Global Pharmacovigilance (PV) Senior Scientist

Amgen SA; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Amgen is seeking a skilled Global Pharmacovigilance Senior Scientist to lead safety assessments and ensure compliance in a dynamic biotech environment. This role requires advanced qualifications in pharmacovigilance and aims to significantly impact patient safety through rigorous research and analysis. With a commitment to collaboration and innovation, the successful candidate will thrive within a culture that prioritizes scientific excellence and patient care.

Benefits

Comprehensive employee benefits package

Retirement and Savings Plan with company contributions

Flexible work models including remote and hybrid options

Discretionary annual bonus program

Stock-based long-term incentives

Award-winning time-off plans

Qualifications

• Doctorate and 2 years, or Master’s and 6 years of pharmacovigilance experience required.
• Clinical research experience preferred.
• Managerial experience and experience within biotech setting beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Direct preparation of aggregate reports and coordinate with internal teams.
• Review adverse event data and author safety documents.
• Manage risk minimization strategies and regulatory inquiries.

Skills

Pharmacovigilance

Data Analysis

Compliance Expertise

Team Leadership

Clinical Research

Education

Doctorate degree

Master’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

Associate’s degree

High school diploma / GED

Job description

Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients

At 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 Pharmacovigilance (PV) Senior Scientist

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will work with the Therapeutic Safety Teams for safety assessment activities for medical/scientific operations. This person will also provide scientific and compliance expertise as needed to Global Patient Safety. Applicable tasks may vary by product(s) assigned.

Responsibilities

• Direct the planning, preparation, writing and review of portions of aggregate reports
• Organize and direct liaison for activities with affiliates and other internal Amgen partner regarding products
• Support and provide oversight to staff with regards to safety in clinical trials to review and provide input and support on study protocols, statistical analysis plans and other clinical study-related documents
• Review of AE/SAEs from clinical trials as needed
• Review standard design of tables, figures, and listings for safety data from clinical studies
• Participate in development of safety-related data collection forms for clinical studies
• Participate in study team meetings as requested or needed
• Signal detection, evaluation, and management- Perform data analysis to evaluate safety signals and write up analysis results
• Author safety assessment reports and other safety documents and regulatory responses in collaboration with the Global Safety Officer (GSO)
• Search and review adverse event data, literature, and other safety-relevant data for the purpose of signal detection
• Prepare presentation of the Global Safety Team’s recommendations on safety issues to the cross-functional decision-making body
• Assist GSOs in the development of risk management strategy and activities
• Provides contents for risk management plans
• Develop or update strategy and content for regional risk management plans
• Assist GSOs to oversee risk minimization activities including tracking of activities as needed
• Evaluate risk minimization activity
• Prepare response to regulatory inquiries related to risk management plans under the guidance of GSO
• Support activities related to new drug applications and other regulatory filings
• Assist GSO in developing a strategy for safety-related regulatory activities
• Provide safety contents for filings

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The professional we seek is a champion with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

Doctorate degree and 2 years of pharmacovigilance experience

Or

Master’s degree and 6 years of pharmacovigilance experience

Or

Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of pharmacovigilance experience

Or

Associate’s degree and 10 years of pharmacovigilance experience

Or

High school diploma / GED and 12 years of pharmacovigilance experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• BS or BA in Life Science with a MS and 6 years of related experience OR
• Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of related experience

And

• 2 years of managerial experience directly managing people and/or experience leading teams, project, programs or directing the allocation of resources
• Clinical/medical research experience
• 6 years of experience in a biotech/pharmaceutical setting
• Previous management and/or mentoring experience

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, 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 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.

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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.

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