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Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career. **Director, Portfolio Strategy, US, UPLIZNA** **(Rare Disease)** **What you will do** Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will be responsible for development and execution of portfolio strategy and business priorities for US UPLIZNA Rare Franchise. This position reports to the Head of US Marketing, UPLIZNA. The role is an important member of the UPLIZNA Leadership Team and ensures excellence throughout pre and post launch across all UPLIZNA indications. This person will lead collaboratively and ensure alignment with Global and US cross-functional teams (Medical, Commercial, Market Access, Operations, Analytics, etc.), including driving, as appropriate, cross-functional project teams, workshops, and key initiatives. + Lead the development of clear and differentiated marketing strategies and actionable plans to support the US commercialization of UPLIZNA’s rare portfolio, including initiatives for our established indication of neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD), and supporting the launches across multiple indications (IgG4-RD and gMG). + Collaborate with US and Global Marketing teams to align on UPLIZNA commercial strategy, brand vision, positioning, and messaging across indications. Including support of the broader UPLIZNA portfolio strategy development. + Drive the long-term commercial strategy, and unified brand planning process for all three indications. Responsible for the development of key marketing deliverables (Launch Readiness Reviews, Executive Business Updates, Brand Plans, Tactical Plans, etc.) and sharing findings with internal cross functional partners. + Partner with cross-functional teams (Sales, Market Access, Commercial Business Operations, etc.) to ensure alignment of unified UPLIZNA’s overarching above indication strategy and pull through. + Working with the Head of Marketing, handle the activities of the UPLIZNA Marketing Leadership Team, planning calendar, and key events. + Support the UPLIZNA leadership team to establish and maintain a communication model, operating process, and governance framework for broader team. + Track and manage team resources, including budget, partnering with Finance & Human Resources. + Support US and Global Commercial leads on the development and delivery of market insights and KPIs that inform commercial strategy, launch plans, value proposition of UPLIZNA’s portfolio, and marketing plans. + Provide commercial insights to support portfolio planning activities, helping drive strategy discussions, as well as performance updates based on business objectives. **·Build a culture of collaboration, transparency, and patient-centricity within the UPLIZNA team** **What we expect of you** We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The marketing leader we seek is passionate with these qualifications. **Basic Qualifications:** + Doctorate degree and 4 years of Marketing and/or Commercial experience **Or** + Master’s degree and 7 years of Marketing and/or Commercial experience **Or** + Bachelor’s degree and 9 years of Marketing and/or Commercial experience **Preferred Qualifications:** + MBA (or equivalent, e.g., PharmD) preferred + 10+ years’ experience in commercial roles in the biopharmaceutical industry or related experience (including healthcare consulting, sales, market research, etc.) + Experience in rare disease preferred + Experience working with multiple projects and managing multiple external vendors + Must have strong planning, project management, communication, and organization skills + Strong interpersonal skills, with demonstrated ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams as well as direct reports + Team orientation a must + Exceptional in Microsoft Office Suite + Exceptional communications skills and professional, proactive demeanor + Excellent written and verbal communication skills **Travel Requirements:** + Requires approximately 25% travel, including overnight and some weekend commitments. **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, including remote and hybrid work arrangements, where possible **Apply now** **for a career that defies imagination** Objects in your future are closer than they appear. 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