Amgen is hiring an Observational Research Director for Rare Disease to provide scientific leadership in epidemiology and real-world evidence. In this role, you will lead a team of epidemiologists to develop and execute a portfolio of observational research that supports drug development programs, regulatory submissions, and post-marketing safety and effectiveness. Your work will be crucial in a collaborative, science-based culture dedicated to serving patients.
What You'll Do
- Effectively lead, develop, and mentor a team of scientists.
- Serve as the technical expert in a cross-functional team to identify evidence needs and develop real-world evidence plans to support product development and commercialization strategy.
- Design and implement studies to support evidence generation, including identifying appropriate patient populations, assessing disease burden, and meeting post-marketing requirements.
- Find opportunities to substitute for or complement interventional studies to reduce the time and cost of drug development.
- Influence cross-functional team members on the appropriate use and timing of non-interventional research.
- Leverage real-world data and CfOR analytic approaches to inform high-value business decisions.
- Track business and functional priorities and align resources against them.
- Participate in initiatives to improve capabilities within CfOR and provide input into CfOR meetings.
- Develop and maintain relationships with key leaders in observational research.
What We're Looking For
- Doctorate degree and 4 years of scientific experience OR Master’s degree and 8 years of scientific experience OR Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of scientific experience.
- At least 4 years experience directly managing people or leadership experience leading teams, projects, programs, or directing the allocation of resources.
Nice to Have
- Doctorate in Epidemiology or other subject with high observational research content.
- Experience in the design, execution, and analysis of observational research studies within a Pharmaceutical or Public Health setting.
- Experience in research to support drug development.
- Experience in observational research project planning and management.
- Excellent verbal and writing communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams.
Team & Environment
You will lead a team of epidemiologists, contributing to a collaborative and innovative culture focused on a mission to serve patients.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation range: 211,286.00 USD - 258,799.00 USD.
- 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.
- Stock-based long-term incentives.
- Award-winning time-off plans.
Work Mode
This position offers flexible work models, including hybrid work arrangements, and is open to locations within the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico).
Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
