Director of External Research & Development

Join Amgen's Mission of Serving Patients At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission to serve patients living with serious illnesses drives all that we do. Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer biotech in the fight against the world’s toughest diseases. With a focus on oncology, inflammation, general medicine, and rare disease we reach millions of patients each year. As a member of the Amgen team, you’ll make a lasting impact on the lives of patients while advancing your career. Director of External Research & Development In this vital role within the External R&D group of Business Development you will lead Amgen’s business development efforts in identifying and evaluating innovative therapeutics outside of Amgen within the inflammation/autoimmune space for potential in‑licensing, M&A, or collaborations. The successful candidate will develop and nurture a network of key industry and academic contacts to ensure robust communication of ideas, interests and information between the external community and internal groups. The role requires proactive efforts to manage the search and identification of opportunities through networking and reviews of the external landscape and assessing prioritizing based on Amgen’s therapeutic area strategy. It includes leading the technical evaluations of opportunities by creating and managing cross‑functional review teams, providing recommendations based on robust scientific and drug industry knowledge, and ensuring appropriate and efficient decision‑making processes. This person will ensure efficient reviews and engage in business negotiations, work with legal to execute contractual agreements, and lead strategic discussions and presentations, collaborating closely with senior management, R&D and Commercial to develop priorities for licensure or M&A. The role will also support out‑licensing activities. What We Expect Of You We seek a dynamic professional leader who can fulfill the following qualifications. Basic Qualifications Doctorate degree in a scientific field and 4 years of experience in drug development and/or biopharma business development. Masters degree in a scientific field and 7 years of experience in drug development and/or biopharma business development. Bachelor’s degree in a scientific field and 9 years of experience in R&D and/or biopharma business development. Preferred Qualifications Doctorate in scientific discipline with robust working knowledge in inflammation, oncology or other therapeutic area. 4+ years of management and/or leadership experience in business and drug development activities, and strong technical R&D experience along with business development and licensing experience. Strong leadership, scientific, organizational, communication, and project management skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Excellent presentation skills. Effective communication skills pertaining to scientific and business development. Demonstrated ability to foresee and solve problems, prioritize and meet deadlines. Strong team player, experience managing direct reports and interfacing effectively with staff across all levels. Demonstrated ability to create and build relationships with internal and external parties. Professional demeanor with strong decision making. Ability to work independently, manage large cross‑functional teams, and mentor individuals. What You Can Expect From Us We support your professional and personal growth through competitive benefits and a collaborative culture. 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 where possible. Equal Employment Opportunity 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr BioSpace