Commercial Business Development - Inflammation/General Medicine

HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?

If you feel like youre part of something bigger, its because you are. At Amgen, our shared missionto serve patientsdrives all that we do. It is key to our becoming one of the worlds leading biotechnology companies. We are global collaborators who achieve togetherresearching, manufacturing, and delivering ever-better products that reach over 10 million patients worldwide. Its time for a career you can be proud of.

Global Marketing Director Commercial Business Development/General Medicine and Inflammation

What you will do

Lets do this. Lets change the world. The Commercial Business Development Director for general medicine/inflammation is a key role within Global Marketing Access and Capabilities (GMAC). The Director is responsible for representing the commercial organization within a cross-functional deal team that identifies and assesses external opportunities.

The Director will lead commercial assessments of licensing and business development opportunities, working closely with the Global Marketing TA Heads, Therapeutic Area Group (TAG), Product Teams, Business Units, Regions and Corporate Strategy & Business Development. The person will identify and advocate for commercial business opportunities;develop key insights through desk research, market research, and opinion leader/HCP interviews when appropriate, lead a commercial sub-team to develop robust commercial assessments of licensing candidates and companies; and build alignment and provide one commercial voice in support of licensing opportunities.

Flexible TO based hours (PDT)

The Commercial Business Development Director for general medicine/inflammation is a key role within Global Marketing Access and Capabilities (GMAC). The Director is responsible for representing the commercial organization within a cross-functional deal team that identifies and assesses external opportunities.

The Director will lead commercial assessments of licensing and business development opportunities, working closely with the Global Marketing TA Heads, Therapeutic Area Group (TAG), Product Teams, Business Units, Regions and Corporate Strategy & Business Development. The person will:

identify and advocate for commercial business opportunities; develop key insights through desk research, market research, and opinion leader/HCP interviews when appropriate; lead a commercial sub-team to develop robust commercial assessments of licensing candidates and companies; and 4) build alignment and provide one commercial voice in support of licensing opportunities.

Identify External Opportunities

• Partner with TAG, Business Units and Regions, and Corporate Strategy and Business Development to identify and evaluate business development opportunities based on TA Strategy.
• Provide commercial voice at monthly/bimonthly Licensing Evaluation Team meetings.
• Present and advocate for business opportunities within GMAC and other functional areas, together with the Global TA Heads/General Managers.

Lead Commercial Assessment of External Opportunities

• Lead and manage the development of commercial assessments, including regional forecasts where appropriate.
• Partner closely with appropriate functions to provide commercial assessments, reflecting deep understanding of disease area, unmet need, TPP, market situation analysis and evolution, competitive landscape and lifecycle programs.
• Collaborate with Commercial Data and Analytics, Global Value and Access, Center for Observational Research, Clinical R&D, Global Regulatory Affairs and Safety, Finance and other functions to develop key inputs to commercial assessment and facilitate decision making.
• Be the point of contact for commercial licensing opportunities within the General Medicine and Inflammation Therapeutic Areas.
• Collaborate on the development of proposals, business cases, contracts, and financial analyses associated with licensing projects.
• Work with regions to develop integrated, global assessment of business development opportunities for binding term sheets.

Gain Appropriate Organizational Input and Seek Governance Approvals for BD Projects

• Commercial BD team works and communicates regularly on BD process and sharing of best practices; each BD Director accountable for content expertise with TA head.
• Lead key stakeholder review, development of appropriate communication documents, and presentation to governance committees for endorsement.
• Ensure that DAI principles are applied throughout the evaluation and approval process.
• Communicate decisions of Governance Committees to key partners.

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 collaborative person with these qualifications.

Doctorate degree and 4 years of marketing, business development and/or licensing experience.

Masters degree and 7 years of marketing, business development and/or licensing experience.

Bachelors degree and 9 years of marketing, business development and/or licensing experience.

8+ years of industry experience in the Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, or other Healthcare related field

Business Development and Licensing experience

General Medicine TA experience

Background in life sciences

Experience in leading cross-functional teams

• Business Development, Licensing and or Marketing/Science background
• Therapeutic area knowledge
• Understanding of functions relevant to the position including: Commercialization, Research & Development, Corporate Strategy & Business Development, Finance, Legal and Intellectual Property

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, tailored to audience
• Critical thinking, analytical and project management skills
• Goal oriented and results driven; ability to accommodate intense schedules and short deadlines
• Ability to lead and manage projects from concept to completion
• Quick learner, proactive, takes initiative
• Strong interpersonal skills, negotiation skills, active listening, and relationship management skills
• Ability to influence others, while fostering a value-based environment of dedication and fairness
• Ability to understand, plan, and navigate in a matrix and, at times, ambiguous environment
• Demonstrates creativity and foresight in anticipating and solving complex project issues
• Awareness and ability to navigate and conform to Commercialization and Corporate Governance processes

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) is posted. 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

for a career that defies imagination

Objects in your future are closer than they appear. Join us.

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.