Sr. Associate, Medical Operations - General Medicine (14 Month Contract)

Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients

At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do.

Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas –Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease– we reach millions of patients each year. As a member of the Amgen team, you’ll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives.

Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

Role: Sr Associate, Medical Operations: General Medicine (14 Month Contract)

Reports to: Medical Director

Location: Mississauga Flexible Commuter

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will support the Medical Advisor in the strategic development and execution of the Medical components of the brand plan in support of the commercialization strategy.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure smooth implementation of medical activities, adhering to quality and compliance guidelines
• Be involved in the derivation of scientific content, i.e. getting approval of slides decks etc.
• Be the point of contact for partnership with Strategic Meeting Management (SMM) & Centre of Excellence (COE) for medical activities
• Assist in coordinating accredited continuing medical education and learning activities with Medical Advisor
• Support the development and implementation of scientific advisory boards and speaker programs
• Manage vendors and consultants and project budgets
• Take independent action on handling requests, while staying aligned with Medical Advisor and/or Medical Director
• Ad-hoc projects/tasks

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 an organized individual with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

Master’s degree

OR

Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of medical affairs experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• PharmD, PhD, with 2+ years of medical affairs experience
• Previous experience within Scientific Affairs and/or Continuing Medical Education (CME)

Knowledge

• An understanding of the pharmaceutical commercialization process, and knowledge of the legal and regulatory guidelines affecting promotion of prescription products
• Familiarity with processes for accreditation of CME materials/programs
• Familiarity with Innovative Medicines Canada Code of Ethical Practice

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.

Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. Amgen is proud to have been recognized as one of LinkedIn Top 25 Companies in Canada for career growth. Click HERE for more details.

In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers the following to staff on contract:

• An option of a comprehensive health benefits package, or an additional 10% “in lieu of benefits” allowance
• Award-winning time-off plans and annual company-wide shutdowns
• Flexible work models, including remote work arrangements, where possible
• Robust Learning and Development opportunities

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

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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.

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