Senior Manager, Patient Advocacy – Advocacy Relations, Rare Disease – Rheumatology

September 25

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Biotechnology • Pharmaceuticals • Science

Amgen is a global leader in biotechnology, focusing on the development and commercialization of innovative medicines made from living cells. The company aims to treat serious illnesses, often targeting diseases with limited therapeutic options. Amgen emphasizes scientific innovation and is committed to ethical research, patient safety, and environmental sustainability. It actively engages in clinical trials and is known for its contributions to the fields of cancer treatment and obesity management among others.

10,000+ employees

Founded 1980

🧬 Biotechnology

💊 Pharmaceuticals

🔬 Science

💰 $28.5G Post-IPO Debt on 2022-12

📋 Description

• Develop and execute the U.S. patient advocacy strategy for uncontrolled gout and Sjogren’s • Maintain and extend relationships with key patient advocacy groups; serve as primary relationship manager for gout and Sjogren’s patient groups • Forge new alliances and ensure alignment with Gout and broader Rheumatology (including Sjogren’s) business objectives and strategy • Collaborate cross-functionally with medical, marketing, government affairs, alliance management, and communications teams to drive critical insights and amplify patient voices • Represent Amgen in relevant coalitions and forums to elevate the patient community’s voice and needs • Drive initiatives and shared goals to empower patients to take a more active role in treatment decision-making with their HCPs • Support and drive launch readiness US strategy for Sjogren’s • Lead identification and support of patients and caregivers in sharing their experiences to inform external and internal initiatives • Proactively identify emerging trends, issues, and community needs related to rheumatology and nephrology ecosystems, and formulate timely, collaborative responses • Support awareness, education, and empowerment efforts across the patient and caregiver communities • Champion inclusion, equity, and diversity of thought in all advocacy strategies • Create and execute collaboration plans with advocacy groups on mutually aligned goals, including public health and clinical education campaigns • Organize patient feedback mechanisms to ensure ongoing alignment with advocacy and overall business priorities • Travel up to 40% as needed; report to Director, Advocacy Relations; work as part of a dynamic, cross-therapeutic, cross-geography advocacy team

🎯 Requirements

• Doctorate degree and 2 years of experience in patient advocacy, consumer marketing, communications, government affairs or public health • Master’s degree and 4 years of relevant experience in patient advocacy, consumer marketing, communications, government affairs or public health • Bachelor’s degree and 6 years of relevant experience in patient advocacy, consumer marketing, communications, government affairs or public health • Associate’s degree and 10 years of relevant experience in patient advocacy, consumer marketing, communications, government affairs or public health • High school diploma / GED and 12 years of relevant experience in patient advocacy, consumer marketing, communications, government affairs or public health • Preferred: Minimum of 3 years of experience working in rheumatology and/or nephrology, ideally in relation to chronic or inflammatory diseases • Preferred: Experience developing and leading patient advocacy programs in patient communities with high unmet need and a complex diagnostic journey • Preferred: Prior experience in the pharmaceutical, biotech, CRO, or research sectors • Preferred: Track record of scaling strategic advocacy engagement for a late-stage commercial product • Preferred: Experience working in a disease state with evolving therapeutic options • Ability to manage multiple projects and coordinate across internal and external partners • Strong project management, interpersonal, and communication skills • A strategic, solutions-focused mindset with a collaborative and inclusive work style • Willingness/ability to travel up to 40% as needed

🏖️ Benefits

• 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 • Comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions • Group medical, dental and vision coverage • Life and disability insurance • Flexible spending accounts • A discretionary annual bonus program (or sales-based incentive plan for field sales representatives) • Stock-based long-term incentives • Award-winning time-off plans • Flexible work models, including remote and hybrid work arrangements, where possible • Work/life balance and career development opportunities