Advocacy Relations Senior Manager - Rare Disease
BioSpace, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Overview
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 lie within them, you'll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career. What You Will Do
In this vital role you will primarily drive patient advocacy efforts in the Immunoglobulin G4-related disease (IgG4-RD) and ANCA Associated Vasculitis communities. Serve as a key contributor to Amgen's U.S. Advocacy strategy and execution for IgG4-RD Disease and ANCA Associated Vasculitis, including strategic programming, awareness month activations, patient events and national and/or local engagement opportunities with the advocacy community. Serve as primary relationship manager to IgG4-RD Disease and ANCA Associated Vasculitis related patient groups, cultivating high-trust, compliant partnerships based on shared goals in awareness, education, and access. Collaborates cross-functionally with medical, marketing, government affairs and alliance management, and communication teams to drive critical insights and amplify patient voices in shaping access and reimbursement strategies. Represents Amgen in relevant coalitions and forums to elevate the patient community's voice and needs. Drives high-quality initiatives and shared goals to empower patients to take a more active role in treatment decision-making with their HCPs. Lead identification and support of patients and caregivers in sharing their experiences, ensuring these stories inform external and internal initiatives. Proactively identify emerging trends, issues, and community needs related to rheumatology, gastroenterology and nephrology ecosystems, and formulate timely, collaborative responses. Support awareness, education, and empowerment efforts across the patient and caregiver communities. Translate patient and caregiver insights into actionable strategies that inform cross-functional decisions, advancing patient-centered approaches across the product lifecycle. Create and execute collaboration plans with advocacy groups on mutually aligned goals, including public health and clinical education campaigns. Organize patient feedback mechanisms to ensure ongoing alignment with advocacy and overall business priorities. Travel up to 40% as needed, to engage in internal meetings, advocacy meetings, and conferences. What we expect of you
We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The patient advocacy professional we seek is an individual with these qualifications. Basic Qualifications
Doctorate degree and 2 years of patient advocacy experience Or Masters degree and 4 years of patient advocacy experience Or Bachelors degree and 6 years of patient advocacy experience Or Associates degree and 10 years of patient advocacy experience Or High school diploma / GED and 12 years of patient advocacy experience. Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience developing and leading patient advocacy engagement strategies for rare, rheumatic and sever inflammatory conditions. Previous academic/CRO/pharmaceutical/biotech experience; rare disease experience a plus Experience building community in an emerging disease state that lacks robust patient support. Contribute to the development of the patient advocacy strategic plan that is aligned with the company philosophy on patient advocacy engagement. Experience working with community-based organizations, a plus. Experience working with multiple projects, priorities and managing multiple internal and external partners. Must have strong planning, project management, communication, and organization skills. Flexibility to work in a fluid, fast-paced environment with multiple demands with initiative and independence required. Strong ability to collaborate across multiple internal and external partners. Team and cross functional orientation. Self-starter demeanor. Strong interpersonal skills. What you can expect of 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 will 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 where possible. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies. Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team. We are 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.
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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 lie within them, you'll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career. What You Will Do
In this vital role you will primarily drive patient advocacy efforts in the Immunoglobulin G4-related disease (IgG4-RD) and ANCA Associated Vasculitis communities. Serve as a key contributor to Amgen's U.S. Advocacy strategy and execution for IgG4-RD Disease and ANCA Associated Vasculitis, including strategic programming, awareness month activations, patient events and national and/or local engagement opportunities with the advocacy community. Serve as primary relationship manager to IgG4-RD Disease and ANCA Associated Vasculitis related patient groups, cultivating high-trust, compliant partnerships based on shared goals in awareness, education, and access. Collaborates cross-functionally with medical, marketing, government affairs and alliance management, and communication teams to drive critical insights and amplify patient voices in shaping access and reimbursement strategies. Represents Amgen in relevant coalitions and forums to elevate the patient community's voice and needs. Drives high-quality initiatives and shared goals to empower patients to take a more active role in treatment decision-making with their HCPs. Lead identification and support of patients and caregivers in sharing their experiences, ensuring these stories inform external and internal initiatives. Proactively identify emerging trends, issues, and community needs related to rheumatology, gastroenterology and nephrology ecosystems, and formulate timely, collaborative responses. Support awareness, education, and empowerment efforts across the patient and caregiver communities. Translate patient and caregiver insights into actionable strategies that inform cross-functional decisions, advancing patient-centered approaches across the product lifecycle. Create and execute collaboration plans with advocacy groups on mutually aligned goals, including public health and clinical education campaigns. Organize patient feedback mechanisms to ensure ongoing alignment with advocacy and overall business priorities. Travel up to 40% as needed, to engage in internal meetings, advocacy meetings, and conferences. What we expect of you
We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The patient advocacy professional we seek is an individual with these qualifications. Basic Qualifications
Doctorate degree and 2 years of patient advocacy experience Or Masters degree and 4 years of patient advocacy experience Or Bachelors degree and 6 years of patient advocacy experience Or Associates degree and 10 years of patient advocacy experience Or High school diploma / GED and 12 years of patient advocacy experience. Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience developing and leading patient advocacy engagement strategies for rare, rheumatic and sever inflammatory conditions. Previous academic/CRO/pharmaceutical/biotech experience; rare disease experience a plus Experience building community in an emerging disease state that lacks robust patient support. Contribute to the development of the patient advocacy strategic plan that is aligned with the company philosophy on patient advocacy engagement. Experience working with community-based organizations, a plus. Experience working with multiple projects, priorities and managing multiple internal and external partners. Must have strong planning, project management, communication, and organization skills. Flexibility to work in a fluid, fast-paced environment with multiple demands with initiative and independence required. Strong ability to collaborate across multiple internal and external partners. Team and cross functional orientation. Self-starter demeanor. Strong interpersonal skills. What you can expect of 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 will 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 where possible. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies. Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team. We are 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.
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