**HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?**

If you feel like youre part of something bigger, its because you are. At Amgen, our shared missionto serve patientsdrives all that we do. It is key to our becoming one of the worlds leading biotechnology companies. We are global collaborators who achieve togetherresearching, manufacturing, and delivering ever-better products that reach over 10 million patients worldwide. Its time for a career you can be proud of.

**Live**

**What you will do**

Lets do this. Lets change the world. In this vital role you will be responsible for planning and executing the launch of UPLIZNA in IgG4 related disease (IgG4-RD) in the United States, including leading the cross-functional launch team and partnering with Amgens Global team to ensure alignment. The role will involve significant cross-functional collaboration and exposure to senior leadership.

Develop and lead execution of the integrated U.S. launch plan for UPLIZNA in IgG4-RD, including all aspects of launch readiness to ensure attainment of business objectives

Lead the UPLIZNA IgG4-RD cross-functional launch team, collaborating closely with cross-functional partners including Medical Affairs, Global, Marketing, Market Research, Market Access, Consumer Marketing, Commercial Development, Clinical Development, Regulatory Affairs, Sales, Patient Services, Patient Advocacy, Training, Trade, etc.

Serve as U.S. commercial lead for launch planning

Drive effective project management, including timely execution of cross-functional workstream, and ensuring deliverables are on-time, aligned to strategy, and on-budget

Develop and manage the U.S. commercial launch budget

Prepare and deliver regular launch readiness reports to senior management and executive leadership teams

Build, lead and develop the U.S. marketing team for UPLIZNA in IgG4-RD (professional marketing & medical marketing), which will co-create core positioning, messaging, and materials in partnership with Amgens Global organization

Lead IgG4-RD team participation in annual strategic planning process

Develop subject matter expertise in the IgG4-RD disease area, including disease pathology, patient journey and treatment landscape

Develop the U.S. go-to-market strategy in IgG4-RD in partnership with Field Sales, Field Medical Affairs, Field TLLs, Patient Services, Site of Care, and Commercial Operations

Contribute to the forecasting process to ensure that the commercial forecast accurately reflects key insights on market structure, patient journey, HCP preferences, etc.

Maintain close alignment with existing UPLIZNA brand messaging and positioning

Ensure that all launch activities are informed by customer insights gained from analytics, market research, KOL advisory activities, and field insights

Provide strategic input on future organization development to meet customer needs and business objectives

Build a culture of collaboration, transparency, and patient-centricity within the IgG4-RD launch team

**Win**

**What we expect of you**

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The professional we seek is a [type of person] with these qualifications.

**Basic Qualifications:**

Doctorate degree and 4 years of Marketing experience

**Or**

Masters degree and 7 years of Marketing experience

**Or**

Bachelors degree and 9 years of Marketing experience

**Preferred Qualifications:**

Bachelors degree required. MBA (or equivalent, e.g., PharmD) preferred

15 years experience in commercial roles in the biopharmaceutical industry

Experience in pharmaceutical product launch planning and execution strongly preferred

Experience in rare disease strongly preferred

Experience with severe inflammatory disease, particularly in rheumatology or gastroenterology specialties, preferred

Experience working with infusion care providers and distribution process preferred

Experience working with multiple projects and managing multiple external vendors

Must have strong planning, project management, communication, and organization skills

Strong interpersonal skills, with demonstrated ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams as well as direct reports

Understanding of the principles of brand management, including brand positioning, messaging & overall campaign execution

Team orientation a must

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Exceptional communications skills and professional, proactive demeanor

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

**Travel Requirements:**

Requires approximately 25% travel, including overnight and some weekend commitments.

**Thrive**

**What you can expect of us**

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for our teammates professional and personal growth and well-being.

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.

Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan comprising 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 including:

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

**Apply now**

**for a career that defies imagination**

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Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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