Clinical Development Director, Obesity/Cardiovascular
- Employer
- Amgen
- Location
- Washington D.C., District of Columbia
- Posted date
- Sep 28, 2026
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- Discipline
- Clinical, Clinical Development, Clinical Research
- Required Education
- Doctorate/PHD/MD
- Position Type
- Full time
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Job Details
Join Amgens Mission of Serving Patients
At Amgen, if you feel like youre part of something bigger, its because you are. Our shared missionto serve patients living with serious illnessesdrives all that we do.
Since 1980, weve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the worlds 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, youll 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, youll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.
Clinical Development Director, Obesity/Cardiovascular
What you will do
Lets do this. Lets change the world. Amgen is advancing our Obesity and Cardiometabolic pipeline. We need collaborative and innovative world-class talent to ensure these molecules become medicines and reach their full potential while helping patients.
The Obesity Therapeutic Area is seeking a Clinical Development Director to play a vital role on one or more late phase studies within the maridebart cafraglutide (AMG 133) global development program in obesity and related metabolic diseases. In this role, you will report directly to the Global Development Lead for cardiovascular indications.
Provide clinical/scientific knowledge into the development, design, delivery and communication of the global evidence generation plan for maridebart cafraglutide (AMG 133) phase 3 program(s).
Work cross functionally within teams to ensure clinical strategy is translated into the development of the study concept document, study protocol and related documents
Provide clinical input into & implementation of clinical trial(s), their delivery, clinical data review, interpretation of results.
Serve as medical monitor for ongoing clinical trials
Review and analyze clinical trial data to ensure accuracy, completeness and adherence to protocol and regulatory requirements
Participate and provide clinical input into safety and regulatory interactions
Author clinical study reports, publications and regulatory submissions
Develop relationships with key opinion leaders and make scientific presentations at advisory boards, key scientific meetings and external committee meetings as delegated by Global Development Lead
What we expect of you
We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The medical professional we seek is a leader with these qualifications.
Basic Qualifications:
MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
AND
3 years of clinical research experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Three (3) or more years of clinical research experience in the biopharmaceutical industry (biotech, pharmaceutical or CRO company), ideally in late phase development in a cardiometabolic or adjacent therapeutic area.
Five or more years of clinical research experience and/or basic science research combined with clinical teaching and patient care activities
Knowledge of pharmaceutical product development, product lifecycle, and commercialization processes
Experience with developing study concepts for clinical development and clinical trial designs with cross functional input, including biostatistics, observational research and patient reported outcomes in Phase 2 and/or 3 clinical trials in obesity, diabetes or cardiovascular indications
Experience with clinical trial medical data review, medical monitoring and or safety review and interpretation, including use of electronic aggregate data review tools
Experience drafting high level submission documents for regulatory submissions including authoring clinical regulatory responses for health regulatory interactions
Strong communication & presentation skills to clearly communicate scientific concepts in both written and oral communication
Strong interpersonal skills and problem-solving abilities while exhibiting superior judgment and a balanced, realistic understanding of issues and resolution path
Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices (GCP), FDA and EMEA/CHMP regulations and guidelines, and applicable international regulatory requirements
Leadership experience/potential as a medical expert in a complex matrix environment
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, well 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. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies.
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.
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.
Company
We are all different, yet we have this in common: our mission to serve patients. This sense of shared purpose is key to our becoming one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies. It guides us as we continue to launch new medicines and reach millions of patients worldwide.
We live the mission.
We win together.
We thrive on continual challenge.
Our team of 22,000+ scientists and professionals worldwide bring distinct perspectives and experiences to all we do. We leverage our global talent to achieve together—to research, manufacture and deliver ever-better products and greater depth to our mission.
At Amgen, there is a strong correlation between our high level of diversity and performance. Because addressing issues with a wider range of perspectives and approaches leads to more creative problem-solving. Together, we’re transforming the promise of science and biotechnology into therapies that have the power to restore health.
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