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Amgen is seeking a Global Regulatory Director to provide strategic regulatory leadership for programs focused on obesity and related cardiometabolic conditions—a rapidly evolving therapeutic area requiring sophisticated scientific, clinical, and regulatory assessment. The GRL is accountable for developing and executing global regulatory strategies, shaping cross-functional decision-making, and leading global interactions with Health Authorities and external partners. This role ensures regulatory strategies fully reflect the unique scientific, mechanistic, and clinical complexities of metabolic disorders.
Job Responsibility:
Develop and lead global regulatory strategy for obesity and metabolic disease programs
Integrate clinical, nonclinical, CMC, and safety evidence into cohesive regulatory recommendations
Lead the creation of the Global Regulatory Strategic Plan (GRSP)
Advises on key clinical development elements relevant to obesity programs
Lead the Global Regulatory Team (GRT) and represent GRAAS on cross-functional teams
Partner closely with Clinical Development, Safety, CMC, Value & Access, Commercial, and regional regulatory colleagues
Oversee execution of major global regulatory submissions
Ensure consistency, scientific rigor, and clarity across core regulatory documents
Guides the regulatory interpretation of evolving FDA/EMA guidance
Lead strategy development, preparation, and cross-functional alignment for key Health Authority interactions
Represent Amgen in external alliances, consortia, scientific policy discussions, and trade associations
Build, mentor, and support high-performing global regulatory teams
Foster an inclusive, collaborative environment
Develop regulatory talent with expertise in metabolic disease science, regulatory strategy, and global execution
Requirements:
Doctorate degree and 5 years of regulatory experience in biotech or science
Master’s degree and 8 years of regulatory experience in biotech or science
Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of regulatory experience in biotech or science
8–10+ years of global regulatory experience, with demonstrated leadership of regulatory strategy for programs in obesity, metabolic disorders, endocrinology, cardiovascular risk, or related therapeutic areas
Strong scientific literacy in metabolism, energy balance physiology, hormone signaling pathways, adiposity biology, and associated clinical endpoints
Experience developing global submissions and leading interactions with FDA, EMA, and other regulatory bodies
Demonstrated success leading GRTs and influencing governance bodies on complex regulatory and clinical development issues
Proven ability to translate metabolic science into clear regulatory strategy and decision-making frameworks
Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to guide teams through ambiguous or high-stakes situations
Experience in real-world evidence strategy, long-term outcome measures, and chronic disease regulatory considerations is a plus
Nice to have:
Experience in real-world evidence strategy, long-term outcome measures, and chronic disease regulatory considerations
What we offer:
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