Career CategoryClinical
Job DescriptionObservational Research ManagerLive What you will doLet's do this. Let's change the world. In this vital role you will be working with multiple teams to generate real world evidence supporting a wide variety of business needs. The increasing demand for real-world evidence (RWE) from regulatory and reimbursement authorities makes observational research a key component of drug development and commercialization. Amgen's Center for Observational Research (CfOR) is a global organization with an industry-leading analytical capability that generates RWE to support business needs across a product's lifecycle.
CfOR scientists partner with internal team members and industry experts to design, conduct, interpret and publish observational research that informs decision-making from the early development of a molecule to the design of clinical trials and the safety and efficacy of Amgen medicines. CfOR studies include but are not limited to evidence generation regarding the frequency and distribution of disease, the clinical burden of disease, the natural history or clinical course of disease, the design of clinical trials, treatment cost and utilization patterns, and the safety and effectiveness of therapeutic interventions.
In this role you will have responsibilities for research activities on product-facing teams in the therapeutic area of cardiovascular disease. A CfOR Manager is recognized as a strong scientific contributor and is a first or contributing author for papers in peer-reviewed journals, abstracts for scientific congresses or for internal reports that enhance the company's mission.
Key Activities include:- Manage descriptive epidemiologic studies to characterize the incidence/prevalence of disease in US, EU, Asia, and emerging market countries
- Manage research projects involving the analysis of multiple types of data including medical claims, electronic health records, and prospective observational cohort studies
- Provide safety research support across the life cycle of Amgen products, supports the development of risk management plans, and implements pharmacovigilance studies
- Conduct literature reviews and prepares research reports and scientific manuscripts
- Stay abreast of the latest developments in the field of observational research and drug development
- Promote awareness, understanding, and use of observational research methods
- Communicate scientific information to a variety of audiences
WinWhat we expect of youWe are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The professional we seek has these qualifications.
Basic Qualifications:- Doctorate degree Or
- Master's degree and 2 years of scientific experience Or
- Bachelor's Degree and 4 years of scientific experience Or
- Associate's degree and 8 years of scientific experience Or
- High school diploma / GED & 10 years of scientific experience
Preferred Qualifications:- Doctorate in Epidemiology or other subject with high observational research content
- Experience in cardiovascular disease
- Experience in the design, execution, and analysis of observational research studies within Pharmaceutical or Public Health setting
- Experience in research to support drug development
- Experience working with secondary data systems, including administrative claims, EMR, and registries
- Experience in observational research project planning and management
- Excellent verbal and writing communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams
- Outstanding study design and applied biostatistical methods to support a pragmatic, resourceful, proactive, self-motivated thinker with excellent judgement
- Experience communicating / translating real-world evidence for clinical impact
ThriveWhat you can expect of usAs 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.
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.
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
Salary Range109,087.30USD -147,588.70 USD
