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Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients

At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do.

Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas –Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease– we reach millions of patients each year. As a member of the Amgen team, you’ll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives.

Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

Senior Director, Biostatistics

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role as a core member of the Evidence Generation Team (EGT), support design, analysis, interpretation and reporting of clinical studies, regulatory submissions, Health Technology Assessments (HTA) and payer submissions, and dissemination of clinical data insights.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee large and/or complicated product(s) or indication(s), which may require overseeing other Global Statistical Lead(s).

• Develop, lead, and serve as the primary point of contact for the statistical program strategy for a portfolio of products/programs

• Influence across product life cycle through developing statistically compelling Evidence Generation Plans (EGP) in collaboration with Strategic Development Director, Statistical Innovation, EDL, GDL, GMAL, and Regional Medical Leads

• Partner with evidence-related, cross-functional stakeholders to ensure the highest statistical standards and integrity and provide program level statistical support

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The Biostatistics professional we seek has these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

Doctorate degree and 5 years of biostatistics experience

Or

Master’s degree and 9 years of biostatistics experience

Or

Bachelor’s degree and 11 years of biostatistics experience

In addition to meeting at least one of the above requirements, you must have at least 5 years of leadership experience leading teams, projects, or programs. Your managerial experience may run concurrently with the required technical experience referenced above

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctorate in Statistics/Biostatistics and post-graduate statistical experience in the pharmaceutical industry or medical research including phase 3 drug development in metabolic diseases or cardiovascular outcome trials (CVOT) and 10+ years of post-graduate statistical experience in the pharmaceutical industry or medical research

• Statistical leadership / contribution to regulatory / reimbursement submissions

• Life Cycle Drug Development Experience

• Independent leadership of multiple projects

• Experience working effectively in a globally dispersed team environment with cross-cultural partners

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Thorough understanding of regulatory and industry trends

• Experience in working on Clinical programs within Obesity, Cardiometabolic or other inflammation therapeutic areas.

• Experience developing policies and SOPs

• Scientific research/publications in one or more areas of statistical science

What you can expect of us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, we’ll support your journey every step of the way.

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.

In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility, comprising of 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 that may include:

• 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

• 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

• Flexible work models, including remote and hybrid work arrangements, where possible

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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.

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.

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