Clinical Research Medical Sr. Director, Thoracic Oncology

Location: Washington
Posted on: June 23, 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. Clinical Research Medical Sr. Director - Thoracic Oncology What you will do Lets do this. Lets change the world. In this vital role you will serve as clinical expert to provide clinical/scientific knowledge into the development, delivery and communication of the global scientific/medical evidence plan for small cell lung cancer (SCLC) indication(s). Additional responsibilities include: Provide therapeutic area expertise in thoracic oncology and drive development, execution, and communication of the global scientific/medical evidence plan for small cell lung cancer area, including leading the evidence generation team. Serve as global development lead for specific small cell lung cancer indications and/or patient impact expansion (PIE) strategies. Integral contribution to SCLC product team Manage a clinical development team of clinical research medical directors and medical science directors Provide medical leadership for clinical trials and develop and implement strategies to drive patient enrollment in partnership with clinical operations and medical affairs organizations. Support cross-functional and global collaborations to integrate broad medical, regulatory, safety, scientific, and commercial access and value input into the development program(s) Participate and provide clinical input into safety and regulatory interactions. Interpret and communicate clinical trial data. Lead authoring and review of CSRs, publications and regulatory submissions Develop key opinion leaders and make scientific presentation at advisory boards, key scientific meetings and external committee meetings Identify new clinical research opportunities. Provide clinical content input to materials to be used in Scientific Affairs as well as the Commercial Organization Approximate 10% travel may be required. 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 5 years of clinical research and/or basic science research experience AND 5 years of managerial experience directly managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams, projects, programs or directing the allocation of resources Preferred Qualifications: MD plus accredited residency and fellowship training in oncology, board certified or equivalent. Five (5) or more years of clinical development experience and/or basic science research combined with clinical teaching and patient care activities. Clinical development experience in the biopharmaceutical industry (biotech, pharmaceutical or CRO company) Experience in development lifecycle management to include development strategy creation for large programs from early development, through late development and commercialization. Involved in filing activities as part of the moving the program through the development lifecycle. Key relationship development and collaboration with the expansive commercial and medical teams internal and external partners and key opinion leaders. Previous management experience of clinical development professionals 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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