Imaging Specialist Manager

Amgen; United States; On-site; USD 98,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards Plan

Flexible work arrangements

Stock-based incentives

Employee benefits

Job summary

Amgen is seeking an Imaging Specialist Manager to plan and execute the imaging components of global clinical trials. You will manage the operational imaging strategy, plan risk assessment and mitigation, and drive execution across all phases from study start‑up to close‑out in oncology and non‑oncology programs.

You will collaborate with the Imaging Scientist Team, ensure data quality and vendor management, and uphold regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Doctorate or equivalent in life sciences or related field.
• Advanced degree with relevant clinical trial imaging experience.
• Experience leading global teams in biotech or pharma.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage global imaging components of clinical trials.
• Coordinate imaging strategy, risk assessment, and execution.
• Act as SME to Clinical Program Operations and GDO.
• Build cross‑functional relationships to integrate imaging in trials.

Skills

Global team leadership

Imaging operations planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Doctorate degree

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

Associate’s degree

High school diploma / GED

Job description

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.

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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.

Responsibilities:

• 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

What We Expect Of You

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

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

What You Can Expect Of Us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for our teammates’ professional and personal growth and well‑being.

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.

Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan comprising 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 including:

• 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

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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.

Sponsorship

Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.

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.

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