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Job Description

Senior Director, Thought Leader Liaisons

HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?

If you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. At Amgen, our shared mission—to serve patients—drives all that we do. It is key to our becoming one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies. We are global collaborators who achieve together—researching, manufacturing, and delivering ever-better products that reach over 10 million patients worldwide. It’s time for a career you can be proud of.

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will be a member of the UPLIZNA U.S. Marketing Leadership Team and will lead the strategic direction of the thought leader liaison (TLL) organization across three approved indications: neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD), IgG4-related disease (IgG4-RD) and generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG). The TLL team is a commercial, field-based, customer-facing role focused on several key areas: (1) identifying and developing relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs); (2) developing and executing KOL engagement strategies, at congresses and throughout the year; (3) recruiting for speaker bureau and advisory activities; (4) generating insights to help inform and guide brand strategy; (5) and supporting local commercial initiatives, such as coordinating team activities at key accounts.

This role will lead a team of regional team leads who manage individual TLLs, as well as a Sr. Manager of Planning & Operations to support team activities. This individual will be expected to bring insights to help shape brand strategy and anticipate market events and champion cross functional collaboration with internal stakeholders. This role requires careful attention to compliance considerations, and a strong collaborative approach with field sales, patient access, field medical affairs, and other key stakeholders.

This is an opportunity to join a dynamic organization at a pivotal time to shape the future of the TLL organization in the UPLIZNA Franchise. This position will report to the Head of U.S. Marketing, UPLIZNA.

• Develop and lead the Strategic direction of the TLL organization in line with Franchise goals.
• Hire, develop and lead a high-performing TLL team in achieving key objectives.
• Participate in cross-functional team meetings ensuring knowledge of key priorities and metrics to drive UPLIZNA business objectives.
• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the disease states, competitive landscape and therapeutic management across the brand’s approved indications.
• Partner with internal, cross-functional teams including Medical Affairs, R&D, Market Access, Marketing, Advocacy and Commercial Operations in the development and execution of strategies and tactics to ensure long-term adoption of UPLIZNA.
• Understand gaps in the customer experience and provide recommendation for new business initiatives, trainings or interventions necessary to address.
• Contribute to the development of the annual brand plan with responsibility for defining and executing key areas within the associated tactical plans.
• Develop comprehensive annual KOL engagement plans, including congress activities
• Build and maintains business relationships at all the necessary levels in the organization; interacts with and influences key cross-functional stakeholders.
• Lead and support the TLL team to execute on strategic plans.
• Lead the TLL insight generation strategy in partnership with key internal stakeholders.
• Identify, develop and lead opportunities for key strategic partnerships with targeted and relevant societies and conferences to support insight generation, educational outreach and collaboration.
• Lead the evolution and evolution of the Speaker Bureau.
• Lead the TLL team to operate to the highest standards in alignment with Amgen’s code of business conduct, ensuring all interactions with KOLs are consistent with commercial, regulatory, and legal guidelines.

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What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The candidate we seek is a person with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

Doctorate degree and 4 years of marketing and/or other commercial function experience

Or

Master’s degree and 8 years of marketing and/or other commercial function experience

Or

Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of marketing and/or other commercial function experience

In addition to meeting at least one of the above requirements, you must have at least 4 years experience directly managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams, projects, programs, or directing the allocation or resources. Your managerial experience may run concurrently with the required technical experience referenced above

Preferred Qualifications:

• 10+ years of relevant work experience with 7+ years of commercial function experience across multiple therapeutic areas.
• Experience leading a national TLL team, sales team, or marketing team, strongly preferred.
• Experience in at least one of the brand’s priority therapeutic areas: neurology (neuroimmunology & neuromuscular sub-specialties), rheumatology, GI, and nephrology
• Biotech/pharmaceutical industry experience required.
• Strong leadership capabilities and track record of developing team members.
• Outstanding analytical and data management skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with keen attention to detail and the abilities to take ownership of issues, to work independently with confidence and to meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise judgment and discretion.
• Ability to work well with all levels of employees and demonstrate strong collaboration skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Professional, proactive demeanor.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Travel Requirements:

• Requires approximately 30% travel, including overnight and some weekend commitments.

What you can expect of us

As 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

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for a career that defies imagination

Objects in your future are closer than they appear. Join us.

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Application deadline

External/Internal postings:

Amgen's application deadline is 3/30/2026 for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.

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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Salary Range

238,774.00 USD - 285,533.00 USD