Digital Medicine, Senior Manager

Company: Initial Therapeutics, Inc.
Location: Washington
Posted on: March 1, 2025

Job Description:

Join Amgen's Mission of Serving PatientsAt 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 the world of biotech in our fight against the world's toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas: Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease, we reach millions of patients each year. As a member of the Amgen team, you'll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller, happier lives.Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science-based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, you'll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.Digital Medicine, Senior ManagerWhat you will doLet's do this. Let's change the world. In this vital role, you will spearhead our digital medicine initiatives to engage patients in novel ways and recruit them into clinical trials, as well as conduct clinical trials more efficiently using decentralized clinical trial (DCT) elements. These approaches can impact a wide range of potential trials, from those aimed at regulatory approval to those aimed at rapidly generating evidence to meet the needs of prescribers and payors.Amgen is a global biotechnology leader dedicated to transforming the lives of patients through innovative treatments and cutting-edge research. Our mission is to serve patients by advancing science and delivering breakthrough medicines in areas of high unmet medical need.We are seeking a dynamic and entrepreneurial Digital Medicine, Senior Manager, who will be pivotal in integrating digital health technologies into our patient engagement and clinical trial strategies, driving innovation, and improving patient outcomes. The role reports to the Executive Director of Digital Medicine and resides within the Office of the Chief Medical Officer.Key Responsibilities:

• Lead efforts to introduce decentralized clinical trial elements into a wide range of clinical studies, including associated novel approaches to engage patients and recruit them into Amgen trials. These could include: Linking participant data with real-world data (RWD) such as electronic health records (EHR) and claims data; providing trial activities at non-traditional sites, including virtual visits, use of retail pharmacies, or home visits; using digital health technologies (DHTs) to capture patient-generated data, ePROs, eCOAs.
• Work with cross-functional teams, including R&D, Access & Use Evidence Generation, Safety and Pharmacovigilance, Medical Affairs, Commercial, Product Teams, Regulatory & Supplier (Vendor) Qualification as appropriate.
• Collaborate with Medical Directors and Digital Medicine leadership in setting priorities for clinical study design that incorporate Digital Health Technologies.
• Lead or collaborate in clinical protocol writing, and shepherding new protocols through internal approval and governance processes.
• Apply experiences and lessons learned to contribute to new SOPs for DCTs.
• Share expertise with internal leadership and stakeholders to help shape new initiatives in patient engagement, patient recruitment, and clinical trial execution using digital technologies.
• Identify and evaluate vendors experienced in providing DCT services to other biopharma companies and ensure they meet rigorous vendor qualification standards.
• Contribute expertise to efforts related to novel ways of engaging with and recruiting trial participants in online communities.What we expect of youWe are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The Digital Medicine, Senior Manager we seek is an experienced leader with the following qualifications. They will also embody the Amgen leadership attributes which are:
  • Inspire: Create a connected, inclusive, and inspiring work environment that empowers talent to thrive.
  • Accelerate: Enable speed that matches the urgency of patient needs by encouraging progress over perfection.
  • Integrate: Connect the dots to amplify the collective power of Amgen to drive results for patients, staff, and shareholders.
  • Adapt: Lead through change by adapting to an ever-changing environment and defining a clear course of action to deliver results.Basic Qualifications:Doctorate degree and 2 years of experience in digital health in the biopharmaceutical industry or equivalent health sciences field.OrMasters degree and 4 years of experience in digital health in the biopharmaceutical industry or equivalent health sciences field.OrBachelor's degree and 6 years of experience in digital health in the biopharmaceutical industry or equivalent health sciences field.OrAssociate's degree and 10 years of experience in digital health in the biopharmaceutical industry or equivalent health sciences field.OrHigh school diploma / GED and 12 years of experience in digital health in the biopharmaceutical industry or equivalent health sciences field.Preferred Qualifications:
    • Extensive experience using digital elements in clinical trials at biopharmaceutical companies, Contract Research Organizations, or both.
    • Familiarity with digital health tools such as mobile health apps, wearables, and telemedicine platforms.
    • Familiarity with regulatory and compliance implications of using digital health technologies in biopharmaceutical clinical trials.
    • Proven track record of successfully leading digital health initiatives in a biopharmaceutical or healthcare setting.
    • Exceptional leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.
    • Experience with data analytics, machine learning, and AI applications in healthcare.
    • Strong network within the digital health ecosystem, including technology and service providers.What you can expect of usAs we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, we'll support your journey every step of the way.The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a 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, work/life balance, and career development opportunities that may include:
      • 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, including remote and hybrid work arrangements, where possible.Apply nowfor a career that defies imaginationObjects in your future are closer than they appear. Join us.careers.amgen.comIn any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.Application deadlineAmgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position. The salary range for this position is $153,635.00 - $189,149.00 USD.As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease.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.
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