Observational Research Manager (Obesity)

Amgen • Thousand Oaks, CA

12d

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Doctorate degree Or Master's degree and 2 years of scientific experience Or Bachelor's Degree and 4 years of scientific experience Or Associate’s degree and 8 years of scientific experience Or High school diploma / GED & 10 years of scientific experience

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• Executes/manages descriptive epidemiologic studies to characterize the incidence /prevalence of disease in US, EU, Asia, and emerging market countries
• Executes/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 completes 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 scientific information to a variety of audiences

Benefits

• 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 where possible

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior