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The role provides proactive end to end quality support for the development and implementation of a risk-based quality assurance strategy for the clinical development program. The role will support end to end quality oversight of the General Medicine & Obesity Therapeutic Area and will be responsible for supporting a risk-based quality strategy that advances quality by design principles for the full clinical trial lifecycle (protocol development, database lock, and regulatory submissions/ approvals). You will play a vital role by developing deep knowledge of the clinical trials you support and provide oversight and quality management of critical data and processes for global and local study teams and all clinical trial sites who participate in Amgen sponsored trials.
Job Responsibility:
Act as a Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Subject Matter Expert, offering independent, objective quality guidance
Oversee quality across all clinical development stages
Plan and execute risk-based GCP audits (sites, affiliates, vendors, studies)
Support regulatory inspections and guide responses, including root cause analysis and CAPAs
Lead quality oversight of Risk Assessment Categorization Tools (RACT) for each trial
Facilitate monthly quality risk reviews with clinical program leaders
Manage audit findings, deviations, and CAPA responses
Ensure regional compliance with local regulations and support vendor evaluations
Analyze data quality trends, identify gaps, and implement corrective actions
Oversee technologies for endpoint data collection (e.g., biomarkers, imaging)
Develop and execute TA-specific QA plans and protocol-specific audit strategies
Support quality management activities including deviations, breaches, and inspection readiness
Drive innovation in quality oversight using data analytics, AI, and NLP
Review protocols to simplify design and identify critical data/processes
Manage analytical tools and data trends to address site/regional quality gaps
Provide oversight for key sites in collaboration with regional operations
Conduct Quality Partnership Visit at key sites within the country/Region
Share best practices and compliance insights with stakeholders
Offer independent quality consultation and escalate issues as needed
Support local vendor assessments and pre-inspection activities
Conduct regional risk assessments for audit planning
Stay current on regulatory trends and deliver ongoing training
Requirements:
Doctorate degree and 2 years of Quality Management, Quality Assurance and Good Clinical Practices experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry where risk-based quality management and quality by design are a core responsibility
Master’s degree and 4 years of the previous mentioned experience
Bachelor’s degree and 6 years of the previous mentioned experience
Associate’s degree and 10 years of the previous mentioned experience
Oversight and implementation of Quality Management Systems and experience managing quality in electronic QMS such as Veeva or Track wise
Thorough understanding of Clinical R&D activities and Global Regulations
Experience with Regulatory Submission and Inspection Management procedures
Quality Oversight of Clinical Trials, including clinical trial protocol development, execution, and submissions
Leadership or mentoring experience is ideal, in a regional capacity would be phenomenal
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including strong business writing abilities and active listening
Able to understand and articulate technical concepts and literature in spoken and written English
Ability to transform business and stakeholder feedback into clear, efficient processes using a straightforward language and format
Self-driven with strong analytical, critical-thinking, prioritization, and decision-making abilities
IMPORTANT! Please submit your resume/CV in English!
Nice to have:
Leadership or mentoring experience is ideal, in a regional capacity would be phenomenal
What we offer:
Vast opportunities to learn, develop, and move up and across our global organization
Diverse and inclusive community of belonging, where colleagues are empowered to bring ideas to the table, take risks, and act
Generous Amgen Total Rewards Plan comprising healthcare, finance, wealth and career benefits