Medical Director, Chronic Weight Management

Company: Amgen
Location: Washington
Posted on: February 17, 2026

Job Description:

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. Medical Director, Chronic Weight Management What you will do Lets do this. Lets change the world. In this vital role you will drive strategic direction and provide medical expertise for our global portfolio of products in the obesity therapeutic area. Responsibilities: Provide medical leadership and strategic direction for Amgen's global portfolio in chronic weight management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and execute global medical strategies and plans for products in this therapeutic area. Serve as the subject matter expert in chronic weight management, keeping up-to-date with the latest research, scientific advancements, and market trends. Develop and maintain relationships with key opinion leaders, medical societies, and other external stakeholders to advance Amgen's scientific and medical objectives. Lead and participate in global advisory boards, medical education programs, and other medical activities to support the adoption and appropriate use of Amgen's products. Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and guidelines related to medical affairs activities. Oversee the development and execution of medical communication plans, including publications, presentations, and congress activities. Provide medical input and support for product development, including clinical trial design and data interpretation. Collaborate with commercial teams to develop and implement medical strategies for product launches and life-cycle management. Mentor and develop team members, providing guidance and support for their professional growth and development. Represent Amgen at medical conferences and other scientific meetings, presenting data and engaging with key stakeholders. Play a key role in identifying and evaluating potential external collaborations and partnerships in chronic weight management space. Contribute to the development of global medical affairs processes and procedures to ensure compliance, efficiency, and continuous improvement. Serve as a key point of contact for medical inquiries from internal and external stakeholders. Stay abreast of competitive landscape and provide insights and recommendations to inform business decisions. Drive innovation and continuous improvement in the medical affairs function, staying current with industry best practices and trends. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support the development and execution of patient-focused initiatives and programs. Represent Amgen's commitment to patients and healthcare What we expect of you We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The medical professional we seek is a obesity expert with these qualifications. Basic Qualifications: Doctorate degree and 4 years of medical affairs experience OR Masters degree and 8 years of medical affairs experience OR Bachelors degree and 10 years of medical affairs experience In addition to meeting at least one of the above requirements, you must have at least 4 years experience directly managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams, projects, programs, or directing the allocation or resources. Your managerial experience may run concurrently with the required technical experience referenced above Preferred Qualifications: 4 years of experience in chronic weight management Proven track record of leadership and strategic thinking 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 where possible. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies. Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team. careers.amgen.com In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. Application deadline Amgen 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. Sponsorship Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed. 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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