Career Category

Project Management

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. 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 Senior Manager

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will provide strategic and operational support to Early Development Oncology Therapeutic Area and partner closely with the VP, Global Early Development.

• Strategy & Leadership
• Support Early Development leadership in strategy development, goal setting, and execution of organizational plans, including defining and implementing operational strategy aligned with Oncology TA priorities
• Advise the Early Development Head on priorities, progress, risks, and gaps, synthesizing insights to inform decisions
• Represent the business strategy for the Function and collaborate with Human Resources (HR), Finance, Corporate Communications to advance key objectives
• Project Leadership & Execution
• Lead complex, cross-functional initiatives, translating ambiguous business needs into actionable plans and delivering high-impact outcomes
• Operate effectively in a dynamic environment, managing ambiguity, ad hoc requests, and shifting priorities with independence
• Operational Planning & Resource Management
• Lead budget and resource planning, including forecasting, tracking, and alignment with global processes; oversee resource modeling and forecasting assumptions
• Manage headcount planning and approvals, partnering with HR on recruiting, onboarding, and talent management
• Oversee validation and maintenance of resource algorithms and review of resource forecasting assumptions
• Performance & Communications
• Develop dashboards, reports, and executive-level presentations (e.g., Operating Reviews, All-Staff updates) to track performance and inform decisions
• Lead preparation of leadership and staff meetings, including agenda setting, content development, and facilitating external speaker engagement
• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Continuous Improvement
• Build strong partnerships across Global Development SP&Os and across R&D functions/ departments to drive alignment and best practice sharing
• Lead or represent the function in process improvement initiatives, advancing operational efficiency and consistency

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The planning and operations professional we seek is an expert project manager with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

• Doctorate degree and 2 years of experience in R&D planning and operations Or
• Master’s degree and 4 years of experience in R&D strategic planning and operation Or
• Bachelor’s degree and 6 years of experience in R&D planning and operations Or
• Associate’s degree and 10 years of experience in R&D planning and operations Or
• High school diploma / GED and 12 years of experience in R&D planning and operations

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA., PhD, PharmD, or Master’s Degree with 10 years of work experience in lab sciences and biopharmaceutical industry with 4 or more years of that experience in Oncology R&D with good knowledge of clinical development, financial budgeting, and workforce strategies
• Proven leader who has experience leading cross-functional teams and organizational change initiatives, including experience in business case development
• Excellent conceptual problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to bring structure to vaguely defined problems, pragmatically scope problem solving approach, and handle execution
• Strong influencing and negotiating skills with the ability to influence different styles and individuals at different levels in organization
• Demonstrated organization management experience including developing and mentoring staff

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.

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.

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Salary Range

137,340.45USD -185,813.55 USD