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. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline of medicines to treat cancer, heart disease, inflammatory conditions, rare diseases, and obesity and obesity-related conditions. 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.
Strategic Planning and Operations Manager
What you will do
Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will be primarily focused on leading New Product Introductions (NPI) and manufacturing operation execution into external manufacturing and supplier sites as well as advancing business process development and digital integration. This individual will report to a Senior Manager in the Network Strategy & Resilience team.
Specific responsibilities include:
- Lead complex new product introduction technology transfer activities for new launches or programs tech transferring into CDMOs or suppliers by coordinating execution of cross functional workstreams.
- Coordinating cross-functional teams, ensuring adherence to business processes, and overseeing multiple complex projects.
- Build and maintain project plans and team assignments using project planning tools, estimating project cost and adhering to budget, identifying resource needs, performing project reviews, and escalating functional, quality, timeline and cost issues appropriately.
- Utilize project management processes, software and methodologies to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, adhere to high quality standards and meet customer expectations.
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- Develop, implement, and deploy digital tools and dashboards using software such as Smartsheet and Power BI to support project management and communication to cross functional teams and leadership
- Handle communication with all areas of the enterprise that impact scope, budget, risk and resources of the work being managed and provide project updates and reporting to executive leadership and internal partners and provide escalation to the right level.
- Ensure accuracy and completion of data entries and/or tasks for budget development, monitoring, and reporting; contract inputs and requirements, confidentiality disclosure agreement(s), scope of work agreement(s), request for pricing/information, supply agreement(s) etc.
- Own Deviations (Major/Minor). Maintain and monitor systems to ensure all deviations received are appropriately investigated and concluded per the company's quality standards and procedures. Optimise deviations management, corrective and preventive actions effectiveness to prevent reoccurring events.
- Own SICAR, CAPA, CAPA EV and more complex change control records.
- Report contract site performance metrics to site lead, identify improvement opportunities for site performance, continuous improvement and standardization of performance tools used by the Work Center Teams (WCT)
- Oversight and reporting of procurement/payment of invoices
- Lead continuous improvement projects that deliver measurable gain in quality, efficiency and alignment within Amgen priorities.
- Develop and lead execution of strategies and business process to support External Supply goals
What we expect of you
We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The operations professional we seek is a dynamic leader with these qualifications.
Basic Qualifications:
Doctorate degree
OR
Master’s degree and 2 years of Operations experience
OR
Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of Operations experience
OR
Associate’s degree and 8 years of Operations experience
OR
High school diploma / GED and 10 years of Operations experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrated matrix management and influencing skills.
- Strong organisational and cross-functional project management skills.
- Strong technical background with understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing, commercialisation, and cGMP knowledge / experience.
- Demonstrated negotiation skills, accountability to deliver results and meet deadlines while handling contending priorities
- Strong project management skills.
- Operational Excellence proficiency and ability to drive continuous improvement.
- Financial/budgeting knowledge and business acumen.
- Problem-solving and critical thinking and decision-making skills.
- Understanding of contractual requirements.
- Technical writing and multi-level communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to lead effectively in collaborative/team environment.
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative, drive action, and work under minimum supervision.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office especially Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, and Smartsheet
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 conside
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