Observational Research Manager – Inflammation / Rare Disease

Amgen

. Implement and manage descriptive epidemiologic studies characterizing disease incidence and prevalence in the US, EU, Asia, and emerging market countries .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $109,087 - $147,589 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and managing observational research studies, with a strong focus on epidemiology and drug development. Proficient in analyzing medical claims and electronic health records while effectively communicating scientific findings to diverse audiences.

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EpidemiologyObservational ResearchPharmacovigilanceData AnalysisCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Descriptive Epidemiologic StudiesResearch Project ManagementMedical Claims AnalysisElectronic Health Records AnalysisRisk Management PlansLiterature ReviewsScientific Manuscript PreparationObservational Cohort StudiesSecondary Data SystemsRare Disease Research

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsTeam Collaboration

Industry Keywords

Drug DevelopmentPharmaceutical ResearchPublic HealthMultidisciplinary TeamsInflammation Therapeutic Areas

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Implement and manage descriptive epidemiologic studies characterizing disease incidence and prevalence in the US, EU, Asia, and emerging market countries
Implement and manage research projects analyzing medical claims, electronic health records, and prospective observational cohort studies
Provide safety research support across the Amgen product life cycle
Support development of risk management plans
Drive pharmacovigilance studies
Conduct literature reviews
Prepare research reports and scientific manuscripts
Stay current on observational research and drug development developments
Promote awareness, understanding, and use of observational research methods
Communicate significant scientific information to varied audiences
Contribute as first or contributing author to peer-reviewed papers, scientific congress abstracts, or internal reports

Requirements

What you’ll need

Doctorate degree, OR Master’s degree and 3 years of scientific experience, OR Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of scientific experience, OR Associate’s degree and 10 years of scientific experience, OR high school diploma/GED and 12 years of scientific experience
Doctorate in Epidemiology or another subject with high observational research content preferred
Experience designing, executing, and analyzing observational research studies in pharmaceutical or public health settings preferred
Experience supporting drug development research preferred
Experience with secondary data systems, including administrative claims, EMR, and registries preferred
Experience in observational research project planning and management preferred
Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills preferred
Experience working in multidisciplinary teams preferred
Experience in rare disease research and/or inflammation therapeutic areas preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive employee benefits package
Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions
Group medical, dental and vision coverage
Life and disability insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Discretionary annual bonus program
Stock-based long-term incentives
Award-winning time-off plans
Bi-annual company-wide shutdowns
Flexible work models, including remote work arrangements
Career development opportunities
Work/life balance support