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Senior Associate, Market Research - Hybrid - Deerfield, IL

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will work directly within the Business Analytics and Insights (BAI) team at Amgen as a Commercial Insights Sr. Associate. The Senior Associate will be responsible for delivering HCP (Health Care Provider) primary market research and insights to the UPLIZNA brand team. The individual in this role will provide deep market understanding and practical outputs. The successful candidate is an excellent business partner and will guide others through complex processes in daily execution of primary market research, as well as developing the long-term insight generation plan to support marketing and sales teams. Acting as an internal consultant to those teams, the communication and interpersonal skills of this person will set them apart from others and blend seamlessly with their technical ability to implement primary market research, both qualitative and quantitative. You will find the “So What” in the data and that responsibility will be important.

• Implement primary market research projects, understanding the needs of the research sponsors and contributing to building the insight generation plan required to meet those needs
• Support key annual activities including Executive Reviews, Brand Planning, Budgeting and reason support by providing objective insights
• Work to translate primary market research findings into practical insights and be able to influence the team’s decision making accordingly
• Communicate effectively and maintain relationships with internal cross-functional partners and external vendors to prioritize business needs and enable effective insights generation
• Improve team capabilities by researching and implementing new research tools (AI-based platforms), internal and external standard methodologies, etc.

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The professional we seek is an analytical and data driven individual with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

Master’s degree

Or

Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of primary market research experience, data analytics and or consulting experience.

Or

Associate’s degree and 6 years of primary market research experience, data analytics and or consulting experience.

Or

High school diploma / GED and 8 years of primary market research experience, data analytics and or consulting experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Consulting experience within the pharma space
• Expertise in the area of pharma primary market research techniques
• Analytical skills and the ability to take complex information sets and translate them to practical outcomes
• Excellent oral, written and presentation skills with ability to explain sophisticated concepts and critical findings clearly to a variety of audiences, including senior management
• Ability to think strategically to support key business decisions
• Ability to work collaboratively in team-based environment across different functional groups

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 where possible. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies.

and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.

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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.

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