Armando Armas M. D.
Chief Medical Officer and Head Global Development
- Role
- Medical Director at Amgen
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Armando Armas M. D.
As Medical Director at Amgen, I bring over three decades of oncology expertise, focusing on global development of clinical programs, regulatory pathways, and patient-centered research. My work has contributed to label expansions for critical therapies like Nplate for CIT and earned recognition through prestigious platforms such as ASCO. Leveraging extensive experience in Phase 1-4 trials, I collaborate across teams to advance innovative treatments that improve patient outcomes and address unmet medical needs. My mission is to drive transformative change through rigorous research and healthcare governance. Currently pursuing FACHE certification, I aim to enhance strategic leadership and foster collaborative partnerships in oncology. Proficient in navigating complex regulatory landscapes and mentoring diverse teams, I remain dedicated to advancing compassionate care and delivering impactful therapies to patients worldwide.
Experience
Medical Director
Dec 2018 — Present
Visionary oncology leader with over 30 years of experience driving global Phase 1-4 clinical programs, achieving FDA approvals, and securing label expansions. Currently recognized for 2025 ASCO abstract and “Best of ASCO” selection for innovative CRMD research, contributing to Amgen\'s major label expansions for Nplate for CIT. Current FACHE candidate with ACHE, enhancing expertise in healthcare strategy and governance to lead as an executive medical director or vice president. Fluent in Spanish, with a proven record in mentoring teams and navigating complex regulatory landscapes.
Education
University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
1983 — 1987
American Board of Internal Medicine
Doctor of Medicine - MD, Oncology and Cancer Biology
1990
Cornell University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Chemistry
1979 — 1983
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Fellowship, Medical Oncology
Mayo Clinic
Internal Medicine
1987 — 1990
Cornell University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Chemistry
Mayo Clinic
Doctor of Arts, Medicine
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Medical Oncology
1990 — 1992
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