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Director Observational Research

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202250.70 - 273633.30 USD / Year
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Amgen is searching for a Director of Observational Research, who will lead an asset in the Oncology therapeutic area. A CfOR director is recognized as a strong scientific contributor and is a first or contributing author for papers in peer-reviewed journals or for internal reports that enhance the company’s mission. Working with the cross-functional teams, the Director will be responsible for establishing strategic direction, and providing technical and managerial leadership.

Job Responsibility:

  • 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

Requirements:

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

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 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
What we offer:
  • 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
  • Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions
  • Group medical, dental and vision coverage
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Discretionary annual bonus program
  • Stock-based long-term incentives
  • Award-winning time-off plans
  • Flexible work models where possible

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Job Posted:
May 15, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Remote work
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