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Amgen Therapy Area Head in Cambridge, United Kingdom
HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?
If you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. 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. We are global collaborators who achieve together—researching, manufacturing and delivering ever-better products that reach over 10 million patients worldwide. It’s time for a career you can be proud of. Join us.
THERAPY AREA HEAD – GENERAL MEDICINE
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What you will do
In this vital role you will lead the Therapeutic Area (TA) for all medical activities, inspire the medical team and drive the development and execution of TA medical strategies of in-line and pipeline products.
Responsibilities:
Development and execution of TA medical strategies including annual strategic planning and goal setting, launch preparation and lifecycle management, in collaboration with appropriate cross-functional teams
Strategic oversight of LCM across portfolio, including required cross functional collaboration.
Set the strategy for scientific engagement across a broad range of stakeholders to strengthen external understanding of the unmet need and value of the product(s) and asset(s)
Ensure that medical insights across the TA are used to inform all evidence, product development, and brand/ franchise strategy deliverables
Line management of medical advisors, sci comms or MSLs within the therapy area
Serve as a senior member of BU LT shaping TA strategy and priorities
Shape a positive, motivating workplace culture and cross functional working across TA and BU
Own specific KOL relationships
Country brand ambassador to Global TA teams
Foster Amgen‘s reputation as a science-based, innovative and patient-focused reliable partner
Be part of our team
You will work within our UK and Ireland affiliate Medical Business Unit heading up the General Medicine TA, having matrix relations with Commercial and Value and Access colleagues within the UK and Ireland affiliate as well as our EU Hub.
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What we expect of you
We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. What we seek in you as an experienced professional, are these qualifications and skills:
Medical degree and full GMC registration
Broad commercial literacy and analytical skills. Deep understanding of brand strategies and deep knowledge of relevant Amgen assets, disease state and medical specialities
Deep awareness of objectives, goals, challenges and financial constraints as well as an understanding of the need to measure performance and adopt a continuous improvement mentality
Pharmaceutical product development, product lifecycle and commercialisation process knowledge with advanced understanding of other functions; including Global Development, Commercial, Safety and Regulatory
Solid understanding national & regional healthcare system, policies, reimbursement & strategies.
Deep understanding of own & competitor marketplace, customers, products & TAs.
Deep and broad understanding of evidence generation process
Skilled at engagement, scientific exchange with external medical community
Extensive people leadership
Proven experience as a final ABPI signatory
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What you can expect of us
As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, so we work to care for our teammates’ professional and personal growth and well-being.
Vast opportunities to learn and move up and across our global organization
Diverse and inclusive community of belonging, where teammates are empowered to bring ideas to the table and act
Generous Total Rewards Plan comprising health, finance and wealth, work/life balance, and career benefits
LOCATION Ability to work flexibly from home with regular office work either from our Cambridge or Uxbridge next generation workspace.
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for a career that defies imagination
In our quest to serve patients above all else, Amgen is the first to imagine, and the last to doubt. Join us.
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Equal Opportunity Statement
Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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