Dir Observational Research

• Designing and executing studies to support evidence generation such as identifying appropriate patient populations, assessing disease burden and resource utilization, obtaining product registrations and label-expansions, meeting post-marketing requirements/commitments and product differentiation
• Finding opportunities to substitute for and/or complement interventional studies to reduce time and cost of drug development
• Influencing cross-functional stakeholders in the utilization and timing of non-interventional research to answer high-priority strategic business questions
• Leveraging real-world data and CfOR analytic approaches to inform high-value business decisions for multiple partners
• Tracking business and functional priorities and aligning resources for those priorities
• Contributing to the mission of the CfOR including progressing innovative epidemiological methods and analytical capabilities to support the CfOR’s leadership role within Amgen and the industry
• Effectively leading, developing and mentoring staff and teams
• Participating in initiatives to improve capabilities within the CfOR and providing input
• Supporting the development of product and CfOR strategies
• Developing and maintaining relationships with organizational leaders

Doctorate degree and 4 years of scientific experience OR Master's degree and 7 years of scientific experience OR Bachelor's Degree and 9 years of scientific experience OR Associate’s degree and 10 years of scientific experience OR High school diploma / GED & 12 years of scientific experience

• Doctorate in Epidemiology or other subject with high observational research content
• 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 in observational research project planning and management
• Excellent verbal and writing communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams

• Health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents
• Financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals
• Work/life balance
• Career development opportunities
• 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