Executive Director, Global Health

Company: Amgen
Location: Thousand Oaks
Posted on: January 17, 2026

Job Description:

Join Amgens Mission of Serving Patients At Amgen, if you feel like youre part of something bigger, its because you are. Our shared missionto serve patients living with serious illnessesdrives all that we do. Since 1980, weve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the worlds 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, youll 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, youll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career. Executive Director, Health Impact What you will do Lets do this. Lets change the world. In this vital role as the Executive Director, Health Impact you will lead enterprise efforts to better understand and address the factors that drive uneven patient experiences and outcomes. Amgen is committed to serving patients and reducing the barriers that influence health outcomes around the world. As part of the Inclusive Global Health and Impact (IGHI) team, which includes Representation in Clinical Research and Access to Healthcare, you will work across functions to shape Amgens strategic approach to advancing more inclusive and patient-centered systems, from research and clinical development through access and post-market engagement. In this highly visible leadership role, you will serve as a member of the IGHI Senior Leadership Team (IGHI SLT)helping to shape the organizations long-term strategy and ensuring alignment across global health impact priorities. You will also act as a key strategic partner and advisor to the Chief Medical Officer (OCMO) and the ATMOS SLT, providing enterprise accountability and cohesive execution of Amgens Health Impact agenda. This role reports into Vice President, Head of IGHI. This role will have a travel requirement of 30%, US & Global. Key Responsibilities Serve as a core member of the IGHI SLT, contributing to strategic direction, organizational planning, resourcing decisions, and cross-functional integration across IGHIs mission areas (RISE, ATH, and Health Impact). Represent the Health Impact function within the IGHI SLT to ensure coordinated execution, shared learning, and consistent alignment across enterprise health equity initiatives. Develop and execute an enterprise-wide strategy to strengthen Amgens work in advancing fair, patient-centered health outcomes including regional and country specific health impact goals/objectives Partner with cross functional stakeholders to share, inform, advise and collaborate on the external health equity landscape and ecosystem Develop budget and team resourcing in collaboration with IGHI SLT Serve as a senior advisor to executive leadership on U.S. and global policy trends, external expectations, and emerging scientific, clinical, and societal insights. Integrate inclusive-design principles and population insights across R&D, clinical trials, regulatory interactions, commercial planning, and patient access programs. Build and manage high-impact partnerships with academic institutions, advocacy groups, policymakers, and other external stakeholders. Represent Amgen in external forums and with prominent thought leaders, bringing strong credibility in issues related to access, disparities, and population health. Leverage data, digital solutions, and AI-driven analytics to identify gaps and inform targeted interventions across the patient journey. Navigate competing priorities and broker alignment among internal teams with diverse perspectives and objectives. Establish frameworks, metrics, and accountability mechanisms that embed inclusive practices across the organization. Lead, coach, and inspire a team committed to bold thinking, innovation, and collaborative problem-solving. What we expect of you We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The candidate we seek is an experienced leader with the following qualifications. Basic Qualifications: Doctorate degree & 6 years of relevant experience OR Masters degree & 10 years of relevant experience OR Bachelors degree & 12 years of relevant experience AND 6 years of managerial experience directly managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams, projects, programs or directing the allocation of resources Preferred Qualifications: Deep knowledge of the healthcare industry, including U.S. and global systems, policy structures, regulatory pathways, reimbursement, and patient access dynamics. Strong ability to navigate conflicting interests among internal stakeholders with diplomacy, clarity, and strategic influence. Existing relationships and credibility with key opinion leaders focused on patient access, public health, policy, community health, or related spaces. Experience with clinical trials, diverse patient representation, and the regulatory environment. Creative, bold, and innovative thinker with a record of designing and launching breakthrough programs or strategies. Familiarity with data science, digital tools, and AI applications in healthcare. Exceptional communication skills; comfortable operating in complex, rapidly shifting, and high-visibility environments. Flexible, resilient, and thick-skinned, with the ability to absorb challenges while maintaining focus and momentum. Demonstrated ability to influence without authority in a matrixed environment. They will also embody the Amgen leadership attributes which are: Inspire: Create a connected, inclusive, and inspiring work environment that empowers talent to thrive Accelerate: Enable speed that matches the urgency of patient needs by encouraging progress over perfection Integrate: Connect the dots to amplify the collective power of Amgen to drive results for patients, staff, and shareholders Adapt: Lead through change by adapting to an ever-changing environment and defining a clear course of action to deliver results 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, well support your journey every step of the way. The annual base salary range for this opportunity in the U.S. $278,446 - $327,499. 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: 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 and bi-annual company-wide shutdowns Flexible work models, including remote work arrangements, where possible 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 with 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. 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.

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