Senior Director, Head of Operational Design Team

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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. 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.

Senior Director, Head of Operational Design Team

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will be within Global Development Operations (GDO) based at US or UK GDO management location. You will lead and guide the strategy for the Operational Design Team (ODT) to serve as a center of excellence supporting study teams with expertise in study design, global feasibility, country selection, site identification, patient engagement, and enrollment/retention. Drive strategy and execution for data science efforts to improve clinical trial enrollment predictability and speed of execution. And build, develop and manage a high performing team of all roles within the ODT and respond effectively to changing priorities.

Responsibilities:

• Line Management of ODT Directors
• Lead a high performing team of all roles within the ODT to ensure the successful completion and execution of deliverables
• Hire, manage, and effectively allocate resources to meet portfolio needs in line with the prioritized agenda
• Develop and maintain cross-functional global business relationships
• Contribute to functional goal setting and strategies for achievement and to the leadership of the CPO function as a whole, supporting activities to evolve and optimize our larger function
• Provide strategic technical and operational leadership to connect, innovate, and identify areas for process improvement which will advance operational planning capabilities across GDO
• Represent the function by leading initiatives for the continuous improvement

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The qualified professional we seek is a Senior Director with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

Doctorate degree and 5 years of relevant experience

Or

Master’s degree and 8 years of relevant experience

Or

Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• M.D., D.O., PhD, PharmD, MSc
• 11 years work experience in life sciences or medically related field, including 8 years of biopharmaceutical clinical research experience obtained working on clinical trials at a biotech, pharmaceutical or CRO
• 5+ years of people management experience
• Strong understanding of and experience in operationalizing clinical development programs in a global setting
• Strong strategic leadership attributes, ability to consult with key stakeholders at all levels of management
• Ability to inspire, educate, and lead cross-functional colleagues in embracing organizational change
• Scientifically and clinically astute with strong project management and communication skills

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, including remote and hybrid work arrangements, where possible

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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.

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