JOIN AMGEN’S MISSION OF SERVING PATIENTS

At 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.
Role: Sr Associate, Medical Operations: General Medicine (14 Month Contract)
Reports to: Medical Director
Location: Mississauga Flexible Commuter

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Master’s degree
OR
Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of medical affairs experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• PharmD, PhD, with 2+ years of medical affairs experience
• Previous experience within Scientific Affairs and/or Continuing Medical Education (CME)

KNOWLEDGE

• An understanding of the pharmaceutical commercialization process, and knowledge of the legal and regulatory guidelines affecting promotion of prescription products
• Familiarity with processes for accreditation of CME materials/programs
• Familiarity with Innovative Medicines Canada Code of Ethical Practice

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will support the Medical Advisor in the strategic development and execution of the Medical components of the brand plan in support of the commercialization strategy.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure smooth implementation of medical activities, adhering to quality and compliance guidelines
• Be involved in the derivation of scientific content, i.e. getting approval of slides decks etc.
• Be the point of contact for partnership with Strategic Meeting Management (SMM) & Centre of Excellence (COE) for medical activities
• Assist in coordinating accredited continuing medical education and learning activities with Medical Advisor
• Support the development and implementation of scientific advisory boards and speaker programs
• Manage vendors and consultants and project budgets
• Take independent action on handling requests, while staying aligned with Medical Advisor and/or Medical Director
• Ad-hoc projects/tasks