Strategic Planning and Operations Senior Manager Small Molecule Discovery

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Join Amgens Mission of Serving Patients

At Amgen if you feel like youre part of something bigger its because you are. Our shared missionto serve patients living with serious illnessesdrives all that we do.

Since 1980 weve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the worlds 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 youll 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 awardwinning culture is collaborative innovative and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them youll 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 (Small Molecule Therapeutic Discovery & Research Technologies)

What you will do

Lets do this. Lets change the world. Our mission is to drug Any Target Every Time. We are a group of passionate drug hunters who are laserfocused on discovering small molecules today that will be the medicines of tomorrow. Join us to bring transformative therapies to patients everywhere.

In this vital role you will partner with the VP of Small Molecule Therapeutic Discovery & Research Technologies (SMTD&RT) to drive and implement strategies goals and initiatives. This role is expected to drive leadership team effectiveness and be a strategic thoughtpartner to functional leadership.

• Provide Strategic and Operational Leadership

Deliver highlevel strategic and operational support to the VP and senior leadership team ensuring the effective of business strategies initiatives policies and procedures that drive departmental success. Actively partner in the planning development and tracking of goals and SMTD&RT prioritized agenda to align with broader organizational objectives. Support portfolio management and portfolio/resource analytics as needed. Coordinate senior leadership team to achieve strategic objectives. Turn unstructured business issues/requests into appropriate action plans and projects that result in high quality significant and impactful deliverable. Drive effective decisionmaking within the leadership team and function.

• Lead CrossFunctional Collaboration

Identify lead and/or contribute to crossfunctional teams in developing and refining innovative strategies and processes that leverage key opportunities (eg SMTD&RT and Research initiatives and special projects). Facilitate the of these initiatives across all sites and subfunctions to ensure optimal performance and timely outcomes. Organize and coordinate key events and meetings supporting crossfunctional and crossdepartmental collaboration with clear objectives and action plans.

• Support Project Oversight and Performance Tracking

Support the VP and senior leadership in directing and coordinating critical processes for SMTD&RT projects overseeing their seamless across global sites and subfunctions. Track KPIs and metrics to monitor progress ensuring alignment with departmental goals and timely delivery of objectives.

• Shape LongTerm Strategic Planning

Develop a comprehensive understanding of departmental business needs and challenges playing an integral role in both longterm strategic planning and the of change management initiatives. Ensure smooth transitions drive organizational improvements and enhance the departments impact. Manage external business relationships.

• Resource and Financial Management

Oversee the SMTD&RT budget and headcount in collaboration with Finance ensuring efficient resource planning and financial management for sub function operations. Manage budget to targets partner with SMTD&RT leaders to align financial strategies with operational goals.

• Manage Leadership Communications

Draft and manage communications on behalf of the VP and senior leadership team ensuring clarity and consistency for key initiatives meetings and events across the department. Drive internal and external presentation development including Operating/Business Reviews AllStaff presentations & reports on business performance. Represent business strategy and guide the activities of other functions such as Human Resources Finance and Corporate Communications in support of SMTD&RT objectives.

What we expect of you

We 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 in Life Sciences Business or other relevant field and 2 years of project management experience

Or

Masters degree in Life Sciences Business or other relevant field and 4 years of project management experience

Or

Bachelors degree in Life Sciences Business or other relevant field and 6 years of project management experience

Or

Associates degree in Life Sciences Business or other relevant field and 10 years of project management experience

Or

High school diploma / GED and 12 years of project management experience in Life Sciences Business or other relevant field

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD Masters degree or MBA
• Experience in strategic planning operations and budgeting in a Research and Development organization
• Strong project management experience in life sciences/biopharmaceutical industry
• Demonstrated experience supporting research (nonclinical) partnership activities
• Deep understanding of the drug development process preferably in small molecule discovery
• Experience working in a global matrix organization
• Operational excellence: management skills planning organization prioritization decision making objective setting meeting management and plan
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to clearly and concisely communicate at all levels of the organization
• Creative and critical problem solving a strong strategic thinker
• Builds strong relationships; networking skills
• Highly effective at leading and influencing through crossfunctional teams and highly matrixed environment
• Flexibility amidst rapidly changing environment; high tolerance to ambiguity
• Promote innovation and effective decision making
• Selfawareness transparent approachable objective open minded
• Ability to learn and communicate complex projects and processes
• Project management and management of crossfunctional team deliverables
• Learning agility: learns quickly; motivates other to adapt quickly to new systems processes and tools
• Ability to develop crossfunctional relationships (Internal/external)
• Seeks opportunities to improve delivery of goals/initiatives through partnership and new ways of working
• Drives for results; delivers outcomes of the highest quality

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 wellbeing. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture well 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 salesbased incentive plan
• Stockbased longterm incentives
• Awardwinning timeoff plans
• Flexible work models including remote and hybrid work arrangements where possible

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.

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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