Precision Medicine Therapeutic Area (TA) Lead- Oncology

Join Amgens Mission of Serving Patients At Amgen, if you feel like youre part of something bigger, its because you are. Our shared missionto serve patients living with serious illnessesdrives all that we do. Since 1980, weve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the worlds 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, youll 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, youll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career. Precision Medicine Therapeutic Area (TA) Lead- Oncology What you will do Lets do this. Lets change the world. In this vital role you will act in conjunction with the Oncology Therapeutic Area head to advance the development and execution of Precision Medicine objectives. Lead a cross-functional team to develop and implement translational and precision medicine strategies to support asset (and above-asset, as needed) development across the product lifecycle. Additionally, partner with cross functional Therapeutic Area leads across Research & Development to guide the development of translational, reverse translational, and precision medicine strategies. Serve as the strategic integrator of various stakeholder inputs and multiple lines of evidence for the development of translational medicine and precision medicine strategies at asset and/or indication level. Set strategic vision to enhance the value of the asset across the product lifecycle through clinical biomarker target identification, indication selection, early indication of biological activity and patient stratification/selection including reverse translation strategies. Course correct as needed by incorporating deep mechanistic insights and omics signatures into actionable precision medicine strategies. Lead cross-functional teams in the development and execution of phase appropriate, integrated, biomarker and human data plans, to support translational pharmacology and inform patient selection strategies. Serve as the key liaison between research and development by providing clinical translational considerations (proof of target engagement, dose selection, patient selection) to inform discovery asset development as well as enabling reverse translational strategies (to gain mechanistic insights related to patient stratification, response/resistance) for assets in clinical phase. Provide precision medicine considerations to shape disease area strategies (disease endotypes, indications, and combinatorial approaches). Provide subject matter expertise to inform registrational and access and use evidence generation plans. Work cross-functionally to evaluate appropriate data sources and strategies for translational/precision medicine execution and propose funding/collaboration needs to appropriate Commercialization Governance Forums. What we expect of you We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The dynamic professional we seek is a leader with these qualifications. Basic Qualifications: Doctorate degree and 4 years of proven experience OR Masters degree and 7 years of proven experience OR Bachelors degree and 9 years of proven experience Preferred Qualifications: MD & PhD with 6 years industry & academic experience Deep scientific and analytical expertise in integrating multiple data sources e.g. omic, clinical, Real world evidence (RWE) to inform precision medicine approaches Strong professional network with external Key Opinion Leaders, academic institutions, and industry partners Experience in translational research and/or advancing clinical candidates Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices (GCP) and applicable regulatory requirements for biomarker and diagnostic development Proven ability to lead, manage, and motivate others in a complex, multi-functional matrix environment Exceptional leadership and team management skills 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, well 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 Apply now for a career that defies imagination Objects in your future are closer than they appear. 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