Director, Strategic Planning and Operations Global Markets and Policy

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. 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.

Strategic Planning & Operations (SP&O) Director – EVP Global Markets and Policy

What will you do

In this vital role you will partner with the Executive Vice President, Global Markets and Policy (“Global Markets”) and serve as a strategic and operational partner supporting the Global Markets organization. You will help drive strategic clarity, commercial excellence, and leadership team effectiveness. Success in this role will come from the ability to connect strategy to execution, translate ambiguity into structured action plans, and ensure alignment across the organization and with stakeholders around the company.  This role will report to the Vice President of Global Markets and Policy Transformation and partner directly and closely with the functional EVP and Senior Leadership Team.

Key activities include: 

• Serve as a strategic thought partner to the EVP Global Markets and his Senior Leadership Team (SLT)  

• Plan and coordinate SLT engagements to drive alignment, connectivity, and execution  

• Lead and support critical projects and strategic initiatives across the Global Markets organization and with cross-functional partners  

• Advise on key priorities and issues across Global Markets

• Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships within Global Markets and across Amgen; proactively communicate, seek input, and facilitate key decisions  

• Lead GCO-wide activities and events (e.g., all-staff meetings) to enhance engagement and team connectivity  

• Translate ambiguous business needs into structured action plans, projects, and high-impact deliverables  

• Track milestones and ensure initiatives are delivered on time and with high quality 

What will we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The strategic professional we seek is an intellectually curious and collaborative partner with these qualifications.  

Basic Qualifications: 

Doctorate degree and 4 years of commercial or related experience 

OR 

Master’s degree and 8 years of commercial or related experience 

OR 

Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of commercial or related experience 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience in sales, marketing, or consulting within the biopharmaceutical industry, or within a closely aligned business function

• Strong critical thinking, analytical, and project management capabilities  

• Results-orientation with a strong sense of ownership and accountability  

• Ability to lead projects end-to-end, from concept through execution  

• Proactive, self-directed, and quick to learn in dynamic environments  

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex information  

• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and relationship management skills, with active listening capabilities  

• Ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership  

• Demonstrated ability to influence without authority while fostering a values-based, collaborative environment  

• Ability to navigate complex, matrixed, and at times ambiguous organizational environments  

• Understanding of and ability to operate within Commercialization and Corporate Governance processes 

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.

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.