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Director, Digital Medicine

10+ years years
$240,754 – $277,917 USD annually
10 Sept. 3, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Remote Education: Advanced degree (PhD, MD, PharmD, MSc) in life sciences, public health, or medicine. Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Job Title:

Director, Digital Medicine


Location:

📍 United States – Remote
💼 Work Type: Remote


Job Details:

  • Job ID: R-214964

  • Category: Medical Services

  • Date Posted: August 20, 2025

  • Salary Range: $240,754 – $277,917 USD annually


About Amgen:

Amgen is a leading biotechnology company committed to serving patients with serious illnesses. Since 1980, we’ve pioneered innovations in Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease, reaching millions of patients globally. Our science-driven, collaborative culture supports breakthrough solutions that improve and extend lives.


Role Summary:

As Director of Digital Medicine, you will lead the development and execution of innovative research strategies—including decentralized clinical trials (DCTs), pragmatic trial models, and digital health technologies (DHTs). You'll act as a strategic partner and subject matter expert (SME), supporting study and product teams across the clinical development lifecycle to improve trial efficiency, patient experience, and data quality.


Key Responsibilities:

🎯 Strategic Leadership

  • Define and execute the Digital Medicine strategy aligned with clinical development, post-marketing, and product portfolio needs.

  • Represent the function at cross-functional and governance meetings, influencing high-level strategic decisions.

🧪 Study & Product Team Support

  • Serve as SME to identify opportunities for digital innovation, including DCT components, DHTs, and pragmatic designs.

  • Advise on selection, validation, and implementation of digital tools, wearables, remote monitoring, and digital endpoints.

🌐 Decentralized & Pragmatic Trials

  • Provide leadership in the design, planning, and execution of decentralized and pragmatic trials to enhance efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

🚀 Innovation & Technology Enablement

  • Monitor emerging digital health trends, regulatory guidance, and technologies.

  • Build strategic partnerships with startups, tech providers, academic institutions, and industry collaborators.

🤝 Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Act as a key internal and external point of contact for Digital Medicine.

  • Partner with Medical Affairs, Clinical Operations, Regulatory, Safety, and Strategic Sourcing to ensure seamless integration of digital solutions in trials.

📊 Operational Oversight

  • Oversee operational aspects of digital solution deployment, including vendor management, budget planning, risk mitigation, and KPI tracking (e.g., study timelines, enrollment, retention).

🔄 Change Management

  • Drive cultural and organizational change toward the adoption of digital and decentralized research methodologies.


Qualifications:

🧾 Basic Qualifications (one of the following):

  • Doctorate degree + 4 years relevant experience

  • Master’s degree + 7 years relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s degree + 9 years relevant experience


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Advanced degree (PhD, MD, PharmD, MSc) in life sciences, public health, or medicine.

  • 10+ years of experience in clinical development or digital health, including leadership roles in DCTs or pragmatic trials.

  • Experience in cardiovascular, oncology, inflammation, or rare diseases.

  • In-depth understanding of:

    • Clinical trial operations

    • Regulatory requirements

    • Digital health technologies

  • Proven track record in global or regional digital strategy implementation.

  • Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.

  • Entrepreneurial mindset with a focus on patient-centric, data-driven innovation.

  • Familiarity with digital platforms, remote tools, and wearables.


Compensation & Benefits:

💵 Base Salary:

$240,754 – $277,917 USD annually (based on experience, qualifications, and location)

🌟 Total Rewards Plan Includes:

  • Annual discretionary bonus

  • Stock-based long-term incentives

  • Medical, dental, vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents

  • Life and disability insurance

  • Retirement & Savings Plan with company contributions

  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

  • Paid time off and biannual company shutdowns

  • Flexible work arrangements (remote/hybrid options)


Additional Information:

  • No set application deadline. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

  • Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.

  • Accessibility & Accommodation: Amgen will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the application and interview process.


How to Apply:

🔗 Visit careers.amgen.com
📤 Apply for Job ID: R-214964

Note: You may redact age-identifying details (e.g., birthdate, graduation dates) in your application. This will not affect your candidacy.