Exec Dir Scientific Communications

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership and Strategy:

• Build and scale the Amgen India Scientific Communications and Publications capability, including establishing an end-to-end Medical Communications hub.
• Lead the Scientific Communications (SciComm) Team across the Therapeutic Area (TA) portfolio, managing both marketed products and pipeline molecules.
• Partner with Global Medical Affairs strategy leads to develop and execute strategic plans and high-quality scientific content (publications, global medical content, payer-relevant content) aligned with product and franchise strategies for Global and US markets.
• Lead worldwide delivery of medical content for Global, US, and countries – including publications, medical education, congress content, medical information, and medical reviews.
• Drive the adoption of innovative approaches and digital solutions (e.g., Gen AI) to make complex scientific data more accessible and engaging.
• Ensure alignment of scientific messages across all platforms and materials.

Team Management:

• Mentor, inspire, and manage a diverse team of scientific communication specialists, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Recruit, retain, and motivate high-performing staff, ensuring effective talent management and succession planning.
• Provide structured training programs and hands-on projects to develop team members' skills and career growth.

Collaboration and Compliance:

• Cultivate strong relationships with cross-functional colleagues to ensure alignment of scientific messages.
• Partner with Amgen's Global Commercial Capabilities team to build an integrated omnichannel platform.
• Collaborate with commercial teams to develop strategic plans for top-tier global congresses and oversee medical lead activities.
• Ensure compliance with relevant SciComm SOPs and systems, and evolve procedures to meet regulatory, legal, and industry guidelines.
• Lead and drive cross-functional solutions for US MLR submissions.

Operational Excellence:

• Lead cross-product prioritization processes and resource allocation to meet program goals on time and within budget.
• Manage and oversee vendor and agency partnerships, ensuring high-quality deliverables.
• Develop and evolve systems and procedures to incorporate appropriate technology innovations that drive operational efficiency, productivity, and adherence to laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), key control indicators (KCIs), and key quality indicators (KQIs) to track performance and continuously improve.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• Doctorate degree & 6 years of scientific communications experience OR
• Master's degree & 10 years of scientific communications experience OR
• Bachelor's degree & 12 years of scientific communications experience
• 6 years of managerial experience directly managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams, projects, programs, or directing the allocation of resources

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in a life science discipline (PhD, PharmD, MD)
• Prior experience in Medical Affairs or Clinical Development within the biopharmaceutical industry
• Previous leadership experience managing a function and managing direct reports
• Deep understanding of Good Publication Practices and familiarity with external guidelines (e.g., ICMJE, GPP)
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal), time management, project planning, and the ability to present to executives
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical industry guidelines, regulatory and legal/health system environment
• Finance and budget management experience