HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?

　　At Amgen, every challenge is an opportunity. And every opportunity brings the potential to change lives. Our shared mission—to serve patients—has driven our status as one of the world’s preeminent biotechnology companies, reaching over 10 million patients worldwide. Leverage your high-level expertise to lead and forge partnerships that advance the biotechnical and biopharmaceutical science that can turn the tide of serious, life-interrupting illnesses.

　　Executive Director, Research

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　　What you will do

　　Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role as Executive Director, Research you will lead and oversee programs addressing weight-related concerns. Your responsibilities will include implementing the strategic direction for the pipeline, ensuring the quality and impact of research outputs, and managing staff. Additionally, you will represent the organization in external forums and establish partnerships with relevant stakeholders.

　　This role will include global leadership of an asset within Amgen’s cardiometabolic group. The Executive Director will report into the Scientific Vice President, Research.

　　Responsibilities

　　Implement the organization's research strategy and vision in alignment with its mission and goals

　　Lead Research in the cardiometabolic/obesity therapeutic area, ensuring operational and scientific excellence

　　Foster a culture of innovation and creativity, while ensuring effective collaboration among enabling functions, therapeutic teams, and locations

　　Supervise and mentor a research team, including responsibilities such as hiring, performance evaluation, and professional development

　　Communicate and present scientific and technical advice both within the function and across departments, both internally and externally

　　Apply knowledge of the drug discovery and development process to guide the workgroup

　　Solve complex technical problems within a broad discipline, demonstrating ingenuity and creativity

　　Evaluate progress towards goals and milestone achievements for the workgroup with limited oversight.

　　Lead teams contributing to the achievement of department project team objectives.

　　Initiate, progress, and deliver programs and new platforms

　　Ensure the excellence, relevance, and timeliness of research outputs, including reports, publications, presentations

　　Monitor and evaluate the progress and impact of research projects and programs, reporting to the board of directors and donors.

　　Manage the research budget and resources, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and procedures.

　　Establish and maintain effective relationships with external partners, including academic institutions, government agencies

　　Communicate and disseminate research findings and recommendations to various 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 Executive Director, Research we seek is an experienced leader with the following qualifications. They will also embody the Amgen leadership attributes which are:

　　Inspire : Create a connected, inclusive, and inspiring work environment that empowers talent to thrive

　　Accelerate : Enable speed that matches the urgency of patient needs by encouraging progress over perfection

　　Integrate : Connect the dots to amplify the collective power of Amgen to drive results for patients, staff, and shareholders

　　Adapt : Lead through change by adapting to an ever-changing environment and defining a clear course of action to deliver results

　　Basic Qualifications

　　Doctorate degree & 6 years of research experience OR

　　Master’s degree & 10 years of research experience OR

　　Bachelor’s degree & 12 years of research experience AND

　　Six (6) years of managerial experience directly managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams, projects, programs or directing the allocation of resources

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　PhD degree in a relevant field, such as cardiometabolic

　　Minimum of 15+ years of experience in leading and conducting research, with a focus on cardiometabolic conditions; strong experience in obesity is preferred.

　　Demonstrated experience in generating quality and impactful research outputs, including the development of clinical candidates in the cardiometabolic and the publication of peer-reviewed articles

　　Research & development experience within industry is strongly preferred

　　Strategic leadership, management, and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively within diverse and multidisciplinary teams

　　Proven capability for independent research, innovative thinking, and a solid understanding of human genetics

　　Track record of providing mentorship and guidance to staff within the same function

　　Proficient in utilizing new technologies for investigating both human and non-human biology

　　Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals

　　Ability to analyze and interpret complex datasets

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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.

　　The annual base salary range for this opportunity in the U.S. is $271,118 - $322,291.

　　In addition to the base salary, 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

　　Amgen’s Commitment to Our Staff

　　At Amgen, our mission is serving patients. Our staff are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of science to transform medicine and turn the tide on serious illnesses. Central to achieving this mission is our “people-first” philosophy. We recruit the best talent, build an environment that facilitates career growth, and provide staff with the opportunity to make significant contributions for patients and our business.

　　We equip all our staff members to live well-rounded, healthy lives. Most recently, Amgen added benefits for transgender employees and continues to pride itself on industry-leading, family-friendly offerings for families of all compositions.

　　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.

　　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.