Biostatistical Programming Manager

Job Description:

Biostatistical Programming Manager

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. Join us.

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What you will do

The Biostatistical Programming Manager within the Center for Observational Research (CfOR) provides leadership to the PV Epi programming team’s Causal Inference capability in the development and execution of real-world evidence (RWE) observational studies and ensures adequate and timely delivery of results. The individual will report to the Associate Director of the PV Epi programming team in CfOR and is responsible for operational oversight of team projects in addition to planning, organizing, and managing resources to ensure high-quality and timely delivery of observational research programming deliverables. Leads and contributes to efforts to identify, develop, and implement departmental standards, applications, processes, and training. This position requires the management of a geographically distributed technical team, as well as a broad, comprehensive understanding of statistical programming languages and platforms, real-world data, claims and EMR databases.

CfOR leads Amgen’s strategic effort to effectively demonstrate RWE to conduct observational research studies and help increase the efficiency of drug development and drug commercialization. CfOR at Amgen partners with teams to generate RWE supporting a wide variety of business needs for multiple collaborators across the product lifecycle. Evidence generation activities include but are not limited to studies regarding the frequency and distribution of disease, the clinical burden of disease, the natural history or clinical course of disease, the design of clinical trials, treatment cost, and utilization patterns, and the safety and efficiency of therapeutic interventions.

This Manager will be responsible for operational oversight of PV Epi programming team projects related to Causal Inference within the Data and Analytics Center (DAC). This role is remote.

Key Activities include:

• Execute and lead the programming for observational research studies across multiple types of data including medical claims, electronic health records, and survey data
• Work cross-functionally to establish and maintain priorities on projects and allocate staff and FSP external workers to projects in alignment with business and product priorities
• Communicate and interpret technical, and scientific information to a variety of audiences
• Effective people management, through staff development, engagement, and performance management
• Implement innovative ways for working with Big Data in healthcare, such as using common data models, data visualization, and efficiency initiatives in large databases

Basic Qualifications:

• Doctorate degree and 2 years of statistical programming in the pharmaceutical industry experience OR
• Master’s degree and 6 years of statistical programming in the pharmaceutical industry experience OR
• Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of statistical programming in the pharmaceutical industry experience OR

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Computer Science, or other subject with high statistical content
• 8+ years of relevant statistical programming experience
• Previous experience with regulatory filings, especially where RWE was included
• Experience applying CDISC standards to Real-World Data, or mapping Real-World Data to other common data models
• Experience managing programming teams
• Experience working optimally in a globally dispersed team environment with cross-cultural partners
• Prior staff development leadership and project management experience
• In-depth knowledge of real-world data and large claims dataset programming experience

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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.

• 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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Application deadline

Amgen does not have an application deadline 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.