Director, Observational Research – Obesity

Amgen

Director leading a team of epidemiologists to support drug development and regulatory submissions at Amgen. Focus on observational research for the obesity franchise with scientific and technical leadership.

Posted 5/23/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $187,271 - $253,366 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a team of epidemiologists to conceptualize, design, conduct, analyze, interpret and publish observational research supporting drug development programs and regulatory submissions
Identify evidence needs and develop the RWE plan to support product development and commercialization strategy
Design and execute studies to support evidence generation such as identifying appropriate patient populations
Find opportunities to substitute for and/or complement interventional studies to reduce time and cost of drug development
Influence cross-functional team members regarding the appropriate use and timing of non-interventional research
Leverage real-world data and CfOR analytic approaches to inform high-value business decisions
Track business and functional priorities and align resources against those priorities
Develop and maintain relationships with key leaders in observational research

Requirements

What you’ll need

Doctorate degree and 4 years of scientific experience OR Master’s degree and 8 years of scientific experience OR Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of scientific experience
Doctorate in Epidemiology or other subject with high observational research content
Experience in the design, execution, and analysis of observational research studies within Pharmaceutical or Public Health setting
Experience in research to support drug development
Experience in observational research project planning and management
Excellent verbal and writing communication and interpersonal skills
Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions
group medical, dental and vision coverage
life and disability insurance
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 and bi-annual company-wide shutdowns
Flexible work models, including remote work arrangements, where possible

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Hard Skills & Tools

observational researchstudy designdata analysisevidence generationproject planningproject managementdrug developmentreal-world evidence (RWE)analytic approachesregulatory submissions

Soft Skills

communication skillsinterpersonal skillsleadershipteam collaborationinfluencerelationship managementorganizational skillsstrategic thinkingproblem-solvingadaptability