Career CategoryMedical Affairs
Job DescriptionMedical Affairs Medical Director, RespiratoryWhat you will doLet's do this. Let's change the world. In this vital role you will lead global medical strategy for Respiratory programs.
• Provide global medical leadership and strategic direction for tezepelumab in Asthma, CRSwNP, and COPD.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in respiratory disease area, keeping up to date with the latest research and scientific advancements.
• Contribute to global product lifecycle management, serving as a scientific expert on tezepelumab
• Lead or support the design, execution, and oversight of global evidence generation efforts, including real-world evidence (RWE) studies and clinical development programs.
• Serve as the global medical affairs representative on cross-functional teams, providing strategic insights and support to the Global Medical Affairs Lead (GMAL).
• Collaborate with internal cross-functional partners, including Clinical Development, Marketing, and Access, to align the global medical affairs strategy with broader organizational objectives and pipeline strategy.
• Translate scientific and clinical insights into actionable strategies that address unmet medical needs in rare diseases.
• Lead the planning and execution of medical advisory boards, scientific congresses, symposia, and other scientific engagement activities to generate insights and inform strategic medical plan.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs), healthcare professionals (HCPs), patient advocacy organizations, and professional societies in the respiratory therapeutic area.
• Ensure high-quality dissemination of clinical and scientific data through peer-reviewed publications, congress presentations, and other medical communication channels.
• Provide medical input to support value dossiers and health economics and outcomes research (HEOR) activities.
• Collaborate with commercial teams to provide scientific input into promotional materials, marketing campaigns, and training programs, ensuring compliance with regulatory and ethical standards.
• Ensure all medical affairs activities adhere to relevant laws, industry regulations, and internal company policies.
• Actively contribute to cross-functional initiatives aimed at shaping the healthcare ecosystem by enabling access through evidence generation, scientific exchange, and medical education.
• Champion a culture of ethical conduct, scientific rigor, and integrity within the organization.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of medical affairs activities through global tracking systems.
• Foster Amgen's reputation as a science-driven, innovative, and patient-centered organization.
• Willingness to travel (approximately 30% of travel may be required).
What we expect of youWe are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The medical affairs professional we seek is a strategic leader with these qualifications.
Basic Qualifications:Doctorate degree and 4 years of industry medical affairs experience
OR
Master's degree and 8 years of industry medical affairs experience
OR
Bachelor's degree and 10 years of industry medical affairs experience
In addition to meeting at least one of the above requirements, you must have at least 4 years experience directly managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams, projects, programs, or directing the allocation or resources. Your managerial experience may run concurrently with the required technical experience referenced above.
Preferred Qualifications:• PharmD, MD or PhD with experience in product lifecycle management
• Depth of knowledge within the respiratory disease therapeutic area including Asthma, CRSwNP, and COPD
• Demonstrated strength in scientific leadership, strategic thinking, and collaboration with cross-functional partners
• Effective alliance relationship management experience
• Demonstrated experience in leading global strategy development for new indications
• Demonstrated expertise in leading evidence generation initiatives
What you can expect of usAs 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 where possible. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies.
Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.careers.amgen.comSalary Range220,745.85USD -298,656.15 USD
