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Thousand Oaks, California, United States
Onsite
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. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline and portfolio of medicines to treat heart disease, obesity and obesity-related conditions, rare diseases, inflammatory conditions and cancer. 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.
Manager, Strategic Planning & Operations, Global Development Operations
Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will support the company's strategic planning initiatives and oversee its operational performance, working with leaders across the organization to implement the strategic vision.
Amgen’s Global Development Operations (GDO) organization delivers high-quality data to advance our pipeline through strong customer partnership and operational excellence in study execution. The Manager, Strategic Planning & Operations (SP&O) will partner with GDO functional leadership, the GDO SP&O organization, and cross-functional teams to support operational execution, organizational processes, and business activities.
We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The qualified professional we seek is a leader with these qualifications.
Basic Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
• Budget and project management experience preferred.
• Pharma/Biotech industry knowledge with focus on R&D.
• Experience with project management tools and processes (e.g., MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, MS Teams, SharePoint).
• Understanding of clinical trial execution processes and operations.
• Strong computer literacy, including word processing, presentation, and spreadsheet
• Ability to interface effectively with peers and leadership.
• Ability to navigate within a team-oriented and matrixed environment.
• Quick learner who is proactive and demonstrates initiative.
• Results-oriented and goal-driven.
• Ability to organize, interpret, and communicate information effectively.
• Work experience in life sciences or biopharmaceutical industry, preferably in clinical development.
• Project management and project planning experience managing program results, budgets, and timelines.
• Experience writing and presenting to senior executive audiences.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including listening and presentation skills.
• Conceptual and strategic thinking skills with ability to translate concepts into execution independently.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, with ability to work effectively across the matrix.
• Track record of establishing positive relationships with colleagues at all levels.
• Ability to effectively prioritize a diverse workload to meet deadlines and client expectations.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence without authority.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team while maintaining confidentiality.
• Flexibility, adaptability, accountability, and ability to deal effectively with ambiguity.
• Ability to rapidly make decisions and act in the absence of complete information.
• Proven insight and proactive problem-solving through creative and pragmatic solutions.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary, and matrixed environment and prioritize deliverables independently.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills for effective relationship building.
• Clearly conveys and receives information and ideas through a variety of communication methods
• Strong facilitation, influencing, and negotiation skills, particularly in a cross-functional environment.
• Quick learner with proactive thinking and continuous improvement mindset.
• Demonstrated flexibility, adaptability, and accountability.
• Manages responsibilities and delivers high-quality work on time.
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:
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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 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 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. We make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities, consistent with legal requirements. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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