Global Commercial Diagnostics Director, Precision Medicine

Company: Amgen SA
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: January 23, 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.Global Commercial Diagnostics Director, Precision MedicineWhat you will doIn this vital role, the Global Director, Companion Diagnostics (CDx), will lead and support the commercial success of companion diagnostic and biomarker advancement at Amgen. Amgen has a diverse and rapidly advancing oncology portfolio and this is a critical role within the Global Oncology Commercial Organization supporting the launch indications. The role will be responsible for the launch strategy of diagnostics, working across the portfolio on global value and access and working in partnership with key laboratories. You will work closely with the Precision Medicine Development team, Product Team, and Brand Working teams. You will own the development and endorsement of the Diagnostic Global Brand Plan across indications working closely with diagnostic partners.Responsibilities

• Commercial lead for the Diagnostic Launch Team which will develop and implement the Diagnostic Launch Strategy
• Work closely with diagnostic partners to establish a 'win-win' relationship
• Collaborate with country affiliates to implement and execute the diagnostic strategy
• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to improve value and access of diagnostics worldwide through partnership with key organizations
• Bring innovative ideas and solutions to solve barriers to routine diagnostic testing
• Be accountable for achieving business goals with Every Patient, Every Time mentality
• Synthesize customer insights to inform short- and long-term strategy and integrate customer-specific research needs into strategic planning
• Serve as the subject matter expert of commercial diagnostic knowledge through active engagement with external partners, pathology partnerships, professional laboratory, medical organizations, and internal stakeholders
• Build a culture of subject matter expertise, collaboration, and patient-centricity within the Commercial Diagnostics team
• Expected travel (domestic and international) is -20%What we expect of youWe are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The professional we seek is a collaborative partner with these qualifications.Basic Qualifications:Doctorate degree and 4 years of marketing experienceORMaster's degree and 7 years of marketing experienceORBachelor's degree and 9 years of marketing experiencePreferred Qualifications:
  • 8+ years of biotech/pharmaceutical and/or diagnostic/lab experience
  • 4+ years of commercial drug development and companion diagnostics (CDx) experience
  • Launch experience of oncology diagnostics with a strong understanding of the global molecular testing diagnostics environment including key labs, lab systems, market landscape and offer technical expertise
  • Experience working in a global role with experience in at least one country
  • Experience with a broad base of external customers, including patients, payers, and HCPs (especially pathologists)
  • Ability to understand, interpret, and communicate commercial and competitive implications of complex technical/clinical/regulatory data
  • Interpersonal skills, negotiation skills, active listening, and relationship management skills
  • Ability to work confidently in a cross-functional team and build effective internal partnerships
  • Leadership skills, including the ability to influence teams with a diverse set of backgrounds
  • Competitive mentality, including the ability to champion ideas, make decisions, and goal-oriented focus and results-driven
  • Business judgment and emotional intelligence
  • Commercial savvy and critical thinking, analytical and scientific literacy, cross-functional collaboration skills, the ability to operate globally and locally, influencing skills, and an understanding of both diagnostic and drug development/commercialization
  • Ability to influence others while fostering an environment of dedication and fairness
  • Demonstrates creativity and foresight in anticipating and solving complex project issuesWhat 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 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 possibleApply nowfor a career that defies imaginationObjects in your future are closer than they appear. Join us.careers.amgen.com
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