R&D Portfolio Forecasting and Analysis Manager

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.

R&D Portfolio Forecasting and Analysis Manager

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will partner with Portfolio Resource Forecasting Leads to provide Development Teams and Functional Management with accurate resource demand forecasts and supply analyses that enable effective operational planning and informed decision-making.

You will contribute to the maintenance and evolution of R&D resource forecasting methodologies and technology, facilitate updates to functional resource algorithms, and engage in process improvement efforts. This role offers an opportunity to join a high-performing team dedicated to enabling R&D excellence through data-driven forecasting and analysis.

Responsibilities

Forecasting Analysis

• Engage in planning and delivery of periodic resource forecasts and analyses (standard reviews and ad hoc scenarios), collaborating with stakeholders across Functional Leadership, Finance, and Portfolio teams to enable informed operational planning.

• Partner with project teams and functional leaders to interpret portfolio changes, assess resource demand implications, and develop rationale for anticipated resourcing questions.

Demand Algorithm Management

• Coordinate stakeholder engagement to align on resource algorithm assumptions, ensuring forecasting inputs reflect current operational realities.

• Facilitate regular reviews of resource forecasting algorithms and portfolio planning assumptions with functional leads, contributing recommendations based on data insights and planning scenarios.

• Assess and communicate the impact of proposed process or methodology changes, contributing to the governance of algorithm updates and promoting consistency across functions.

Stakeholder Engagement & Strategic Engagement

• Build trusted collaborations and key stakeholders by communicating, seeking advice, and delivering clear, context-rich analyses and engaging in ongoing dialogue to inform functional decision-making.

• Translate portfolio trends and patterns into actionable insights to guide functional planning, helping teams proactively prepare for shifts in demand.

• Contribute to the development of cases for resourcing strategies by providing robust forecasting data and articulating operational impacts to support functional leadership alignment.

Process Improvement & Information Management

• Lead or support process enhancement efforts aimed at increasing forecast accuracy, operational efficiency, and system usability across planning tools and methodologies.

• Contribute to the design and implementation of forecasting tools, reporting dashboards, and data management approaches that enable scalability and visibility.

• Maintain high standards in data quality and reporting through systematic monitoring, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Project Work & Adaptability

• Manage or contribute to special projects and ad hoc initiatives, bringing a structured, analytical perspective to emerging business needs in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

What we expect of you

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

Basic Qualifications:

• Doctorate degree OR

• Master’s degree and 2 years of equivalent experience OR

• Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of equivalent experience OR

• Associate degree and 8 years of equivalent experience OR

• High School diploma/GED and 10 years of equivalent experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• BA/BS/BSc in the sciences or in management sciences (decision analysis, operations research, statistics, strategic planning), finance, economics, basic sciences, engineering or other majors with strong analytical focus

• 5 years work experience in life sciences or medically related field, including 4+ years of biopharmaceutical clinical product development

• Strong knowledge of planning, forecasting, data analysis

• Thorough clinical trials operations knowledge, drug development lifecycle, and portfolio management processes

• Experience with resourcing applications (Planisware Preferable)

• Strong computer and system operation skills (Excel, Access, Spotfire, Tableau, PowerBI)

• Thorough understanding of financial management, budget process and project valuation metrics

• Strong qualitative and quantitative analytical skills

• Strong oral and written presentation skills with ability to explain complex concepts clearly to a variety of audiences

What you can expect from 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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