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HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?

You’ve worked hard to become the professional you are today and are now ready to take the next step in your career. How will you put your skills, experience and passion to work toward your goals? At Amgen, our shared mission—to serve patients—drives all that we do. It is key to our becoming one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies, reaching over 10 million patients worldwide. Come do your best work alongside other innovative, driven professionals in this meaningful role.

Observational Research Manager - Inflammation / Rare Disease

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What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will have responsibilities for research activities in the Inflammation / Rare Disease therapeutic/product facing team. An Observational Research Manager is recognized as a strong scientific contributor and is a first or contributing author for papers in peer-reviewed journals, abstracts for scientific congresses or for internal reports that enhance the company’s mission.

Responsibilities:

• Implements/manages descriptive epidemiologic studies to characterize the incidence/prevalence of disease in US, EU, Asia, and emerging market countries
• Implements/manages research projects involving the analysis of multiple types of data including medical claims, electronic health records, and prospective observational cohort studies
• Provides safety research support across the life cycle of Amgen products, supports the development of risk management plans, and drives pharmacovigilance studies
• Conducts literature reviews and prepares research reports and scientific manuscripts
• Stays abreast of the latest developments in the field of observational research and drug development
• Promotes awareness, understanding, and use of observational research methods
• Communicates significant scientific information to a variety of audiences

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What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The Observational Research Manager professional we seek is a research leader with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

Doctorate degree

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Master’s degree and 3 years of scientific experience

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Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of scientific experience

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Associate’s degree and 10 years of scientific experience

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High school diploma / GED and 12 years of scientific experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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 working with secondary data systems, including administrative claims, EMR, registries
• Experience in observational research project planning and management
• Excellent verbal and writing communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams

• Experience in rare disease research and/or other inflammation therapeutic areas.

What you can expect of us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for our teammates’ professional and personal growth and well-being.

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.

Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan comprising 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 including:

• 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 and bi-annual company-wide shutdowns
• Flexible work models, including remote work arrangements, where possible

Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.

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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.

Sponsorship

Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.

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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