwide. It’s time for a career you can be proud of.

Medical Director – Early Development – Cardio-metabolic, US - Remote

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What you will do

Amgen is a leading global biotechnology company, with a mission to serve patients around the world. As a science based, patient focused organization, we discover and develop innovative therapies to treat serious illnesses. Our medicines have made a dramatic difference in the lives of millions. To underpin our commitment to serve patients, Amgen continues to develop our translational medicine focus in the Obesity/Cardiovascular-Metabolic therapeutic area in support of preclinical and clinical programs.

Early Development is looking for a strong scientific leader in the cardiovascular-metabolic therapeutic area. This individual will be responsible for providing scientific/ medical direction and leadership for pre-clinical/ early clinical programs for Amgen’s Early Development Obesity/CV pipeline. The Medical Director will lead the early phase clinical development of compounds from first-in-man studies through proof of concept and translational projects as part of the initial drug development strategy. This individual will also serve as the Evidence Generation Team leader for one or more of Amgen’s Product Teams through their role as an Early Development Leader (EDL).

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role this Medical Director will be responsible for representing Early Development during interactions with other Amgen functions and key external partners including regulatory agencies and the scientific community. In addition, they will be responsible for enhancing Amgen's scientific capabilities in the area cardiovascular-metabolic therapeutic area.

Responsibilities:

  • Serve as an internal clinical expert for translational and clinical programs in the Obesity/Cardiometabolic therapeutic area

  • Serve as medical monitor for clinical trials and assists in resolving major issues that may affect the studies

  • Present information internally and externally, anticipating and actively handling problems across the spectrum of cross-functional teams

  • Provide guidance and assistance in the identification and management of phase 1 collaborators, consultants, and/or Clinical Research Organizations (CROs) in completion of key projects

  • Ensure appropriate training, recruitment, and development requirements for matrix team resources

  • Will be the primary Early Development contact for basic scientists in discovery research and for later clinical development research scientists

  • Evaluate external opportunities for partnership or licensing new cardiovascular-metabolic assets

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What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The medical professional we seek is a leader with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

MD/DO degree from an accredited medical school

AND

2 years of clinical research experience and/or basic science research

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Subspecialty board eligibility/certification in Internal Medicine, Endocrinology or Cardiology

  • Strong basic science or clinical research background in academia or industry

  • Prior experience authoring, monitoring, analyzing, and presenting clinical trial data

  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills and the experience of successfully functioning in a highly matrixed team environment

  • Ability to anticipate problems and find creative solutions

  • In-depth understanding of the scientific method and clinical applications based on medical, scientific and practical rationale including working knowledge of biomarker methods and clinical imaging endpoints

  • A record of high quality peer-reviewed publications

  • An understanding of regulatory requirements necessary for the various phases of drug development and experience interacting with regulators

  • Demonstrated ability of flexibility, efficiency and diplomacy both individually and as part of a team effort

  • Previous experience in early phase development and/or biomarker work

  • Previous experience in late stage clinical trials and regulatory filings

  • Demonstrated expertise in conducting translational and/or clinical research

  • Expertise in Spotfire or other data analysis tools

  • Knowledge of GCP, EMA, and FDA policies

  • Expertise in authoring clinical sections of CTA or INDs

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What you can expect of us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for our teammates’ professional and personal growth and well-being.

The annual base salary range for this opportunity in the U.S. is $270,256. - $316,880. 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 comprising 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 including:

  • 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 and bi-annual company-wide shutdowns
  • Flexible work models, including remote work arrangements, where possible

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for a career that defies imagination

In our quest to serve patients above all else, Amgen is the first to imagine, and the last to doubt. Join us.

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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.

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.

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