Biostatistics Oncology TA Head

Amgen seeks a Biostatistics Oncology Therapeutic Area Head to define enterprise-level strategy, set vision for the function, and represent biostatistics oncology at the highest organizational levels. The role requires significant autonomy to drive innovation, talent development, and organizational transformation while collaborating across therapeutic areas.

Responsibilities

• Set and lead biostatistical strategy and technical expertise for Oncology, identifying innovation opportunities
• Advise cross-functional therapeutic area heads on statistical strategies impacting drug development and regulatory approaches
• Identify and implement pragmatic methodologies to improve drug development, regulatory science, and patient centricity
• Oversee key design elements, protocols, statistical analysis plans, and contribute to regulatory and reimbursement documents
• Provide statistical consultancy and training across Amgen while managing standards and quality oversight

Requirements

• Doctorate degree with 6+ years oncology biostatistics experience, or Master's with 10+ years, or Bachelor's with 12+ years
• 6+ years managerial experience directly managing people or leading teams and programs
• Experience developing policies and standard operating procedures
• Regulatory and reimbursement submission experience including advisory committees
• Life cycle drug development experience and global collaboration background
• Established record of strong leadership and people management skills
• Thorough understanding of regulatory and industry trends in statistical standards