Associate Medical Science Director - Late Development, Oncology

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.

Associate Medical Science Director - Late Development, Oncology

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will contribute to late phase clinical development of oncology compounds from first-in-human studies through proof of concept. Collaborate on teams to support defining, design, and delivery of late phase clinical and translational projects. Through the role, the Associate Medical Scientific Director supports protocol development, study start up, data review and monitoring and analysis activities.

Responsibilities:

• Support set up and execution of late phase clinical trials with a focus on data quality
• Assist in authoring clinical protocols, Investigators Brochures and other regulatory documents ensuring consistency and clarity
• Provide input into & implementation of data management plan, CRF design, and data review oversight
• Support review, analysis, and presentation preparation of clinical trial data for internal decision making, external interactions, and regulatory submission
• Assists Development Lead and Medical Sciences Director in medical monitoring and management of oncology phase 3 collaborators, consultants, and/or Clinical Research Organizations in completion of key projects
• Anticipate and actively manage problems across a broad spectrum of cross-functional teams
• Work cross functionally within teams to ensure clinical strategy is translated into the development of the study concept document, study protocol and related documents
• Support appropriate training, recruitment, and development requirements for matrix team resources

What we expect of you

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

Basic Qualifications:

Doctorate degree and 3 years of clinical research experience

OR

Master’s degree and 5 years of clinical research experience

OR

Bachelor’s degree and 7 years of clinical research experience

OR

Associate’s degree and 12 years of clinical research experience

OR

High school diploma / GED and 14 years of clinical research experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3 years of pharmaceutical clinical drug development experience.
• Industry or academic experience in late-phase oncology drug development
• Experience cleaning or managing data for a Phase 3 clinical study or regulatory filing
• Proven ability to think creatively and develop innovative strategies beyond standard clinical scientist approaches
• Demonstrated initiative and problem-solving skills in dynamic, cross-functional team environments
• Extensive experience monitoring, cleaning, reviewing clinical trial data and developing medical data review plans.
• Experience serving on cross functional team and demonstrated ability to collaborate with clinical ops though the conduct of a study
• Experience in clinical data analysis such as Spotfire or other data analysis tools

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, including remote and hybrid work arrangements, where possible

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.

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