Clinical Research Medical Sr. Director, Thoracic Oncology

Clinical Research Medical Sr. Director, Thoracic Oncology

Amgen is an innovative biopharmaceutical company committed to improving the lives of patients worldwide. We focus on Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease, and we are looking for a senior clinical researcher to lead our Thoracic Oncology efforts in small cell lung cancer (SCLC).

• Serve as clinical expert and provide clinical/scientific knowledge to develop, execute, and communicate the global scientific/medical evidence plan for SCLC.
• Lead the evidence generation team and drive development, execution, and communication of the global scientific/medical evidence plan for SCLC, including PIE strategies.
• Act as global development lead for specific SCLC indications.
• Contribute to the SCLC product team.
• Manage a clinical development team of Clinical Research Medical Directors and Medical Science Directors.
• Provide medical leadership for clinical trials, developing and implementing strategies to drive patient enrollment in partnership with Clinical Operations and Medical Affairs.
• Support cross‑functional and global collaborations to integrate medical, regulatory, safety, scientific, and commercial input into the development program(s).
• Participate in safety and regulatory interactions.
• Interpret and communicate clinical trial data.
• Lead authoring and review of Clinical Study Reports, publications, and regulatory submissions.
• Develop key opinion leaders and present scientific findings at advisory boards, key scientific meetings, and external committee meetings.
• Identify new clinical research opportunities.
• Provide clinical content input to materials used in Scientific Affairs and the Commercial Organization.
• Travel approximately 10% of the time.

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• 5 years of clinical research and/or basic science research experience.
• 5 years of managerial experience directly managing people and/or leading teams, projects, programs, or resource allocation.

• MD plus accredited residency and fellowship training in oncology, board‑certified or equivalent.
• 5 or more years of clinical development experience and/or basic science research combined with clinical teaching and patient care activities.
• Experience in the biopharmaceutical industry (biotech, pharmaceutical, or CRO).
• Experience in development lifecycle management, including strategy creation from early development through late development and commercialization.
• Experience in filing activities to move the program through the development lifecycle.
• Key relationship development and collaboration with commercial and medical teams, internal and external partners, and KOLs.
• Previous management experience of clinical development professionals.

The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. In addition to a competitive base salary, Amgen offers a total rewards plan that includes health and welfare plans, financial plans, work/life balance initiatives, and career development opportunities.

• Comprehensive employee benefits package, including 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.

Amgen does not have a fixed Final date to receive applications for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate. Use the Amgen careers site to apply.

As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment and holds its employees to high ethical standards. We are 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.