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Regulatory Affairs Senior Director - Global Regulatory Leader - Obesity

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How might you defy imagination? You’ve worked hard to become the professional you are today and are now ready to take the next step in your career. How will you put your skills, experience and passion to work toward your goals? At Amgen, our shared mission to serve patients drives all that we do. It is key to our becoming one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies, reaching over 10 million patients worldwide. Come do your best work alongside other innovative, driven professionals in this meaningful role.

What You Will Do In this vital role you will support products in the Obesity Therapeutic Area. Global Regulatory Affairs (GRA) provides global regulatory leadership, expertise, and execution for the development, registration, and life cycle management of all Amgen molecules.

To lead GRTs within Amgen’s GRAAS organization

To independently develop a comprehensive regulatory strategy for one or more high complexity programs, typically in late-stage development and/or with multiple indications, that takes into account worldwide regulatory requirements to drive product development, global registration, achievement and maintenance of desired regional labeling, and effective regulatory agency interactions

To provide Regulatory leadership to cross-functional teams for high complexity programs with major Regulatory deliverables such as global original marketing applications

Develop and implement global regulatory product strategies designed to achieve approval and target product labeling for prioritized assets in late development with highly complex development programs

Represent GRA on the product team and other key commercialization governance bodies, guide and influence the organization to achieve Regulatory objectives

Independently develop the Global Regulatory Strategic Plan and provide regulatory input into the products Global Strategic Plan. Obtain input from the GRT members to develop a global regulatory strategy which supports product development, registration and lifecycle maintenance. Identify and communicate regulatory risks

Provide regulatory direction in the development of the core data sheet to align commercial objectives in the context of available and expected scientific data, regulatory guidance, and precedent

Independently lead the planning and implementation of global regulatory filings (eg, clinical trial applications, marketing applications, label extensions)

Ensure consistency of evidence-based global product communication (eg, regulatory submission documents)

Monitor and assess impact of relevant global regulations, guidance, and current regulatory environment; advise product teams and GRT on implications of pertinent changes

Assess regulatory mechanisms to optimize product development (eg, expediting FIH studies, Orphan Drug Designation, Fast Track Designation, conditional /accelerated approval, compassionate use, and pediatric plan) and ensure appropriate incorporation into the global regulatory strategy

Clearly and succinctly communicate regulatory strategies, associated risks, mitigations, and contingencies to the organization such that the probability of regulatory success and potential outcomes are well understood

Lead GRTs and product teams in formal and informal communications with regulatory agencies

Lead the approach and strategy for formal interactions with Regulatory agencies, especially those which could impact the global product strategy

Represent Amgen Regulatory on external partnership teams at the product level

Lead regulatory process improvements and initiatives

Basic Qualifications

Doctorate degree and 5 years of regulatory experience in biotech or science

Masters degree and 8 years of regulatory experience in biotech or science

Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of regulatory experience in biotech or science

Preferred Qualifications

Contemporary obesity experience desired

Demonstrated ability to lead regulatory aspects of highly complex programs in late development

Previous experience leading a Regulatory team for submission and approval of an original marketing application and/or major new indication supplemental application

Ability to lead and build effective teams

Strong communication skills—both oral and written

Ability to understand and communicate scientific/clinical information

Ability to anticipate and mitigate against future strategic issues and uncertainties

Ability to resolve conflicts and develop a course of action

Cultural awareness and sensitivity to achieve global results

Planning and organizing abilities

Able to prioritize and manage multiple activities

Ability to make complex decisions and solve problems

Ability to deal with ambiguity

Organizational savvy

Negotiation skills

What You Can Expect Of Us

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 and bi‑annual company‑wide shutdowns.

Flexible work models, including remote work arrangements, where possible.

Apply Now for a Career That Defies Imagination Objects in your future are closer than they appear. Join us. amgen.com/careers

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.

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. 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.

Seniority Level

Director

Employment Type

Full‑time

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