US Primary Market Research, Senior Manager

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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. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline and portfolio of medicines to treat cancer heart disease inflammatory conditions rare diseases and obesity and obesity-related conditions. 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 award-winning 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.

US Primary Market Research Senior Manager

The US Primary Market Research Senior Manager is a strategic thought partner to brand and crossfunctional teams responsible for generating rigorous businessrelevant insights that inform brand strategy execution and decisionmaking.

In an environment enabled by data integration via Amgens MRAgent platform this role focuses less on managing research outputs and more on owning insight judgment meaning and impactensuring data is interpreted correctly synthesized effectively and translated into clear strategic guidance.

This role will require to be on-site in Thousand Oaks two days a week.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Thought Partnership

• Serve as the primary PMR (Primary Market Research) thought partner to the Commercial team (primarily brand teams) guiding the framing of business questions and translating insights into implications for brand strategy and execution.

• Act as an internal consultant helping stakeholders move from data to decisions by identifying the so what and now what.

• Support key annual activities (e.g. brand planning executive reviews budgeting business cases) with objective insightdriven guidance.

Insight Generation & Interpretation

• Lead the interpretation and synthesis of primary market research findings leveraging standardized dashboards analytics tools and AIenabled capabilities (e.g. MRAgent).

• Go beyond descriptive findings to surface insights risks opportunities and strategic tradeoffs.

• Integrate learnings across studies time periods and data sources to provide a coherent view of brand and portfolio performance.

Data & Business Rule Ownership

• Own KPI definitions business rules and analytic intent for assigned brands and studies ensuring clarity consistency and longitudinal integrity.

• Ensure that changes to questionnaires metrics or data cuts are intentional documented and aligned with relevant partners.

• Maintain high standards for data quality methodological rigor and trend continuity.

Team Leadership & Development

• Partner with other PMR and CD&A team members developing strategic thinking analytical judgment and stakeholder confidence.

• Coach other PMR team members when needed to help shape their skills and to provide business context to ensure more rounded analyses.

• Guide teams on how to effectively leverage modern tools and analytics while maintaining strong research fundamentals.

• Work with their Director to prioritize and balance business asks to ensure focus on the highestvalue insight opportunities.

Stakeholder Enablement & Change Leadership

• Manage expectations with stakeholders regarding selfservice insights vs. valueadd PMR partnership.

• Facilitate strategic discussions rather than presenting findings especially in environments where stakeholders have direct data access.

• Support adoption and effective use of new research tools and ways of working.

Capability & Process Advancement

• Contribute to the continuous evolution of PMR (Market Research) capabilities methodologies and tools.

• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency consistency and impact of primary market research across brands.

What Success Looks Like

A successful Senior Manager:

• Is sought out for judgment and strategic guidance not just data

• Delivers insights that change thinking and inform decisions

• Elevates team capability while increasing efficiency

• Maintains PMRs credibility and relevance in a democratized data environment

• Balances rigor with speed and consistency with flexibility

We are all different yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The dynamic professional we seek is someone with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications

• Doctorate degree and 2 years of experience in analytics sales marketing or related functions OR

• Masters degree and 4 years of experience in analytics sales marketing or related functions OR

• Bachelors degree and 6 years of experience in analytics sales marketing or related functions OR

• Associates degree and 10 years of experience in analytics sales marketing or related functions OR

• High school diploma / GED and 12 years of experience in analytics sales marketing or related functions

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in pharmaceutical or life sciences industry

• Deep expertise in primary market research methodologies (qualitative and quantitative)

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights

• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and influence decisionmaking

• Excellent written verbal and facilitation skills with senior audiences

• Proven ability to work collaboratively across functions in a matrixed environment

• Experience coaching and developing talent

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 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 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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