Supplier Governance Senior Manager

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 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.

Lets do this. Lets change the this vital role you will support Amgen sponsored clinical trials with a focus on key programs within Global Development Operations. You will be responsible for overseeing the performance and quality of Clinical Pharmacology CROs and laboratory suppliers and ensure alignment with Amgens strategy and standards. You will develop strategic relationships and facilitating effective communication and collaboration among internal and external stakeholders. You will also contribute to process improvement initiatives supplier evaluation and selection and cross-functional projects.

• Facilitate and implement supplier governance meetings and operating reviews monitor key performance indicators and perform issue management
• Support business functions with evaluation selection and startup of suppliers
• Collaborate with business leadership to identify business needs and priorities and align supplier strategy and capabilities accordingly
• Build and maintain relationships with key internal and external partners including study teams functional leads procurement quality compliance and suppliers
• Lead proactive supplier risk management at portfolio and study level.
• Work with suppliers and Amgen stakeholders to identify process improvements and coordinate their development and implementation ensuring adherence to best practices and compliance requirements
• Assist with standardizing and aligning clinical trial execution across programs and portfolio
• Support the assessment and implementation of technologies and innovations
• Lead and contribute to cross-functional initiatives and special projects
• Facilitate mentoring training and career development of direct reports and manage their performance and feedback

We are all different yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The professional we seek will have these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

• Doctorate degree and 2 years of Clinical experience

Or

• Masters degree and 4 years of Clinical experience

Or

• Bachelors degree and 6 years of Clinical experience

Or

• Associates degree and 10 years of Clinical experience

Or

• High school diploma/GED and 12 years of Clinical experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• BS/BA/BSc in the sciences or RN
• 9 years work experience in life sciences or medically related field including 6 years of biopharmaceutical clinical research experience (clinical research experience obtained working on clinical trials at a biotech pharmaceutical or CRO company)
• Experience with Clinical Pharmacology
• Experience working in a laboratory
• Experience working with and/or oversight of suppliers working on clinical trials
• Experience with risk management
• Experience leading direct reports
• Experience working in a global matrix organization
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices (GCP) FDA regulations and guidelines and international regulatory requirements/guidelines
• Clinical trials execution experience
• Project management experience
• Proficiency in proactive issue management
• Experience writing and presenting clearly to Senior Management
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with a diverse audience
• Excellent interpersonal organizational supervisory skills
• Professional collaboration and leadership skills

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.

In 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.

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 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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