Scientific Communications Manager - Oncology

Amgen - Washington, DC

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Washington, DC

5,001-10,000 employees

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

As a Scientific Communications Manager in Oncology at Amgen, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the communication strategies for our oncology therapeutic area, particularly focusing on Small Cell Lung Cancer and the Tarlatamab program. This position requires a collaborative approach, working closely with cross-functional leaders to ensure that all scientific materials and publications align with our program strategies and objectives. Your expertise will be essential in developing a variety of scientific content, including publication and medical content plans, core scientific and medical materials, and content for scientific meetings and congresses. You will also be responsible for managing vendor relationships and project budgets, ensuring that all content meets the highest standards of quality and compliance with regulatory guidelines. In this role, you will be expected to maintain strong working relationships with various stakeholders, including internal teams and external partners. Your ability to communicate effectively and manage multiple projects simultaneously will be crucial as you navigate the complexities of scientific communication in the biopharmaceutical industry. You will also be involved in responding to medical information inquiries and ensuring that publications are submitted to peer-reviewed journals and congresses in a timely manner. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the advancement of oncology treatments and to make a meaningful impact on patient care.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to develop Publications and Medical Content aligned with program strategies and objectives.
• Provide support for developing scientific material in the Small Cell Lung Cancer disease area, primarily Tarlatamab.
• Create publication and medical content plans.
• Develop core scientific and medical content, including DSE/digital/MSL materials, FAQs, and Medical Information Letters for global and US audiences.
• Prepare content for scientific meetings and congresses.
• Create payer-related content and respond to Medical Information inquiries.
• Submit publications to peer-reviewed journals and congresses.
• Maintain strong working relationships with cross-functional partners on the extended team.
• Manage vendors for content development and oversee project-associated budgets.

Requirements

• Doctorate degree in a relevant field OR
• Master's degree with 3 years of Medical/Scientific Affairs experience OR
• Bachelor's degree with 5 years of Medical/Scientific Affairs experience OR
• Associate's degree with 10 years of Medical/Scientific Affairs experience OR
• High school diploma/GED with 12 years of Medical/Scientific Affairs experience.
• PharmD, PhD, MD, or DO with 1 or more years of relevant experience in clinical research, patient care, Medical/Scientific Affairs, and/or basic research (other doctorate degrees may be considered).
• Prior experience in Medical Affairs or Clinical Development within the biopharmaceutical industry, and/or clinical or research experience.
• Understanding of current publication environment, good publication practices, and global guidelines related to publications and scientific data communication.
• Knowledge of the pharmaceutical commercialization process and regulatory/legal guidelines affecting promotion of prescription products.
• Demonstrated track record of strategic execution in a matrix environment with limited supervision.
• Oncology/Thoracic cancers disease/therapeutic area knowledge.
• Experience managing vendors.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, time management, and project planning skills.
• Ability to lead and/or facilitate effective team meetings.
• Strong computer and database skills, particularly with Microsoft Office products.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in clinical research or patient care in oncology.
• Familiarity with the publication process and scientific data communication standards.
• Experience in managing cross-functional teams and projects.

Benefits

• Comprehensive employee benefits package including health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Discretionary annual bonus program or sales-based incentive plan for field sales representatives.
• Stock-based long-term incentives.
• Award-winning time-off plans and bi-annual company-wide shutdowns.
• Flexible work models, including remote work arrangements.