Director, Disease Area Strategy Lead - Remote

Overview

The Director, Disease Area Strategy Lead will drive commercial strategy for Amgen's early-stage innovations, ensuring alignment with long-term business objectives and patient needs.

In Short

• Lead commercial strategy for early pipeline development.
• Partner with senior leadership to define commercial strategies.
• Assess external innovation and business development opportunities.
• Develop frameworks for evaluating early-stage assets.
• Provide commercial input to research-stage investment decisions.
• Collaborate with R&D and marketing teams for product positioning.
• Support commercial due diligence for external opportunities.
• Align investments with strategic growth objectives.
• Build a best-in-class commercial function for pipeline strategy.
• Mentor and develop teams within the commercial function.

Requirements

• Doctorate degree with 4 years of marketing/commercial experience.
• Master’s degree with 7 years of marketing/commercial experience.
• Bachelor’s degree with 9 years of marketing/commercial experience.
• Preferred: MBA or PhD in life sciences.
• 8+ years in biopharmaceutical commercial experience.
• Experience in management consulting focused on strategy.
• Expertise in business development and due diligence.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Leadership experience in commercial strategy.
• Ability to engage with executive leadership.

Benefits

• Comprehensive employee benefits package.
• Retirement and savings plan with company contributions.
• Health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Discretionary annual bonus program.
• Stock-based long-term incentives.
• Award-winning time-off plans.
• Flexible work models including remote options.
• Career development opportunities.
• Support for professional and personal growth.
• Inclusive work environment focused on diversity.