Senior Counsel – Global Commercial Operations

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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. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline of medicines to treat cancer, heart disease, inflammatory conditions, rare diseases, and obesity and obesity-related conditions. 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 Counsel – Global Commercial Operations

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will be responsible for counseling Amgen’s Global Commercial Operations clients on a wide variety of legal and regulatory issues concerning promotion, sales, patient support programs, contracting, education and scientific exchange regarding biopharmaceutical products in the United States.

• Analyzing, reviewing and approving promotional, educational and support programs and materials

• Analyzing, reviewing and approving scientific exchange and clinical support approaches

• Providing guidance on proposed sales and marketing strategies

• Reviewing and counseling on government enforcement actions relating to the promotion of biopharmaceutical products

• Providing ongoing training to commercial operations staff regarding legal and regulatory requirements for commercial activity in the biopharmaceutical industry

• Advising and counseling on complex commercial transactions with members of the healthcare community (hospitals, clinics, payors, specialty pharmacy, pharmacy benefit managers, patient and professional advocacy groups/associations) with particular emphasis on Federal and State Anti-Kickback and False Claims Statutes and applicable antitrust laws

• Analyzing and advising on precision medicine patient and provider programs for products addressing novel biomarkers with complex companion diagnostics

• 20% domestic travel anticipated.

It is preferred that this role be based in Southern California. However, the role may also be located remotely in the US.

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The dynamic professional we seek has these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

J.D. degree or LL.M. degree from an accredited law school, admission to practice law in a U.S. jurisdiction and four (4) years of experience practicing law

Preferred Qualifications:

• 6+ years of corporate and/or law firm background counseling clients on healthcare/life sciences matters

• Experience counseling clients on complex legal and regulatory considerations including:

• Healthcare fraud and abuse matters

• FDA promotional regulations

• OIG compliance guidance and advisory opinions

• DOJ settlements with pharmaceutical industry

• Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement and contracting

• Proven superior legal skills, including: excellent oral and written communication, legal analysis, drafting and negotiation skills

• Ability to lead and influence others

• Strong client service, business counseling and problem-solving focus

• Ability to manage multi-dimensional projects in a fast-paced environment

• Superior academic achievement

• Experience analyzing and advising on precision medicine patient and provider programs for products addressing novel biomarkers with complex companion diagnostics

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’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 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.

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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.

Sponsorship

Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.

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.

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