Amgen Inc

Senior Manager, Global Scientific Communications & Engagement Strategy- Content Lead

Amgen Inc • $141K — $191K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Doctorate + 2 years OR Master's + 6 years OR Bachelor's + 8 years OR Associate's + 10 years OR High school diploma + 12 years experience in Medical/Scientific Affairs.
  • Advanced scientific degree (MD, PharmD, PhD, DO) preferred with 4+ years in relevant fields.
  • Experience in strategic content planning and vendor management in biopharmaceuticals.
  • Knowledge of regulatory frameworks regarding scientific communications.
  • Strong analytical and communication skills essential.
  • Experience with digital engagement platforms in a pharmaceutical context.
  • AI literacy and digital fluency preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Lead development and implementation of global and US scientific communication plans.
  • Adapt strategies according to disease landscape and emerging data.
  • Collaborate with Medical Data & Analytics to define and track content impact metrics.
  • Develop strategic content briefs for scientific communication and HCP engagement.
  • Oversee dissemination of scientific materials ensuring accuracy and compliance.
  • Contribute to scientific programming at educational events and congresses.
  • Manage external vendors for quality and compliance, while mentoring team members.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Retirement Savings Plan with company contributions.
  • Stock-based long-term incentives offered.
  • Generous time-off plans recognized as award-winning.
  • Flexible work models available where possible.
Full Job Description
Career Category
Clinical
Job Description
What you will do

The Senior Manager, Scientific Communications & Engagement Strategy, is accountable for developing and executing comprehensive, high-impact scientific communication and customer engagement strategies in alignment with product and therapeutic area objectives. This role collaborates across Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, and Commercial to ensure consistent, compliant, and compelling communication of scientific and clinical evidence.

Key Responsibilities
  • Strategic Planning and Oversight
    • Lead development and oversee implementation of global and US scientific communication and HCP engagement plans, in close partnership with product medical leads and field leaders
    • Adapt strategies based on disease landscape evolution, emerging data, channel innovation, and cross-functional insights
    • Partner with Medical Data & Analytics, product medical leads, and field leaders to define, implement, and track metrics to assess impact of content and channels.
    • Partner with Amgen India to translate the scientific communication and HCP engagement plan into global and US content
  • Scientific Content Development
    • Develop the strategic content brief, aligned to the scientific narrative, product scientific communication, and HCP engagement plan to guide content creation by Amgen India
    • Provide strategic review and oversee dissemination of scientific and medical materials (e.g., DSE, digital/interactive content, FAQs, MSL resources, payer-related materials, compendia updates).
    • Enable teams to maintain accuracy, evidence alignment, and compliance with internal and external standards
  • Medical Information and Education
    • Contribute to scientific programming at educational events and congresses, including booth and symposia content
  • Operational Excellence and Innovation
    • In partnership with Scientific Communications and Engagement Operations:
    • Provide input to and adopt ongoing process improvements and standardization, systems enhancements, and digital innovation
    • Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure impact and efficiency
    • Assist in training of Amgen Scientific Communications staff in India and across geographies, as relevant
  • Leadership and Collaboration
    • Cultivate collaboration across Amgen India Scientific Communications and cross-functional partners and affiliates
    • Manage external vendors and agencies to ensure quality and compliance, and where required assist in transition of vendor activities to Amgen India
    • Provide mentorship, as needed


Basic Qualifications
  • Doctorate degree and 2 years of Medical/Scientific Affairs experience OR
  • Master's degree and 6 years of Medical/Scientific Affairs experience OR
  • Bachelor's degree and 8 years of Medical/Scientific Affairs experience OR
  • Associate's degree and 10 years of Medical/Scientific Affairs experience OR
  • High school diploma / GED and 12 years of Medical/Scientific Affairs experience


Preferred Qualifications
  • Advanced scientific degree (MD, PharmD, PhD, DO) with 4+ years in Medical/Scientific Affairs, Clinical Development, or related field
  • Proven experience in strategic content planning, content creation and vendor management in the biopharmaceutical industry, and/or clinical or research in the therapeutic area
  • Familiarity with regulatory and legal frameworks governing scientific communications and affecting promotion of prescription products
  • Strong analytical and communication skills
  • Experience in multi-channel scientific platforms and digital engagement capabilities at a pharma company or at a digital agency primarily or exclusively serving pharma companies
  • Artificial Intelligence literacy and digital fluency
  • Travel required (approximately 10-20%)

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 where possible. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies.

Salary Range
141,522.45USD -191,471.55 USD

About Amgen Inc

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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