Director, Development Operations

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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.

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.

Director Development Operations

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. The Director, Development Operations will report to the Vice President (VP) of Global Development Biosimilars. The Director will partner closely with the VP and the Global Development Biosimilars Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to develop and execute organizational strategy and priorities as well as manage day-to-day operations of the business. Key responsibilities of this position will include the following:

• Partner with VP and Senior Leadership Team to develop organizational strategy and priorities for our Clinical Research Organization (CRO) contracted partners.
• Day to day oversight of Biosimilars strategic partners and suppliers, as well as corresponding metrics and dashboards
• Lead or contribute to high-impact Global Development cross-functional/functional initiatives of strategic importance to the business
• Lead and manage team of budget planners to deliver high quality budget forecasting and accurate reporting of spend against Biosimilars Business Unit (BBU) contracts and associated budgets to leaders.
• Lead in the identification, evaluation and selection of new suppliers for Biosimilars outsourcing needs and in partnership with Global Strategic Sourcing
• Primary point of contact for BBU CRO strategic partnerships responsible for relationship management, performance oversight, and monitoring contracts throughout the service period and amending, including liaising and negotiating with suppliers and internal customers
• Partner with other functions such as Finance, Global Strategic Sourcing, Buying Center, Accounts Payable, and external suppliers to execute on organizational priorities
• Manage the CRO operations management team (OMT) governance
• Provide oversight for select business processes such as centralized BBU PO processing and management and invoice issue escalation
• Support the BBU business operations including overseeing Purchase Order (PO) execution in compliance with financial and budgetary procedures, Analytical reference product procurement, and training
• Represent Global Development Biosimilars and provide subject matter expertise to cross-functional initiatives
• Manage and mentor a team of staff to deliver on business operations, global development operations, and organizational initiatives
• Manage and execute any other emerging tasks requested by the VP

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The Operations professional we seek is a driven leader with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications

Doctorate degree and 4 years’ experience in biopharma setting

OR

Master's degree and 8 years’ experience in biopharma setting

OR

Bachelor's degree and 10 years’ experience in biopharma setting

Preferred Qualifications

·MBA., PhD, PharmD, or Master’s Degree with 10 years’ work experience in life sciences or biopharmaceutical industry, preferably with 4 or more years of experience in R&D

·Proven leader who has experience leading cross-functional teams and complex programs related to the biopharmaceutical industry

·Excellent conceptual problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to bring structure to vaguely defined problems, pragmatically scope problem solving approach, and manage execution

·Excellent cross-functional communication skills and a decisive yet affiliative leadership style to drive results while maintaining relationships

·Strong influencing skills with a demonstrated ability to influence different styles and individuals at different levels in organization

·Demonstrated organization management experience including developing and mentoring staff

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 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.

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