Senior Medical Scientist - Global Medical Affairs - Tarlatamab

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Senior Medical Scientist - Global Medical Affairs – Tarlatamab

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role, the Senior Medical Scientist (SMS) supports the Thoracic Global Medical Affairs Team. The SMS contributes to the program’s overall strategy through deep understanding of the thoracic oncology landscape, focusing on small cell lung cancer (SCLC).

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of the global medical affairs strategy, including medical insight generation and translation into actionable strategic activities across thoracic oncology.

• Lead the implementation of scientific advisory boards and Executive Advisory Councils to inform clinical development strategy, shape the Target Product Profile (TPP), and guide global launch planning for thoracic oncology assets.

• Support the development and execution of the global medical evidence generation strategy (AUEG) to shape clinical practice, demonstrate product value, and enable patient access in thoracic cancers.

• Contribute to the development of an integrated medical communication framework that defines the clinical narrative, scientific platform, and core scientific content, and informs global medical education initiatives.

• Partner cross-functionally with Clinical Development, HEOR, Market Access, Commercial, and Regional Medical teams to ensure alignment on evidence generation and scientific engagement priorities.

• Develop robust external stakeholder engagement plans through collaboration with thoracic oncology opinion leaders, cooperative groups, advocacy organizations, professional societies, and payer stakeholders.

• Monitor and assess emerging scientific data, treatment paradigms, biomarkers, and competitive developments within the thoracic oncology landscape to identify opportunities and risks.

• Enhance Amgen’s reputation as a science-based and patient-focused company through high-quality scientific exchange and external partnerships.

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The medical affairs professional we seek has these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

Doctorate degree and 2 years of medical affairs experience
OR
Master’s degree and 4 years of medical affairs experience
OR
Bachelor’s degree and 6 years of medical affairs experience
OR
Associate’s degree and 10 years of medical affairs experience
OR
High school diploma / GED and 12 years of medical affairs experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctorate degree from an accredited academic institution (PhD, MD/DO, or PharmD)

• 2+ years of clinical and/or basic science research experience, combined with clinical practice and/or biomedical teaching in oncology, ideally within thoracic oncology

• Experience with thoracic malignancies, including SCLC, NSCLC, molecularly defined lung cancers, immuno-oncology, targeted therapies, and biomarker-driven treatment approaches

• Experience with stakeholder engagement and scientific interactions (e.g., key opinion leaders, advocacy groups, collaborative research networks, and cooperative groups)

• In-depth understanding of scientific methods and clinical applications based on medical, scientific, and practical rationale

• Familiarity with concepts of clinical research, clinical trial design, real-world evidence, translational medicine, and biostatistics

• Familiarity with global oncology clinical studies and evolving standards of care in thoracic oncology

• Sound scientific and medical judgment

• Strong long-term strategic vision and ability to anticipate and adapt to rapid changes within the thoracic oncology treatment landscape

• Familiarity with regulations and guidelines that govern pharmaceutical industry practices

• Excellent communication, presentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills

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.

The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. 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, based on eligibility, comprising of 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 that may include:

• A 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
• Flexible work models where possible. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies.

Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.

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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.

Sponsorship

Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.

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