Scientific Communications Manager, Oncology

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Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients

At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do.

Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas –Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease– we reach millions of patients each year. As a member of the Amgen team, you’ll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives.

Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

Scientific Communications Manager – Oncology

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What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. Collaborate with cross-functional leaders across the Oncology Therapeutic area to ensure development of Publications and Medical Content aligned with program strategies and objectives.

Responsibilities:

The primary responsibility of this role is to provide cross-functional collaboration and support for developing scientific material in the Oncology disease area.  These activities can include but are not limited to:

• Publication and Medical Content plans
• Core scientific and medical content (e.g., DSE/digital/MSL materials/FAQs/Medical Information Letters) – global and US
• Scientific meeting/congress content
• Payer-related content
• Medical Information inquiries
• Publications submitted to peer-reviewed journals and congresses
• Maintaining strong working relationships with cross-functional partners on the extended team
• Managing vendors for content development and managing project-associated budgets

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What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The Scientific Communications professional we seek has these qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

Doctorate degree

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Master’s degree and 3 years of Medical/Scientific Affairs experience

OR

Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of Medical/Scientific Affairs experience

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Associate’s degree and 10 years of Medical/Scientific Affairs experience

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High school diploma / GED and 12 years of Medical/Scientific Affairs experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PharmD, PhD, MD, or DO with 1 or more years of relevant experience in clinical research, patient care, Medical/Scientific Affairs, and/or basic research (other doctorate degrees may be considered)
• Prior experience in Medical Affairs or Clinical Development within the biopharmaceutical industry, and/or clinical or research experience
• Understanding of current publication environment, good publication practices, and other global guidelines related to publications, scientific data communication, and transparency standards
• Understanding of the pharmaceutical commercialization process and knowledge of the regulatory and legal guidelines affecting promotion of prescription products
• Demonstrated track record of strategic execution in a matrix environment with limited supervision
• Oncology disease/therapeutic area knowledge
• Experience managing vendors
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, time management, and project planning skills
• Ability to lead and/or facilitate effective team meetings
• Strong computer and database skills, particularly with Microsoft Office products

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, including remote and hybrid work arrangements, where possible

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Application deadline

Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.

As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease.

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.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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