Director, Global Regulatory Lead Obesity & Related Conditions (Chronic Weight) Employer Amgen Location Thousand Oaks, California Start date Aug 6, 2026 View more categories View less categories Discipline Regulatory , Regulatory Affairs Required Education Bachelors Degree Position Type Full time Hotbed Biotech Beach , Best Places to Work Apply now Save job Click to add the job to your shortlist You need to sign in or create an account to save a job. Send job Job Details Company Job Details 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. Director, Global Regulatory Lead Obesity & Related Conditions (Chronic Weight) What you will do Lets do this. Lets change the world. The Director, Global Regulatory Lead (GRL) provides strategic regulatory leadership for programs focused on obesity and related cardiometabolic conditionsa rapidly evolving therapeutic area requiring sophisticated scientific, clinical, and regulatory assessment. The GRL is accountable for developing and executing global regulatory strategies, shaping cross-functional decision-making, and leading global interactions with Health Authorities and external partners. This role ensures regulatory strategies fully reflect the unique scientific, mechanistic, and clinical complexities of metabolic disorders. Key Responsibilities Regulatory Strategy & Scientific Leadership Develop and lead global regulatory strategy for obesity and metabolic disease programs, with specific focus on Chronic Weight, grounded in a strong understanding of metabolic biology, endocrine pathways, adiposity-related physiology, and cardiometabolic risk science. Integrate clinical, nonclinical, CMC, and safety evidence into cohesive regulatory recommendations, accounting for regulatory precedent in obesity and related conditions. Lead the creation of the Global Regulatory Strategic Plan (GRSP), including risk assessment, regulatory scenario planning, and evaluation of novel/expedited pathways. Advises on key clinical development elements relevant to obesity programsstudy designs, chronic treatment safety, cardiovascular outcomes evaluation, metabolic biomarker selection, pediatric development, and real-world evidence plans. Cross-Functional Influence & Enterprise Collaboration Lead the Global Regulatory Team (GRT) and represent Global Regulatory Affairs and Strategy (GRAAS) on cross-functional teams (e.g. Indication Team, Evidence Generation Team, Global Safety Team etc.). Partner closely with Clinical Development, Safety, CMC, Value & Access, Commercial, and regional regulatory colleagues to ensure seamless strategy execution. Translate complex metabolic science into actionable regulatory strategy for cross-functional partners, facilitating alignment on riskbenefit thinking and long-term labeling strategy. Regulatory Execution & Documentation Excellence Oversee execution of major global regulatory submissions, including clinical trial applications, initial and supplemental marketing applications, pediatric plans, and labeling updates relevant to obesity programs. Ensure consistency, scientific rigor, and clarity across core regulatory documentsespecially TPL, CDS, and briefing materials. Guides the regulatory interpretation of evolving FDA/EMA guidance related to obesity and related conditions (where applicable). HA & External Stakeholder Engagement Lead strategy development, preparation, and cross-functional alignment for key Health Authority interactions (FDA, EMA, PMDA, NMPA, etc.) related to metabolic disorders, including protocol advice, CV safety considerations, efficacy endpoints, long-term safety monitoring, and pediatric/labeling discussions. Represent Amgen in external alliances, consortia, scientific policy discussions, and trade associations focused on obesity, metabolic disease, or cardiometabolic health. Anticipate HA perspectives informed by precedent in the obesity space (e.g., benefitrisk expectations, CV outcomes requirements, weight-loss durability concerns) and prepare teams for high-stakes discussions. People Leadership, Team Performance & Cultural Agility Build, mentor, and support high-performing global regulatory teams. Foster an inclusive, collaborative environment that encourages diverse perspectives, scientific rigor, and healthy debate. Develop regulatory talent with expertise in metabolic disease science, regulatory strategy, and global execution. What we expect of you We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The dynamic professional we seek is a [type of person] with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

Doctorate degree and 4 years of regulatory experience OR Masters degree and 7 years of regulatory experience OR Bachelors degree and 9 years of regulatory experience

Preferred Qualifications:

810+ years of global regulatory experience, with demonstrated leadership of regulatory strategy for programs in chronic weight, obesity, metabolic disorders, endocrinology, cardiovascular risk, or related therapeutic areas. Strong scientific literacy in metabolism, energy balance physiology, hormone signaling pathways, adiposity biology, and associated clinical endpoints. Experience developing global submissions and leading interactions with FDA, EMA, and other regulatory bodies. Demonstrated success leading GRTs and influencing governance bodies on complex regulatory and clinical development issues. Proven ability to translate metabolic science into clear regulatory strategy and decision-making frameworks. Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to guide teams through ambiguous or high-stakes situations. Experience in real-world evidence strategy, long-term outcome measures, and chronic disease regulatory considerations is a plus. 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 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 where possible. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies. Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team. careers.amgen.com In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. Application deadline 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. Sponsorship Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed. 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 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. #obesity Company We are all different, yet we have this in common: our mission to serve patients. This sense of shared purpose is key to our becoming one of the world's leading biotechnology companies. It guides us as we continue to launch new medicines and reach millions of patients worldwide. We live the mission. We win together. We thrive on continual challenge. Our team of 22,000+ scientists and professionals worldwide bring distinct perspectives and experiences to all we do. We leverage our global talent to achieve together—to research, manufacture and deliver ever-better products and greater depth to our mission. At Amgen, there is a strong correlation between our high level of diversity and performance. Because addressing issues with a wider range of perspectives and approaches leads to more creative problem-solving. Together, we're transforming the promise of science and biotechnology into therapies that have the power to restore health. Connect with us to explore how you can Win, Live, and Thrive at Amgen.

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