Build and scale the Amgen India Scientific Communications and Publications capability, including establishing an end-to-end Medical Communications hub.
Lead the Scientific Communications (SciComm) Team across the Therapeutic Area (TA) portfolio, managing both marketed products and pipeline molecules.
Partner with Global Medical Affairs strategy leads to develop and execute strategic plans and high-quality scientific content (publications, global medical content, payer-relevant content) aligned with product and franchise strategies for Global and US markets.
Lead worldwide delivery of medical content for Global, US, and countries – including publications, medical education, congress content, medical information, and medical reviews.
Drive the adoption of innovative approaches and digital solutions (e.g., Gen AI) to make complex scientific data more accessible and engaging.
Ensure alignment of scientific messages across all platforms and materials.
Team Management:
Mentor, inspire, and manage a diverse team of scientific communication specialists, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning.
Recruit, retain, and motivate high-performing staff, ensuring effective talent management and succession planning.
Provide structured training programs and hands-on projects to develop team members skills and career growth.
Collaboration and Compliance:
Cultivate strong relationships with cross-functional colleagues to ensure alignment of scientific messages.
Partner with Amgen's Global Commercial Capabilities team to build an integrated omnichannel platform.
Collaborate with commercial teams to develop strategic plans for top-tier global congresses and oversee medical lead activities.
Ensure compliance with relevant SciComm SOPs and systems, and evolve procedures to meet regulatory, legal, and industry guidelines.
Lead and drive cross-functional solutions for US MLR submissions.
Operational Excellence:
Lead cross-product prioritization processes and resource allocation to meet program goals on time and within budget.
Manage and oversee vendor and agency partnerships, ensuring high-quality deliverables.
Develop and evolve systems and procedures to incorporate appropriate technology innovations that drive operational efficiency, productivity, and adherence to laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), key control indicators (KCIs), and key quality indicators (KQIs) to track performance and continuously improve.
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
Doctorate degree & 6 years of scientific communications experience OR
Master's degree & 10 years of scientific communications experience OR
Bachelor's degree & 12 years of scientific communications experience
6 years of managerial experience directly managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams, projects, programs, or directing the allocation of resources
Preferred Qualifications:
Advanced degree in a life science discipline (PhD, PharmD, MD)
Prior experience in Medical Affairs or Clinical Development within the biopharmaceutical industry
Previous leadership experience managing a function and managing direct reports
Deep understanding of Good Publication Practices and familiarity with external guidelines (e.g., ICMJE, GPP)
Strong communication skills (written and verbal), time management, project planning, and the ability to present to executives
Knowledge of pharmaceutical industry guidelines, regulatory and legal/health system environment
