Director of Observational Research, Pharmacovigilance Epidemiology and Causal Inference

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biospaceWashington (DC)

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Manager

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$122,000 per year

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Director of Observational Research, Pharmacovigilance Epidemiology and Causal Inference Join Amgen’s mission of serving patients. At Amgen, our shared mission to serve patients living with serious illnesses drives all that we do. Since 1980, we have pioneered biotech to address the world’s toughest diseases across four therapeutic areas: Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease. As part of the Amgen team, you will help make a lasting impact on patients by researching, manufacturing, and delivering innovative medicines. In this vital role, you will lead a Pharmacovigilance Epidemiology and Causal Inference team within the Data and Analytics Center. You will develop and execute studies using real‑world data to inform product safety and effectiveness, estimate exposure, conduct post‑approval safety studies, and apply advanced causal inference methodologies. You will also serve on the Extended Leadership Team and collaborate with Global Patient Safety, Global Regulatory Affairs, and Strategy.
Responsibilities: Effectively lead, develop, and mentor a team of scientists. Design and execute studies to support evidence generation, including identifying patient populations, assessing disease burden and resource utilization, obtaining product registrations and label expansions, meeting post‑marketing requirements/commitments, and product differentiation. Find opportunities to substitute for and/or complement interventional studies to reduce time and cost of drug development. Influence cross‑functional team members on the appropriate use and timing of non‑interventional research to answer high‑priority strategic business questions. Leverage real‑world data and CFOR analytic approaches to inform high‑value business decisions for multiple stakeholders. Track business and functional priorities and align resources against those priorities. Contribute to the mission of CFOR, including progressing innovative epidemiological methods and analytical capabilities. Participate in initiatives to improve capabilities within CFOR and provide input into CFOR meetings. Contribute to the development of product and CFOR strategies. Develop and maintain relationships with key leaders in observational research.
Qualifications: Doctorate degree and at least 4 years of scientific experience, OR Masters degree and 8 years of scientific experience, OR Bachelors degree and 10 years of scientific experience. At least 4 years of experience directly managing people and/or leading teams, projects, or programs, or directing allocation of resources. Doctorate in Epidemiology or related subject with high observational research content (preferred).Experience in design, execution, and analysis of observational research studies within pharmaceutical or public health settings (preferred).Experience in research to support drug development (preferred).Experience in observational research project planning and management (preferred).Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills (preferred).Experience working in multidisciplinary teams (preferred).Benefits 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. The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is $122,000.00–$134,000.00.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. Equal Opportunity Employer 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 provide reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities.

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