Medical Director-Early Development Inflammation

Company: Amgen
Location: Washington
Posted on: July 2, 2025

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-Early Development Inflammation What you will do Lets do this. Lets change the world. In this vital role you will be responsible for providing scientific/ medical direction and leadership for pre-clinical/ early clinical programs for Amgens Early Development Inflammation pipeline. The Medical Director will lead the early phase clinical development of compounds from first-in-human studies through proof-of- concept and translational projects as part of the initial drug development strategy. This individual will also serve as the Evidence Generation Team leader for one or more of Amgens Product Teams through their role as an Early Development Leader (EDL) Responsibilities include: Design and implement innovative early clinical development strategy for Inflammation indications (e.g., respiratory, rheumatologic, inflammatory bowel disease, others) Effectively network with internal and external opinion leaders Opportunity to explore additional therapeutic areas Lead the preparation of clinical development plans and clinical study protocols, and contribute to informed consents, Investigator Brochures, and Ethics Committee and regulatory agency submissions Serve as the Medical Monitor on early clinical trials; review and evaluate clinical study safety, efficacy, pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic data Actively collaborate with Amgen Late Development, Research, Precision Medicine, Regulatory, Commercial and Business Development colleagues Collaborate with external experts to provide biomedical expertise and strategic guidance to inflammation early development teams Contribute to in-licensing evaluations and due-diligence activities What we expect of you We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The dynamic professional we seek is a leader with these qualifications. Basic Qualifications: MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school AND 2 years of clinical research and/or basic science research experience Preferred Qualifications: Board certification or eligible Residency training in Internal Medicine and relevant subspecialty 3 years of Inflammation drug development experience in the pharmaceutical industry and/or collaborating with pharmaceutical sponsors Experience in clinical trial design, implementation and/or interpreting trial results Demonstrated leadership qualities Experience within a matrix environment, contributes to decision-making and reaching alignment in order to meet ambitious timelines Understanding of and/or experience directing/interpreting early clinical trials Experience in both basic research and clinical trial methodology Publication track record Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders, as well as, external partners and collaborators 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, including remote and hybrid work arrangements, where possible 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. 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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