Amgen Inc

Global Safety Medical Director, Hematology Oncology

Amgen Inc$256K — $347K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
  • Completion of an accredited medical or surgical residency or relevant clinical experience
  • Expertise in Hematology Oncology therapeutic area
  • Experience with product safety in the biopharmaceutical industry or regulatory agency
  • Leadership experience driving safety profiles in cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

  • Establish strategy and direction for pharmacovigilance activities
  • Lead Safety Analysis Team (SAT) and Global Safety Team (GST)
  • Prepare and review safety sections for regulatory filings
  • Validate safety signals and coordinate safety signal assessments
  • Collaborate as a safety expert within cross-functional teams
  • Develop Core Safety Information and risk management plans
  • Ensure inspection readiness and manage travel for the role

Benefits

  • Comprehensive employee benefits package including health, dental, and vision coverage
  • Retirement and Savings Plan with company contributions
  • Discretionary annual bonus program
  • Stock-based long-term incentives
  • Award-winning time-off plans
  • Flexible work models, including remote and hybrid arrangements
Full Job Description
Career Category
Safety
Job Description
Global Safety Officer, Medical Director

What you will do

Let's do this. Let's change the world. In this vital role you will serve as the safety expert of the assigned product(s) within the Hematology Oncology portfolio.

You will establish the strategy, direction, and priorities of pharmacovigilance activities and are accountable for the overall safety profile and all product-related decisions and deliverables for assigned products.

You will also lead the Safety Analysis Team (SAT), Global Safety Team (GST) and is a core member of the Executive Safety Committee (ESC).

Serve as a member of the Evidence Generation Team and other relevant cross-functional teams and will be assigned as delegated for the Therapeutic Area Head (TAH).

Work in a fast-paced environment with a dynamic team of safety physicians and scientists dedicated to bringing important therapies to patients in need.

Key activities:
  • Validate safety signals and lead safety signal assessments
  • Develop and maintain Core Safety Information (core data sheet, core risks in informed consent forms, etc.)
  • Prepare/review core and regional risk management plans including additional risk minimization measures
  • Prepare/review safety sections of periodic aggregate reports
  • Provide safety input to protocols, statistical analysis plans, and clinical study reports
  • Prepare/review safety sections of new drug applications and other regulatory filings
  • Serve as safety expert on Evidence Generation Team for assigned products
  • Inspection Readiness
  • Domestic and International travel up to 10%


What we expect of you

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

Basic Qualifications:

MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
AND
Completion of an accredited medical or surgical residency
OR
Clinical experience in either an accredited academic setting or private practice (including hospital based) setting

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Product safety in the bio/pharmaceutical industry or regulatory agency
  • Expertise in Hematology Oncologytherapeutic area, or clinical training.
  • Experience with marketed product safety; risk management
  • Experience with phase 1-3 clinical trials safety assessments and analyses
  • Drug Submission experience
  • Leadership experience of the safety profile of products assigned with cross-functional team members.


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


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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.

Salary Range
256,606.50USD -347,173.50 USD

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