Description
The Manager of Observational Research within Amgen’s Center for Observational Research will guide the observational research to support drug development and regulatory decision-making. The role will serve as a strong partner within local R&D teams, Amgen’s global network of epidemiologists, and the external research community.
The location of the role is open within the Amgen Beijing or Shanghai office in China.
**The role is responsible for:**
a) Leading observational research studies contributing to the research and development of investigational molecules
+ Design and conduct the observational studies that describe the frequency and natural history of disease, support the design of clinical trials, and evaluate safety and effectiveness of medicines
+ Demonstrate creative thought in applying methodological solutions
+ Conduct research to highest standards of the profession
b) Advancing Amgen’s core capabilities to conduct observational research within China
+ Actively collaborate with Amgen’s global network of epidemiologists and the external academic community
+ Leverage and build upon available data resources and analytical capabilities
+ Lead observational research in compliance of local regulations
c) Engaging with key stakeholders in both local and global development teams
+ Coach and facilitate awareness to the appropriate use and timing of observational research to answer research questions
+ Communicate scientific information to a variety of internal audiences, health authorities, and the scientific community including manuscripts
**Qualifications:**
+ PhD in epidemiology or other subject with observational research content or MD with a master’s degree in a subject with observational research content
+ Record of publications in epidemiology
+ Excellent verbal and writing communication skills in both Chinese and English
+ Experience in secondary real-world database
