Manager, Amgen Ventures Operations, Business Development

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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. 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, 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.

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Manager, Amgen Ventures Operations, Business Development

Amgen is searching for a Manager, Business Development – Amgen Ventures. The Manager, Amgen Ventures, will support the Head of Amgen Ventures as well as the BioVentures and Digital Venture Leads to comprehensively evaluate and build supportive business cases, as recommendations are made to the Ventures Investment Committee for private equity investments. S/he may be involved in deal sourcing through negotiation and close and may play a role in Ventures portfolio management.

Responsibilities

• Support Amgen BioVentures and Digital Ventures leads in coordinating in-depth scientific and business diligence to develop a strong investment thesis, including solicitation of technical input from our organization and external subject matter experts.

• Drafting informal and formal investment recommendations for presentation to our research division’s Ventures Fund Investment Committee.

• Assisting with all aspects of deal process and definitive document preparation where needed

• Assisting with post-deal management – including support of management, company strategy, and follow-on investment where needed

• Assist in management of LP relationships

• Manage daily operations and tracking of active deal diligence including working with teammates in the scientific, finance, venture capital, legal, project management, and communications groups.

Participate in deal negotiations as needed and shepherd deals through approval processes and to closure.

• Assisting with other fund administrative or operational activities as required by the Amgen Ventures Leadership Team.

Basic Qualifications

• Doctorate degree in Life Sciences

OR

• Master’s degree in Biotechnology / Life Sciences or MBA and 2 years of Life Science Venture Capital / Business Development experience

OR

• Bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology / Life Sciences and 4 years of Venture Capital / Business Development experience

OR

• Associate’s degree and 10 years of Venture Capital / Business Development

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years in an operational venture capital role, or at least 3 years in the biopharmaceutical industry in a business development orientated role.

• Experience in the evaluation and execution of business development deals is preferred but not required, as is a general understanding of equity investing.

• A demonstrated track record of high performance, academically and professionally, is preferred.

• The ability to communicate well, both in oral and written form, is preferred.

• Strong interpersonal skills and a high degree of self-awareness. Industriousness, flexibility, and a high capacity for teamwork.

• Working knowledge of software platforms including Microsoft systems (e.g. Licensing Tracker, Sharepoint, MS Teams and the MS Office Suite), Smartsheet, Tableau, Miro, etc.

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

Apply now for a career that defies imagination

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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.

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