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Executive Medical Director – Us Medical Affairs Lead

3-7 years years
$343,334 – $403,728 USD annually
10 Sept. 3, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Remote Education: Advanced degree: MD, PharmD, or PhD 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:

Executive Medical Director – US Medical Affairs Lead
Therapeutic Area: Thyroid Eye Disease (TED)


Location:

📍 Thousand Oaks, California, USA
💼 Remote Work Option Available


Job Details:

  • Job ID: R-223832

  • Category: Medical Affairs

  • Date Posted: August 25, 2025

  • Work Type: Remote

  • Salary Range: $343,334 – $403,728 USD annually


About Amgen:

Amgen is a global leader in biotechnology, with a mission to serve patients living with serious illnesses. Since 1980, Amgen has pioneered therapies in Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease. The company is dedicated to innovation, scientific excellence, and transforming patient outcomes through its world-class medicines and collaborative, values-driven culture.


Position Summary:

The Executive Medical Director, US Medical Affairs Lead will lead the medical strategy and execution for TEPEZZA® (teprotumumab-trbw)—the first and only FDA-approved treatment for Thyroid Eye Disease (TED)—as well as other pipeline products in this franchise.

You will be responsible for maximizing Amgen’s value proposition through medical strategy, stakeholder engagement, evidence generation, and scientific communication.


Key Responsibilities:

🔹 Strategic Leadership

  • Develop and execute the US medical affairs strategy for TEPEZZA and TED franchise.

  • Guide product strategy and pipeline development within the TED franchise.

  • Lead the external stakeholder strategy including KOL engagement, medical education, and communication.

🔹 Scientific Communication

  • Oversee the development and execution of the US medical communication plan:

    • Scientific platform and core content

    • Publications and congress planning

    • Clinical narrative framework

🔹 Stakeholder Engagement

  • Engage with US external stakeholders to build awareness of the unmet need and medical value of TEPEZZA and related pipeline products.

  • Elevate Amgen’s reputation as a science-based, patient-focused partner.

🔹 Evidence Generation & Internal Collaboration

  • Collaborate cross-functionally on evidence generation, ensuring regional/local insights inform global strategy.

  • Provide actionable medical insights to internal partners across Commercial, Regulatory, Clinical, and Medical Affairs teams.


About TEPEZZA (Teprotumumab-trbw):

TEPEZZA is a monoclonal antibody targeting IGF-1R, approved for the treatment of TED. It is a breakthrough biologic that improves inflammation, orbital tissue expansion, and proptosis in TED patients—transforming care in a previously underserved condition. Ongoing studies are exploring its use in other IGF-1R–mediated conditions.


Required Qualifications:

🧾 Basic Qualifications (one of the following):

  • Doctorate degree + 6 years of directly related experience, OR

  • Master’s degree + 10 years of directly related experience, OR

  • Bachelor’s degree + 12 years of directly related experience
    AND

  • 6 years of managerial experience (team/project/program leadership or resource allocation)


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Advanced degree: MD, PharmD, or PhD

  • 3+ years Medical Affairs experience in Immunology, Ophthalmology, or Pharmacology

  • 5+ years Medical Affairs experience in biotech, pharma, or CRO settings

  • 5+ years experience working with Rare Diseases

  • Experience collaborating with IDNs, ACOs, and Payers

  • 3+ years of clinical research and/or academic medical practice

  • Familiarity with US regulatory agencies and Good Clinical Practice (GCP)

  • Strong understanding of pharmaceutical product development, lifecycle, and commercialization


Leadership Expectations:

Amgen leaders are expected to:

  • Inspire: Build inclusive and empowering environments

  • Accelerate: Drive progress over perfection to meet patient needs

  • Integrate: Connect cross-functional teams to amplify impact

  • Adapt: Embrace change and deliver clear action


Compensation & Benefits:

  • Base Salary: $343,334 – $403,728 USD

  • Additional Compensation:

    • Annual discretionary bonus

    • Stock-based long-term incentives

  • Total Rewards Plan includes:

    • Medical, dental, and vision insurance (for staff and eligible dependents)

    • Life and disability insurance

    • Flexible spending accounts

    • Retirement and savings plans with company contributions

    • Generous PTO and company-wide shutdowns

    • Flexible and remote work options

    • Career development and continuing education support


Additional Information:

  • Amgen does not set a firm application deadline—applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

  • Amgen is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Applicants are considered without regard to race, gender, identity, religion, national origin, veteran or disability status.

  • Accommodations available for individuals with disabilities during the application or interview process upon request.


How to Apply:

🔗 Visit: careers.amgen.com
📤 Apply for Job ID: R-223832

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