Field Medical Excellence Strategy Lead (Sr. Manager)

Company: Initial Therapeutics, Inc.
Location: Washington
Posted on: May 7, 2025

Job Description:

Join Amgen's Mission of Serving PatientsAt 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.What you will doIn this vital role, you will support the Rare Disease Therapeutic Area (RDTA) MSL teams and report into the Field Medical Excellence (FME) team. The FME Strategy Lead will partner with the RDTA leadership, serving as a member of their SLT to advance organizational strategies and goals. Responsibilities can include:

• Serve as the TA POC for designated cross-functional medical and commercial teams for prioritized meetings, updates, and ongoing strategy (examples include QMR, planning and execution of Therapeutic Area Meetings, operational activities related to TA-specific national meetings and calls) as designated by the TA MSL Lead.
• Provide TA leadership and collaborate with FME Field Systems and Capabilities, Data & Analytics, and other stakeholders regarding specific TA needs for ALIGN documentation and MAX reporting needs for MSL and senior leadership.
• Conduct briefings on key strategic MSL priorities, including Execution, Leading, and Lagging measures, outcomes, and qualitative insights for senior management.
• Influence the analysis, design, and construction of the SEP and tactical implementation plans for the MSL team. Provide insights and recommendations into long-range goals, training, and resource needs for the MSL team, in conjunction with K&L, Medical, and SciComm.
• Participate in and handle administrative departmental activities such as budgets, resources, and staffing needs for specified products.
• Under the direction of MSL TA Lead, set strategic role for MSLs and serve as POC for Congresses/Medical Meetings/scientific exhibits pertinent to identified products and pipeline molecules.
• Represent the department or Amgen as a primary internal and external contact, as directed by the MSL TA Head or FME leadership.
• Provide oversight and consistent updates to the MSL SharePoint site and Teams to ensure ready access to MSL resources that optimize efficiency.
• Lead and conduct projects with vendors and cross-functional departments as assigned by the TA Lead or FME leadership (examples include the MSL TA Feedback Survey, Veeva Link, and AI projects).
• Partner closely with cross-TA FME Strategy Leads and FME leadership to ensure consistent practices across TAs with respect to compliance, documentation and reporting practices, and use of internal and external data sources for profiling and consulting.
• Travel up to 10% as required.
• Position is remote anywhere in the continental US.What we expect of youWe are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The FME Strategy Lead (Sr Manager) for the Rare Disease Field Medical Teams will actively collaborate with the teams, deploying their outstanding qualifications to serve patients.Basic Qualifications:
  • Doctorate degree and 2 years of Medical Affairs experience.OR
    • Masters degree and 4 years of Medical Affairs experience.OR
      • Bachelors degree and 6 years of Medical Affairs experience.Preferred Qualifications:
        • Ph.D., M.D., Pharm. D., or D.O. in a medical field.
        • 3 or more years of directly related clinical and/or scientific experience.
        • 2 or more years as a medical science liaison.
        • Rare Disease therapeutic area expertise.What you can expect of usAs 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, we'll 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 nowfor a career that defies imagination.Objects in your future are closer than they appear. Join us.careers.amgen.comAmgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease.Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.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.
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