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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 read over 10 million patients worldwide. It’s time for a career you can be proud of. Join us.

Senior Counsel – Global Commercial Operations

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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

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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

Willing to explore remote work location.

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What you can expect of us

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

• Vast opportunities to learn and move up and across our global organization

• Diverse and inclusive community of belonging, where teammates are empowered to bring ideas to the table and act

• Generous Total Rewards Plan comprising health, finance and wealth, work/life balance, and career benefits

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for a career that defies imagination

In our quest to serve patients above all else, Amgen is the first to imagine, and the last to doubt. Join us.

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Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided a 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 an accommodation.