Advocacy Relations Director, Cardiovascular

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Advocacy Relations Director, Cardiovascular

What you will do

Let’s do this! Let’s change the world! In this vital role the Advocacy Relations Cardiovascular Director at Amgen will develop and lead patient advocacy strategies in support of our cardiovascular portfolio. The individual is responsible for building and advancing relationships with patient advocacy organizations and elevating Amgen as a trusted partner of choice for patients and patient organizations across the advocacy community. They will work collaboratively to support educational campaigns, elevate the patient voice, and champion inclusive access to measurably improve health outcomes.

This will be a remote role in US and it will report to the Cardiometabolic

Advocacy Relations Senior Director.

Key Responsibilities :

Build and maintain long-term, substantive relationships with patient advocacy organizations and other key stakeholders based on values of trust, respect and transparency so that patients and providers systematically can engage decision makers in all aspects of clinical development, healthcare delivery, and access.

Develop and drive partnerships with patient groups around shared goals, including addressing patient unmet needs and measurably improve patient outcomes.

Support patient access to medicines by working with patient advocacy organizations to help determine the value of innovation and address access barriers.

Heighten disease state and therapeutic-area knowledge among external groups and mobilize these groups to activate on key development milestones.

Represent Amgen in external engagements and lead productive collaborations that measurably help patients.

Bring the voice of patients and advocates into Amgen’s capabilities, including Clinical Trial Design, Evidence Generation, Direct-to-Patient Marketing, Corporate Communications, Medical, Policy, and Value and Access.

Lead workstreams by regularly providing feedback on priorities and performance, and ensuring compliance in all activities.

Work cross-functionally as a strong partner and collaborator with Marketing, Medical, Value Access, Policy and Corporate Communications. Ensure compliance in all interactions.

Ensure strategic plans and relationships with key US patient advocacy organizations are aligned, coordinated and maximize efficiencies across Amgen.

Identify opportunities to build Amgen’s reputation among patients and physicians as a differentiated, innovative leader committed to transforming patient care. Organize forums to share best practices and high-quality initiatives around shared goals including improving patient empowerment, shared decision making, and inclusive patient access to the appropriate treatments for patients.

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The Advocacy professional we seek will meet or exceed these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications :

Doctorate degree and 4 years of patient advocacy and / or healthcare policy experience

Or

Master’s degree and 7 years of patient advocacy and / or healthcare policy experience

Or

Bachelor’s degree and 9 years of patient advocacy and / or healthcare policy experience

Preferred Qualifications :

7+ years of experience with patient advocacy groups and / or professional (medical) associations.

3+ years of experience working for global pharmaceutical companies as a liaison with patient advocacy groups and / or professional associations.

Sensitivity to diverse groups of people both internal and external with the ability to manage many different opinions and perspectives, including tolerance for ambiguity.

Strong executive presence with demonstrated reputation internally and externally as a well-respected, dynamic teammate.

Empathic and passionate individual with the ability to build meaningful connections with partners.

Previous experience leading the development of professional medical society and / or patient advocacy strategies for pharmaceutical organizations.

Previous experience as relationship manager for professional medical associations and patient advocacy groups.

Proven understanding of key external and internal trends affecting patient and consumer engagement; solid understanding and experience in new forms of patient / consumer interactions such as social media and patient online communities.

Previous experience communicating the value of innovation and addressing access barriers to care.

Outstanding verbal and written communications skills and an ability to adapt one’s approach to a challenge, as well as excellent interpersonal skills.

Ability to assimilate sophisticated medical knowledge and communicate to non-medical audiences.

Capable of managing shifting priorities in a rapidly changing environment.

Understands the pharma / biotech business model, regulatory process & compliance guidelines.

Experience with product (drug) launches.

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, including remote and hybrid 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.

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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