Business Development Senior Manager
Business Development Senior Manager
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What you will do
Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role the Business Development Senior Manager – Alliance Management will be a cross-functional leader with experience in life sciences and drug development and an individual who creates value through the effective leadership and management of strategic partnerships. The Senior Manager will report directly to the Director of Alliance Management (Head of Early Stage Alliances).
Amgen is seeking a Business Development Senior Manager – Alliance Management preferably to be located in the Thousand Oaks or San Francisco areas.
- Manages a portfolio of partnerships at all stages of their lifecycle, but primarily early R&D
- Identifies, understands, and ensures mechanisms are in place to manage differences between Amgen and partner (e.g. on partnership strategy, operating model, processes, relative program prioritization, risk tolerance, norms, etc.)
- Ensures effectiveness and efficiency of partnership governance
- Ensures the Amgen team understands and is planning for partnership obligations including contractual commitments and key partnership deliverables
- Ensures Amgen decision making is informed by contract terms with partner, partner’s point of view, and any events that could alter partnership value
- Proactively identifies and drives resolution of key partnership risks and issues
- Partners with deal team to provide strategic input into agreement negotiations
- Establishes credibility, trust, and respect throughout Amgen and with our partners
- Utilizes cross-functional knowledge, business acumen and drug development experience to engage with scientific and business leaders across Amgen
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What we expect of you
We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The professional we seek is a leader with these qualifications.
Basic Qualifications:
Doctorate degree and 2 years of Collaboration Management and/or Business Development experience
Or
Master’s degree and 4 years of Collaboration Management and/or Business Development experience
Or
Bachelor’s degree and 6 years of Collaboration Management and/or Business Development experience
Or
Associate’s degree and 10 years of Collaboration Management and/or Business Development experience
Or
High school diploma / GED and 12 years of Collaboration Management and/or Business Development experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Life Sciences and/or MBA
- Experience managing or working on partnerships with internal and external partners
- Experience with solution-oriented negotiations and problem solving
- Experience working in a drug development environment with the knowledge and ability to work with technical experts
- Demonstrated ability to engage with business leaders from across the organization to drive decisions
- Experience interpreting and applying contractual terms to manage a business relationship
- Experience with joint governance models for decision making
- Experience in business development with licensing agreements and/or mergers & acquisitions
- Ability to interface and influence behaviors and outcomes at all levels both internally and with a partner
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills including ability to clearly and effectively present information formally and informally
- Strong emotional intelligence coupled with refined interpersonal and relationship management skills
- Ability to think strategically and influence without authority
- Strong project management and facilitation 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
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.
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.
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