Amgen · 5 days ago
Executive Director, Global Health
US - California - Thousand Oaks
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$278K/yr - $327K/yr
6+ years expAmgen is a biotechnology company focused on serving patients living with serious illnesses. The Executive Director, Health Impact will lead efforts to address factors influencing patient experiences and outcomes, shaping Amgen's strategic approach to inclusive health systems.
BiotechnologyHealth CareManufacturingPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Serve as a core member of the IGHI SLT, contributing to strategic direction, organizational planning, resourcing decisions, and cross-functional integration across IGHI’s mission areas (RISE, ATH, and Health Impact)
Represent the Health Impact function within the IGHI SLT to ensure coordinated execution, shared learning, and consistent alignment across enterprise health equity initiatives
Develop and execute an enterprise-wide strategy to strengthen Amgen’s work in advancing fair, patient-centered health outcomes including regional and country specific health impact goals/objectives
Partner with cross functional stakeholders to share, inform, advise and collaborate on the external health equity landscape and ecosystem
Develop budget and team resourcing in collaboration with IGHI SLT
Serve as a senior advisor to executive leadership on U.S. and global policy trends, external expectations, and emerging scientific, clinical, and societal insights
Integrate inclusive-design principles and population insights across R&D, clinical trials, regulatory interactions, commercial planning, and patient access programs
Build and manage high-impact partnerships with academic institutions, advocacy groups, policymakers, and other external stakeholders
Represent Amgen in external forums and with prominent thought leaders, bringing strong credibility in issues related to access, disparities, and population health
Leverage data, digital solutions, and AI-driven analytics to identify gaps and inform targeted interventions across the patient journey
Navigate competing priorities and broker alignment among internal teams with diverse perspectives and objectives
Establish frameworks, metrics, and accountability mechanisms that embed inclusive practices across the organization
Lead, coach, and inspire a team committed to bold thinking, innovation, and collaborative problem-solving
Qualification
Required
Doctorate degree & 6 years of relevant experience OR
Master's degree & 10 years of relevant experience OR
Bachelor's degree & 12 years of relevant experience AND
6 years of managerial experience directly managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams, projects, programs or directing the allocation of resources
Preferred
Deep knowledge of the healthcare industry, including U.S. and global systems, policy structures, regulatory pathways, reimbursement, and patient access dynamics
Strong ability to navigate conflicting interests among internal stakeholders with diplomacy, clarity, and strategic influence
Existing relationships and credibility with key opinion leaders focused on patient access, public health, policy, community health, or related spaces
Experience with clinical trials, diverse patient representation, and the regulatory environment
Creative, bold, and innovative thinker with a record of designing and launching breakthrough programs or strategies
Familiarity with data science, digital tools, and AI applications in healthcare
Exceptional communication skills; comfortable operating in complex, rapidly shifting, and high-visibility environments
Flexible, resilient, and thick-skinned, with the ability to absorb challenges while maintaining focus and momentum
Demonstrated ability to influence without authority in a matrixed environment
Benefits
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 and bi-annual company-wide shutdowns
Flexible work models, including remote work arrangements, where possible
Company
Amgen
Amgen is a biotechnology company that develops and manufactures human therapeutics for various illnesses and diseases.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$28.5B2022-12-12Post Ipo Debt· $28.5B
1983-06-17IPO
Leadership Team
Robert Bradway
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Jay Bradner
Executive Vice President of R&D, and Chief Scientific Officer
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