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Regulatory Affairs Manager - US Regulatory Lead, Rare Disease

Amgen

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Location
Washington D.C., DC
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Job overview

The Regulatory Affairs Manager serves as the US Regulatory Lead for assigned rare disease products, planning and executing country-level regulatory strategies. The role supports regulatory submissions and product compliance, engages with regulatory agencies, and contributes to global regulatory plans and labeling. Amgen seeks a doctorate, or an alternative combination of degree and Regulatory Affairs experience; a relevant master’s degree and organizational skills are preferred.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Regulatory Strategy, nice to haveRegulatory Submissions, nice to haveRegulatory Compliance, nice to haveRegulatory Agency Engagement, nice to haveOrganizational Skills, nice to haveAttention to Detail, nice to haveAdaptability, nice to have

Qualifications

Doctorate or Master's+2, Bachelor's+4, Associate's+8, High School+10 Years Regulatory Affairs, requiredRegulatory Affairs Experience, requiredMaster's in Biology, Life Science, Health Science, or Regulatory Science, nice to haveRegulated Industry, Science, or Clinical Practice Experience, nice to have

Benefits

401(k) Match
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients

At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do.

Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s 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, you’ll 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, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

Regulatory Affairs Manager - US Regulatory Lead, Rare Disease

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. The Regulatory Affairs Manager at Amgen ensures the company’s compliance with all regulations and laws pertaining to the company’s business. They work with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies on issues and regulations that affect the company’s products and services.

In this vital role you will be assigned to one or more Amgen products, and plan and execute the Regulatory strategies for that product(s) in their country(ies). Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Support the Global Regulatory Team (GRT) in US Regulatory Activities (e.g. IND development and submission).

  • Act as the point of contact with regulatory agencies.

  • Provide guidance on local mechanisms to optimize product development and regulatory approvals.

  • Plan and manage local regulatory submissions in compliance with corporate standards and local regulatory requirements.

  • Ensure and support local regulatory product compliance (eg, agency commitments).

  • Ensure local labels are developed and maintained in line with local legislation and Amgen standards and procedures. Support and provide input into the global regulatory strategy for assigned products, including Global Regulatory Plans, labeling documents, etc.

  • Assist the GRL by preparing supportive documentation for regulatory deliverables, including for example regulatory landscapes or research for the regulatory strategy and/or target product label and managing the process for responding to regulatory agency questions.

  • Provide primary authorship to routine regulatory correspondence.

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 leader with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

Doctorate degree

OR

Master’s degree and 2 years of Regulatory Affairs experience

OR

Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of Regulatory Affairs experience

OR

Associates degree and 8 years of Regulatory Affairs experience

OR

High school diploma / GED and 10 years of Regulatory Affairs experience

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in a biology, life science, health science curriculum, or regulatory science with biology curriculum

  • Regulated industry, science or clinical practice experience

  • Organizational skills - detail oriented and can deal with frequent changes in product activity

What you can expect from 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.

Apply now 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.

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. Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

How this job compares

Set against the 1,004 open Regulatory Affairs jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • Washington, D.C. median$145–220K/yr37 salary ranges
  • US median$26–40/hr43 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 48 open Regulatory Affairs jobs in Washington, D.C. and 1,004 across the US. 16% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Washington, D.C.
Experience
Regulatory Affairs postings that state a minimum ask for 7 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 5 to 10 years (869 postings).
Education
600 of the 1,004 open Regulatory Affairs jobs (60%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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