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Marketing
Job Description

UPLIZNA gMG Medical Marketing, Manager

Join one of Amgen's most exciting growth brands. UPLIZNA has established strong early growth following its launch in generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG), while maintaining strong momentum in neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD), creating an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative, high-performing team focused on driving continued commercial success and improving outcomes for patients living with two rare autoimmune diseases - gMG & NMOSD.

The UPLIZNA Neurology Medical Marketing Manager will play a critical role in accelerating adoption of UPLIZNA by leading strategic healthcare professional (HCP) marketing initiatives that educate customers, strengthen brand differentiation, and support best-in-class field execution. Working across a highly matrixed organization, this individual will partner with Sales, Medical, Regulatory, Legal, Market Access, Global Marketing, Market Research, and other cross-functional teams to deliver innovative marketing strategies and promotional resources that position UPLIZNA for sustained growth.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Neurology P2P Medical Marketing, the Manager will support franchise peer-to-peer (P2P) execution across both indications -gMG & NMOSD- and co-lead the U.S. Neurology congress planning and execution portfolio. This role requires strong cross-functional collaboration, strategic thinking, disciplined project management, and high-quality execution. Working across a highly matrixed organization, this individual will partner with Thought Lead Liaisons (TLLs), Sales, Medical, Regulatory, Legal, Compliance, Global Marketing, Market Research, and other cross-functional teams to deliver innovative P2P & congress strategy & execution that position UPLIZNA for sustained growth in the neurology space.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with the Senior Manager, Neurology Medical Marketing to translate the franchise P2P strategy into high-quality execution across NMOSD and gMG.
• Lead assigned P2P workstreams end-to-end, including speaker bureau operations, speaker recruitment and onboarding, speaker training, symposia, product theaters, field-facing resources, and/or other peer-to-peer programs.
• Lead development and lifecycle management of assigned branded and disease-state P2P materials, including speaker decks and program resources; manage agency development, internal Medical, Legal and Regulatory review, approval, rollout, and ongoing updates.
• Support ongoing optimization of the Neurology speaker bureau and P2P programs by monitoring execution, gathering field and customer feedback, and identifying opportunities to improve program quality and impact.
• Co-lead annual U.S. Neurology congress planning with medical marketing leadership and a peer Medical Marketing Manager, including meeting prioritization, portfolio allocation, objectives, budgets, activation plans, and measures of success.
• Own end-to-end strategy and execution for assigned congresses, including cross-functional planning, sponsorships, meeting and event space, product theaters, agency and vendor management, internal readiness, on-site execution, and post-congress follow-up.
• Partner with Professional Marketing and agency teams on booth strategy, content, design, and execution for assigned congresses, ensuring alignment with franchise objectives and the broader congress plan.
• Support in the development of KOL engagement plans around assigned congresses in partnership with field colleagues; support relationships with relevant professional societies, congress organizers, and external experts.
• Lead pre- and post-congress alignment with Medical Affairs, TLLs, Marketing, Sales, Market Research, Global, and other partners; establish clear roles, timelines, deliverables, and follow-up actions.
• Collaborate with the Neurology Insights team to incorporate customer insights and emerging needs into P2P and congress plans.
• Contribute to annual brand planning and lead assigned medical marketing tactical plans, budgets, and performance monitoring.
• Maintain an in-depth understanding of competitive activity, evolving treatment dynamics, customer needs, and congress trends across NMOSD and gMG; translate relevant developments into clear recommendations.
• Manage multiple agencies and external vendors, ensuring high-quality delivery on time and within budget.
• Effectively collaborate with and influence cross-functional teams, including Global Marketing, Legal, Regulatory, Medical Affairs, Compliance, Professional Marketing, Patient Marketing, TLLs, Advocacy, Market Research, Market Access, Sales Operations, Sales Training, and field leadership.
• Live and role model Amgen Values and contribute to a welcoming, engaging, and high-performing environment within the UPLIZNA brand team and across cross-functional partners.

Win

What we expect of you

Basic Qualifications

Doctorate degree

OR

Master's degree and 2 years of Marketing and/or business experience in a role aligned with a Marketing/Sales commercial organization

OR

Bachelor's degree and 4 years of Marketing and/or business experience in a role aligned with a Marketing/Sales commercial organization

OR

Associate's degree and 8 years of Marketing and/or business experience in a role aligned with a Marketing/Sales commercial organization

OR

High school diploma / GED and 10 years of Marketing and/or business experience in a role aligned with a Marketing/Sales commercial organization

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or other advanced degree preferred.
• Strong medical marketing competencies, including P2P strategy and execution, speaker bureau operations, speaker training, promotional content development, KOL engagement, congress planning, and multichannel engagement.
• Experience leading or supporting P2P programs, including speaker bureau operations, speaker materials, speaker training, and product theaters.
• Experience owning congress activities end-to-end, including sponsorship planning, cross-functional coordination, external vendor management, budget oversight, and on-site execution.
• Experience developing promotional and disease-state materials and guiding content through the MAC review process and associated systems, such as Veeva PromoMats.
• Experience collaborating with external experts and professional medical associations.
• Experience in neurology preferred; rare disease and launch or in-line brand experience preferred.
• Strong strategic thinking and project management skills, with the ability to balance multiple complex priorities and external vendors.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through influence and collaborate effectively across functions and levels, including senior management and field organizations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex information and strategies into clear, actionable, and impactful plans.

Thrive

What you can expect of us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, so we work to care for our teammates' professional and personal growth and well-being.

Clear and disciplined strategic vision for the future that leverages superior-quality products, operational excellence and top-shelf-talent.

Diverse and inclusive community of belonging, where teammates are empowered to bring ideas to the table and act.

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
• Flexible work models, including remote work arrangements, where possible

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Application deadline

Amgen's application deadline for this position is on 9/6 and we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.

Salary Range
124,124.65USD -167,933.35 USD