Research Strategic Planning and Operations Director

Company: Amgen SA
Location: Thousand Oaks
Posted on: June 1, 2025

Job Description:

Join Amgen's Mission of Serving PatientsAt 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.Research Strategic Planning and Operations DirectorWhat you will doLet's do this. Let's change the world. Amgen is seeking a Strategic Planning and Operations (SPO) Director to advance Strategic planning and critical capability initiatives for Global Research. The Director will report to the Senior Vice President of Research.This critical position will partner with the Research Senior leadership team, and key partners across Amgen to develop and implement strategies, progress innovative initiatives, inform performance, and foster a culture of effective decision-making continuous improvement. This role is expected to drive leadership team effectiveness, be a strategic thought-partner to Research executives, and change management expert.Key Responsibilities:

• Work with Research leaders to identify and progress priorities supporting Research Strategic execution, operational effectiveness and innovative capability builds.
• Manage Research Strategic Planning, Performance Management, Continuous Improvement, communication and engagement, among other things.
• Gather, analyze, and synthesize cross-functional information across a variety of sources to turn unstructured business issues and requests into appropriate action plans and projects that result in high quality, meaningful and actionable deliverables.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders; proactively communicating, seeking advice, and facilitating critical scientific and business decisions.
• Support the Research SVP in effectively organizing team meetings to achieve the functional objectives.
• Manage stakeholders by clearly communicating status, issues, implications and recommendations.
• Ensure Research project success (as assigned), by managing risks, removing roadblocks, driving innovative thinking, maintaining fair process, escalating issues and delivering high quality results.
• Adapt to a rapidly changing, fast-moving and often ambiguous environment.
• Oversee budget and resource prioritization and effective allocation.
• Lead continuous initiatives as needed.What we expect of youWe 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 and 4 years of Scientific and/or Operations and/or Business experience.OrMaster's degree and 7 years of Scientific and/or Operations and/or Business experience.OrBachelor's degree and 9 years of Scientific and/or Operations and/or Business experience.Preferred Qualifications:
  • PhD in life sciences strongly preferred.
  • 4+ years' of experience in Biotechnology / Pharmaceutical industry, particularly in Research and Development.
  • 7+ years' of experience in a cross-functional business operations or project management role.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, including ability to storyline and prepare executive-level discussion documents.
  • Strong technical skills using digital tools.
  • Excellent conceptual problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to bring structure to vaguely defined problems, pragmatically scope problem solving approach, and manage execution.
  • Strong quantitative and qualitative analytic skills.
  • Strong leadership skills with a demonstrated ability to influence different styles.
  • Drug Development knowledge with basic to strong understanding of activities within Research, Preclinical and Clinical Development, Medical and Regulatory.
  • Independent, motivated, team member with experience in a matrix environment.What you can expect of usAs 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. If based in South San Francisco, the salary range is $183,874 - $222,545. 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, including remote and hybrid work arrangements, where possible.Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.careers.amgen.comIn any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.Application deadlineAmgen 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.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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