Digital Medicine, Director
Location: Washington
Posted on: June 23, 2025
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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. Digitial Medicine, Director What you will
do Lets do this. Lets change the world. In this vital role you will
lead and drive innovative research methods across portfolio by
utilizing decentralized, pragmatic trial strategies, and digital
health initiatives. This person will serve as a subject matter
expert (SME) and strategic partner to product and study teams,
providing thought leadership and operational guidance for
integrating digital and innovative solutions across the product
development lifecycle. This role may also assume direct study-level
responsibility when needed, ensuring seamless execution and
alignment with program goals. Responsibilities Strategic
Leadership: Define and execute the digital medicine strategy
aligned with post marketing, clinical development, product, and
portfolio needs. Represent the Digital Medicine function across
cross-functional and governance meetings, influencing strategic
decisions. Study & Product Team Support: Serve as SME to product
and clinical study teams to identify opportunities for innovative
research integration, including DCT elements, DHT and pragmatic
study designs for efficiency and cost management of studies. Advise
on the selection, validation, and implementation of digital tools,
wearables, remote monitoring technologies, and digital endpoints.
Decentralized and Pragmatic Trial Expertise: Provide leadership in
the design, planning, and execution of decentralized and pragmatic
trials. Innovation & Technology Enablement: Stay current with
emerging digital health trends, technologies, regulatory guidance,
and industry standard processes. Identify and establish strategic
partnerships with external innovators, startups, technology
providers, and academic institutions Cross-Functional
Collaboration: Act as the central point of contact for Digital
Medicine internally and externally, including interactions with
vendors, investigators, and functions conducting the studies.
Collaborate with Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Clinical
Operations, Regulatory, Safety, Strategic Sourcing and related
teams to ensure successful execution of trials with innovative
methods. Operational Oversight: Oversee the operational aspects of
digital solution deployment in clinical trials, including vendor
management, budget planning, and risk mitigation. Define and
monitor key performance indicators (e.g., study time reduction,
patient retention, enrollment, cost). Change Management Lead change
management to drive cultural and organizational adoption of
innovative research methods 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 Director with these
qualifications. Basic Qualifications: Doctorate degree and 4 years
of relevant experience OR Masters degree and 7 years of relevant
experience OR Bachelors degree and 9 years of relevant experience
Preferred Qualifications: Advanced degree in life sciences,
medicine, pharmacy, public health, or related field (PhD, MD,
PharmD, or MSc preferred). Minimum of 10 years of experience in
clinical development, digital health, or related field, including
leadership in DCTs and pragmatic trials. Preferably in
cardiovascular, rare diseases, oncology, and/or inflammation. Deep
understanding of clinical trial operations, regulatory
requirements, and digital health technologies. Proven experience
implementing digital strategies in clinical research at a global or
regional level. Strong communication and stakeholder management
skills; ability to influence across levels and functions.
Entrepreneurial approach, with a strong focus on innovation,
patient-centricity, and data-driven decision-making. Familiarity
with digital platforms and wearables is a plus. 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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