Senior Manager, Scientific Communications

Job Title: Senior Manager, Scientific Communications Role

GCF: L6a Location: Hyderabad, India

Company: Amgen

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 Senior Manager is accountable for planning and delivering innovative scientific and medical content aligned to their designated Therapeutic Area / product (General Medicine, Inflammation, Oncology, Rare Disease, or Obesity), tailored to specific audiences globally via impactful formats and relevant channels.

Reporting to a Scientific Communications Therapeutic Area (TA) Lead in India, this leader manages a small team of scientific communication team members and drives the execution of tactical Scientific Communication plans for US and global regions to deliver our Medical and overall product strategies.  

The Scientific Communications Senior Manager may directly partner with US/Regional Medical planning team and Scientific Communication Operations team members to drive process alignment, standardization, and adoption of innovation and transformational change.

This role is responsible for creating and leading high-performing and engaged teams to exceed expectations.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver high-quality, accurate, and innovative scientific and medical content (DSE/digital/MSL materials/FAQs/Medical Information Letters) tailored to specific audiences in the US and globally via impactful formats and relevant channels.

• Publication-related deliverables (manuscripts/abstracts/posters/Oral presentations, enhanced content).

• Addressing Medical Information inquiries/issues. • Creation of payer-related content, timely support for compendia.

• Maintain strong partnerships with Scientific Communication Operations team in support of standardization of processes, optimizing systems, and furthering continuous improvement and innovation, including use of digital and multi-channel approaches, as well as definition of impactful KPIs.

• Drive the execution of a comprehensive scientific communication plan that shifts based on changes in the disease area and treatment landscape and in-depth awareness of insights across local affiliates and cross-functional partners

• Ensure compliance with relevant Amgen enterprise and Functional SOP(s) and system(s)

• Assist in recruiting, onboarding, and training of staff members.

• Support prioritization process, prepare and oversee team assignments to meet program goals on time and within budget.

• Develop, maintain, cultivate, and influence strong relationships with cross-functional colleagues

• Foster Amgen culture and motivate high-performing and empowered staff.  

Basic Qualifications and Experience:

Advanced scientific degree:

• Doctorate degree & 2 years of Global Publication OR Medical Communications OR Medical Value and Access OR Medical Strategy Experience.

• Master’s degree & 6 years OR 

• Bachelor’s degree & 8 years OR

• Associates degree & 10 years AND 

• 2 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:

• MD, PharmD, PhD, or DO with 4 or more years of expertise in clinical research, patient care, Clinical Development, Medical/Scientific Affairs, and/or basic research (other doctorate degrees may be considered)

• Prior experience in Medical/Scientific Affairs or Clinical Development within the biopharmaceutical industry, and/or clinical or research in the therapeutic area

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

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

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

• 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:

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

• 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.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with 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 an accommodation.