Imaging Specialist Manager

Amgen Inc. (IR); Thousand Oaks (CA); Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock-based long-term incentives

Retirement and savings plan

Flexible remote work options

Job summary

Amgen Inc. is seeking an Imaging Specialist Manager Live to plan and execute imaging operational aspects of global clinical trials across oncology and non-oncology programs. You will coordinate imaging strategy, risk assessment, and vendor management to ensure high-quality data and compliant study execution.

The role requires advanced degrees and leadership experience; Amgen offers flexible remote work options, competitive compensation, and opportunities to impact a broad portfolio of therapies.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a life sciences field or related discipline
• Extensive experience coordinating global trial imaging operations
• Experience leading cross-functional clinical development teams
• Familiarity with imaging vendors and QA processes

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute operational imaging strategy for global clinical trials
• Manage and coordinate imaging elements across oncology and non-oncology trials
• Advise on best practices to ensure standards and lessons learned
• Build cross-functional relationships to integrate imaging into trials

Skills

Global team leadership

Imaging operations in clinical trials

Imaging vendor management

Drug development understanding

ICH-GCP knowledge

Clinical trial process understanding

Quality oversight

Project and program management

Cross-functional networking

Therapeutic area knowledge

Education

Doctorate degree

Master's degree + 2 years experience

Bachelor's Degree + 4 years experience

Associate’s degree + 8 years experience

High school diploma / GED + 10 years experience

Job description

IMAGING SPECIALIST MANAGER LIVE

What you will do

In this vital role you will plan and execute the operational aspects of clinical trials globally. You will manage and coordinate the operational imaging strategy, plan, risk assessment, mitigation, and execution for oncology and non-oncology clinical trials across all phases from study start-up to close-out.

• Maintain the quality and scientific integrity of imaging-related elements in clinical trials
• Working with the Imaging Scientist Team within Clinical Biomarkers & Diagnostics to enable E2E Imaging specialist support throughout the portfolio
• Serve as an internal subject matter expert, advising Clinical Program Operations (CPO), and other Global Development Operations (GDO) functions, on best practices, ensuring consistent standards and key lessons learned are applied across the portfolio for continuous improvement and maximum impact of the solutions
• Build global cross-functional relationships and collaborate with clinical teams to integrate imaging into trials and update senior management

Basic Qualifications

• Doctorate degree
• Or Master's degree and 2 years experience
• Or Bachelor's Degree and 4 years experience
• Or Associate’s degree and 8 years experience
• Or High school diploma / GED & 10 years experience

Preferred Qualifications

• BA/BS/BSc 7 years work experience in life sciences or medically related field, including 4 years of biopharmaceutical clinical research experience obtained working on clinical trials in a biotech, pharmaceutical or CRO company
• Minimum 5 years experience in leading global teams
• Experience with operationalizing clinical studies with imaging elements and Imaging vendor management
• Knowledge Strong understanding of drug development process, clinical trial conduct, ICH-GCP and local regulations, requirements, and guidelines
• Strong knowledge of the clinical trial process, including regulations, patient recruitment, feasibility, business operation and the associated supportive vendors and technologies preferred.
• Good understanding of quality oversight and process improvement
• Project and Program management including oversight of quality, study deliverables and timelines
• Ability to network and build relationships cross-functionally
• Various therapeutic area knowledge

Thrive

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

What you can expect of us

The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) $98,125-132,757. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.

Benefits

• 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

Sponsorship

Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.

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.

Equal Opportunity employer

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.

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.

Salary Range USD - USD

Amgen is committed to unlocking the potential of biology for patients suffering from serious illnesses by discovering, developing, manufacturing and delivering innovative human therapeutics. This approach begins by using tools like advanced human genetics to unravel the complexities of disease and understand the fundamentals of human biology. Amgen focuses on areas of high unmet medical need and leverages its biologics manufacturing expertise to strive for solutions that improve health outcomes and dramatically improve people's lives. A biotechnology pioneer since 1980, Amgen has grown to be one of the world's leading independent biotechnology companies, has reached millions of patients around the world and is developing a pipeline of medicines with breakaway potential.

For more information, visit www.amgen.com and follow us on www.twitter.com/amgen