Senior Manager, Global Scientific Communications & Engagement Strategy- Content Lead

Amgen Inc. (IR); Thousand Oaks (CA); Hybrid; USD 142,000 - 191,000; Full time

Job summary

Amgen Inc. is seeking a Senior Manager, Scientific Communications & Engagement Strategy to develop and execute high-impact scientific communication and HCP engagement plans across Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, and Commercial.

You will collaborate with India and global teams to ensure compliant, data-driven content and materials, while leading vendor partnerships. The role emphasizes strategic planning, content development, and operational excellence across geographies, with travel up to

Qualifications

• Advanced scientific communication and engagement strategy
• Experience with regulatory frameworks in scientific communications
• Vendor management and cross-functional collaboration across geographies

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of global US scientific communication and HCP engagement plans.
• Oversee content creation and ensure accuracy, evidence alignment and compliance.
• Contribute to scientific programming at educational events and congresses.
• Define KPIs and track impact of content and channels; drive process improvements.
• Mentor staff in India and across regions; manage external vendors.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Multi-channel engagement

Education

Doctorate degree

Master’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

Associate’s degree

High school diploma

Job description

Career Category Clinical 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. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline of medicines to treat cancer, heart disease, inflammatory conditions, rare diseases, and obesity and obesity-related conditions. 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.

What you will do

The Senior Manager, Scientific Communications & Engagement Strategy, is accountable for developing and executing comprehensive, high-impact scientific communication and customer engagement strategies in alignment with product and therapeutic area objectives. This role collaborates across Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, and Commercial to ensure consistent, compliant, and compelling communication of scientific and clinical evidence.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning and Oversight Lead development and oversee implementation of global and US scientific communication and HCP engagement plans, in close partnership with product medical leads and field leaders Adapt strategies based on disease landscape evolution, emerging data, channel innovation, and cross-functional insights Partner with Medical Data & Analytics, product medical leads, and field leaders to define, implement, and track metrics to assess impact of content and channels. Partner with Amgen India to translate the scientific communication and HCP engagement plan into global and US content
• Scientific Content Development Develop the strategic content brief, aligned to the scientific narrative, product scientific communication, and HCP engagement plan to guide content creation by Amgen India Provide strategic review and oversee dissemination of scientific and medical materials (e.g., DSE, digital/interactive content, FAQs, MSL resources, payer-related materials, compendia updates). Enable teams to maintain accuracy, evidence alignment, and compliance with internal and external standards
• Medical Information and Education Contribute to scientific programming at educational events and congresses, including booth and symposia content
• Operational Excellence and Innovation In partnership with Scientific Communications and Engagement Operations: Provide input to and adopt ongoing process improvements and standardization, systems enhancements, and digital innovation Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure impact and efficiency Assist in training of Amgen Scientific Communications staff in India and across geographies, as relevant
• Leadership and Collaboration Cultivate collaboration across Amgen India Scientific Communications and cross-functional partners and affiliates Manage external vendors and agencies to ensure quality and compliance, and where required assist in transition of vendor activities to Amgen India Provide mentorship, as needed

Basic Qualifications

• Doctorate degree and 2 years of Medical/Scientific Affairs experience
• Master’s degree and 6 years of Medical/Scientific Affairs experience
• Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of Medical/Scientific Affairs experience
• Associate’s degree and 10 years of Medical/Scientific Affairs experience
• High school diploma / GED and 12 years of Medical/Scientific Affairs experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced scientific degree (MD, PharmD, PhD, DO) with 4+ years in Medical/Scientific Affairs, Clinical Development, or related field
• Proven experience in strategic content planning, content creation and vendor management in the biopharmaceutical industry, and/or clinical or research in the therapeutic area
• Familiarity with regulatory and legal frameworks governing scientific communications and affecting promotion of prescription products
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Experience in multi-channel scientific platforms and digital engagement capabilities at a pharma company or at a digital agency primarily or exclusively serving pharma companies
• Artificial Intelligence literacy and digital fluency
• Travel required (approximately 10–20%)

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 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. 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.

Salary Range 141,522.45USD -191,471.55 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