Executive Medical Director Early Dev Inflammation - Thousand Oaks CA

Company: Msccn
Location: Thousand Oaks
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers . If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post. What you will do Amgen is advancing a broad/deep pipeline of Inflammation programs spanning multiple modalities. We need collaborative and innovative world-class talent to ensure these molecules become medicines and reach their full potential while helping patients. Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role the Executive Medical Director you will serve as an Early Development Inflammation Portfolio lead for key assets in the Amgen portfolio. You will serve as the principal representative for an early development portfolio to a range of audiences, including executive leadership, development partners, and global regulatory agencies. You will develop and translate Inflammation development program strategies into the design and implementation of clinical studies that can be executed without compromising scientific rigor. The Executive Medical Director will report into the Associate Vice President, Early Development. Responsibilities Develop an Early Development Inflammation team in collaboration with the Early Development Therapeutic Area Head Ensure the best way to develop and prosecute an early development portfolio Drive the timely execution of multiple assets and studies within the early development portfolio Ensure strategy and execution, and partner closely with Research, Translational Safety (toxicology), Precision Medicine, Clinical Pharmacology, Biostatistics, and Clinical Operations colleagues Partner closely with Regulatory leaders to support regulatory interactions and develop regulatory strategies Keep major stakeholders and other senior management updated as the portfolio evolves and matures Guide their team to think broadly as they create innovative portfolio development strategy options. Ensure all avenues and options have been explored and evaluated before final recommendations are sent for review by senior leadership Oversee activities related to planning for studies including execution and oversight of study outlines and Protocols for early development clinical studies Collaborate with Business Development colleagues in the evaluation of external opportunities. Mentor, coach, and supervise the performance of direct reports to build a highly skilled, diverse, and inclusive team, leading and motivating staff in a complex, multi-functional matrix environment Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities What we expect of you We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The candidate we seek is an experienced leader with the following qualifications. Basic Qualifications: MD or DO from an accredited medical school AND Five (5) years of industry or academic research AND Six (6) years of managerial experience directly managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams, projects, programs or directing the allocation of resources Preferred Qualifications: MD or MD/PhD plus accredited residency in relevant sub-specialty, board certified or equivalent Relevant subspecialty board eligibility/certification or equivalent Clinical research experience in the biopharmaceutical industry (biotech, pharmaceutical or CRO company) Eight (8) or more years of clinical research experience and/or basic science research combined with clinical teaching and patient care activities Proven success record in how to conceptualize, design, conduct, and analyze early development clinical trials Ability to anticipate problems and find creative solutions In-depth understanding of the scientific method and clinical applications based on medical, scientific and practical rationale including working knowledge of biomarker methods and clinical imaging endpoints A record of high-quality peer-reviewed publications Experience functioning as a medical expert in a complex matrixed environment Previous experience in conducting translational and/or clinical research for both small molecules and large molecules History of solving problems while exhibiting judgment and a balanced, realistic understanding of issues including the ability to anticipate problems and find creative solutions Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices (GCP), FDA regulations and guidelines, and applicable international regulatory requirements Knowledgeable in current and possible future, trends, technology, policies, practices and information of the competitive landscape of oncology development and global health authority requirements for oncology drug approval Ability to effectively present ideas and document complex medical/clinical concepts in both written and oral communication Understanding of resource and budgeting 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 The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. is $361,379 - $413,638.

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