Payer Contracting Manager

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 have helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases. With our focus on Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine and Rare Disease, we reach millions of patients each year and advance a broad and deep pipeline of medicines to treat cancer, heart disease, inflammatory conditions, rare diseases and obesity‑related conditions. Payer Contracting Manager What You Will Do As a member of the US Value and Access (USV&A) team, the Manager, Contract Development Payer Contract Writer is integral to Amgen’s commercial contracting success and supports Amgen by drafting and processing customer contracts in order to assist Amgen in its mission to serve patients. This position reports to the Senior Manager, Contract Development and will be responsible for payer customer contracts across the portfolio of Amgen Products for assigned payer accounts. You will work hand‑in‑hand with the Payer Contract Relations team to write and develop payer rebate agreements, amendments, notice letters and other documents as needed for several strategic accounts. The role also manages contract data for assigned accounts in Amgen’s contract lifecycle management (CLM) system, ensuring data entry accuracy and accurate reflection of key terms in the final contract within the CLM system. Responsibilities Manage contracting strategy and execution for assigned national payer accounts, aligned to brand and business objectives. Own the contract document lifecycle across multiple workstreams, including version control and clear, proactive status updates to internal partners. Drive timely deliverables by making clear recommendations, flagging and resolving issues early, and keeping actions moving to minimize rework. Draft term sheets, RFP responses, amendments, and related contract language to support negotiations and renewals, accurately reflecting pricing strategy design, rebates, and discount structures. Facilitate document review meetings and ensure partners have the right context on document status, history, and decisions needed to move forward. Project‑manage planned and ad‑hoc initiatives within Contract Development and U.S. Value & Access, coordinating inputs and timelines across stakeholders. Compile and produce contract documentation to support internal/external audits and litigation, ensuring completeness and traceability. Partner with the CLM system team to support process and system improvements that strengthen contracting execution. Basic Qualifications Doctorate degree OR Master’s degree and 2 years of contract development or contract writing experience OR Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of contract development or contract writing experience OR Associate’s degree and 8 years of contract development or contract writing experience OR High school diploma / GED and 10 years of contract development or contract writing experience Preferred Qualifications Previous experience writing contracts, ideally for pharma Strong computer and Microsoft Word skills; strong administrative skills Ability to complete projects, make decisions with minimal direction, prioritize competing document requests and manage multiple documents concurrently to completion High attention to detail Ability to integrate complex business strategies into a contract Familiarity with the US commercial and government healthcare and reimbursement environment Strong oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills Strong organizational skills Ability to read, draft, edit and understand legal contract documents Pharmaceutical or Biotechnology experience What You Can Expect Of Us We support your professional and personal growth and well‑being through competitive benefits and a collaborative culture. The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted; actual salary will vary based on relevant skills, experience and qualifications. In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a total rewards plan comprising of health and welfare plans, financial plans, work/life balance and career development opportunities. Benefits 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 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr