Senior Associate - Regulatory Affairs

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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.

Senior Associate - Regulatory Affairs

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. The Senior Associate in Regulatory Affairs at Amgen plays an important role in ensuring that the company's products meet and maintain regulatory standards. They assist in preparing submissions for regulatory agencies, keep updated on changes in regulatory legislation, and guide various teams within the company to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.

In this vital role you will assist in the creation and submission of regulatory documents and may be the regulatory lead for a program under the supervision of a more experienced regulatory lead.

• Assist US Regulatory Lead (USRL) to support US regulatory activities (e.g. development and submission of Investigational New Drug [IND] applications, Biologic License Applications (BLAs) and New Drug Applications (NDAs); advisory committee meeting preparations)
• Provide and maintain IND/BLA/NDA documentation support (e.g. annual reports, amendments) in collaboration with USRL
• Create and maintain product regulatory history documents in the regulatory document management system and appropriately archive all regulatory documents and agency communications
• Review US component of the Global Regulatory Strategic Plan (GRSP) and provide input to operational deliverables; perform regulatory research to support the development of content for the GRSP plan as delegated by the Global or US Regulatory Lead
• Actively support regulatory compliance and ensure compliance of submissions to the US FDA
• Assist the Global or US Regulatory Lead by preparing supportive documentation for regulatory deliverables, including for example regulatory landscapes or research for the regulatory strategy and/or target product label.
• Coordinate collection of functional documents in support of regulatory applications
• Participate on Global Regulatory Teams (GRT) and assist Global Regulatory Leads with GRT meeting management (eg, agendas and meeting minutes)
• Assist the USRL in managing the process for responding to FDA questions
• Coordinate Quality Check (QC) of regulatory documentation (e.g. briefing packages)
• Provide primary authorship to routine regulatory correspondence (e.g. annual reports)
• Prepare regulatory packages and cross-reference letters to support investigator initiated studies
• Complete regulatory forms to support agency communications (e.g. FDA form 1571)
• Support process improvement initiatives, standards development, and metrics
• Assist in template development and maintenance
• Respond to specific requests from and communicate relevant issues to GRT
• Support the development and execution of GRT goals

What we expect of you

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

Basic Qualifications:

Master’s degree

Or

Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of regulatory or pharmaceutical experience

Or

Associate’s degree and 6 years of regulatory or pharmaceutical experience

Or

High school diploma / GED and 8 years of regulatory or pharmaceutical experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong communication skills – oral and written
• Organizational skills
• Regulated industry, science or clinical practice experience

What you can expect from us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, we’ll support your journey every step of the way.

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.

In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility, comprising of 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 that may include:

• A 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
• Flexible work models, including remote and hybrid 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.

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