Amgen Inc

Director Patient Engagement and Consumer Marketing

Amgen Inc$184K — $249K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Thousand Oaks, CA
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Doctorate degree and 4 years of marketing/commercial experience or equivalent work experience
  • Demonstrated experience in patient engagement and consumer marketing
  • Oncology or specialty care experience preferred
  • Experience leading integrated marketing strategies
  • Strong understanding of patient journeys and advocacy ecosystems
  • Proven ability to manage complex projects and lead cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

  • Lead development of patient engagement and consumer marketing strategies for Prostate Cancer
  • Develop understanding of patient and care partner journeys to identify unmet needs
  • Translate insights into measurable education and awareness initiatives
  • Manage an integrated learning agenda across market research and campaign performance
  • Lead agency strategy, content development, and budget management
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to enhance customer experience
  • Oversee launch readiness for future lifecycle opportunities

Benefits

  • Comprehensive employee benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions
  • Discretionary annual bonus program
  • Stock-based long-term incentives
  • Award-winning time-off plans and bi-annual company-wide shutdowns
  • Flexible work models including remote arrangements
Full Job Description
Career Category
Sales & Marketing Operations
Job Description

Director Patient Engagement and Consumer Marketing

Amgen is seeking a Director of Patient Engagement and Consumer Marketing to join the U.S. Oncology Marketing team. This is a critical leadership role within the U.S. Prostate Cancer business, responsible for shaping patient engagement and consumer marketing strategy and bringing the voice of patients, care partners, and the broader care community into strategic planning and execution.

The Director will build a high-impact consumer capability for a complex oncology market and lead launch readiness planning as the business grows. The successful candidate will combine deep patient and consumer marketing expertise with strategic thinking, cross-functional leadership, and a demonstrated ability to translate insight into action.

 

What you will do

·       Lead development of U.S. patient engagement and consumer marketing strategies, plans, and programs for the Prostate Cancer business.

·       Develop a deep understanding of patient, care partner, and customer journeys; use qualitative and quantitative insights to identify unmet needs and inform strategic priorities.

·       Translate insights into patient education, disease awareness, consumer activation, and customer experience initiatives that are measurable, compliant, and fit for purpose.

·       Build and manage an integrated learning agenda across market research, analytics, agency partners, advocacy engagement, and campaign performance; apply learning to optimize strategy and execution.

·       Lead agency strategy, content development, channel planning, budget management, governance, and performance measurement for patient and consumer initiatives.

·       Partner with U.S. HCP Marketing, Digital and Omnichannel, Market Research, Analytics, Medical, Access, Corporate Affairs, and other cross-functional teams to ensure a cohesive customer experience.

·       Lead launch readiness for future lifecycle opportunities, building on insights, capabilities, and customer learning established through the initial phases of the business.

·       Partner closely with the HCP Promotion Director and other cross functional leaders to translate the integrated strategy into coordinated HCP and consumer plans, with clear accountabilities and execution priorities.

·       Operate in accordance with all applicable legal, regulatory, and compliance requirements.

 

Expected travel (domestic and international) is 25%


WinWhat we expect of you

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Basic Qualifications:

·                Doctorate degree and 4 years of marketing and/or commercial experience, OR

·                Master’s degree and 8 years of marketing and/or commercial experience, OR

·                Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of marketing and/or commercial experience, OR

·                Associate’s degree and 12 years of marketing and/or commercial experience, OR

·                High school diploma / GED and 14 years of marketing and/or commercial experience.


Preferred Qualifications:

·                Demonstrated experience in patient engagement, consumer marketing, and/or HCP marketing experience, or related roles within biopharma or healthcare.

·                Oncology, specialty care, or complex-launch experience strongly preferred.

·                Experience leading integrated HCP and consumer marketing strategies and working effectively across commercial, medical, access, analytics, and corporate affairs functions.

·                Strong understanding of patient journeys, advocacy ecosystems, access considerations, and the needs of patients and care partners in serious disease.

·                Proven ability to lead agencies and cross-functional teams, manage complex projects and budgets, and deliver measurable business results.

·                Ability to work effectively in ambiguity, make sound strategic choices, and influence senior stakeholders without direct authority.

·                Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill complex information into clear recommendations.

 ThriveWhat 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.

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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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 for this role is not guaranteed.

 

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Salary Range

184,336.10USD -249,395.90 USD

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Amgen is a biotechnology company that develops and manufactures human therapeutics for various illnesses and diseases. The company is values-based and deeply rooted in science and innovation to transform new ideas and discoveries into medicines for patients with serious diseases. They offer products for treating illness in the areas of oncology/hematology, cardiovascular, inflammation, bone health, nephrology, and neuroscience.

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Size
24,200 employees
Market Cap
$141.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$7.2 billion
Founded
1980
5 Year Trend
+2.5%
Revenue
$25.4 billion
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