Senior Director, Research Portfolio, Program and Collaboration Management Lead - US, Remote

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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. 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.

Senior Director, Research Portfolio, Program and Collaboration Management Lead – US, Remote

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will lead the Research Portfolio, Program, and Collaboration Management function within the R&D Strategy and Operations (RDSO) organization. You will be responsible for developing and executing frameworks, strategies, and best practices that drive end-to-end value, speed, and quality across Amgen’s Research portfolio.

This leader will establish a holistic vision for program and collaboration management of the research portfolio. They will collaborate across Research Therapeutic Area leadership and governance bodies, and cross-functional teams to shape TA and disease area strategies, optimize portfolio decision-making, and enable execution excellence to deliver high-quality pipeline assets.

The leader will build and manage a top-performing team of TA Directors, Program and Collaboration Managers to deliver portfolio excellence.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Develop and implement robust frameworks for Research TA and Disease Area strategy development in alignment with Therapeutic Area Governance (TAG) strategy

• Advance robust capabilities for active shaping and management of TA project portfolios, including portfolio analytics, portfolio reviews, risk management, and resource allocation

• Drive strong project and collaboration and delivery practices focused on speed and optimized value

• Lead portfolio management for one or more Research Therapeutic Areas

• Partner with the late-stage portfolio and program management office to ensure end-to-end strategic portfolio alignment and value delivery

• Lead delivery efforts for corporate Scientific Advisory Boards and Research Outreach programs

• Attract, develop, and retain talent; cultivate a team culture rooted in purpose, inclusion, and growth

• Lead continuous improvement of Research portfolio management capabilities and processes

• Provide leadership for functional or cross-functional strategic initiatives, including merger and acquisition integration

• Travel expectations are quarterly in Thousand Oaks, CA

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 strategic leader with these qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

Doctorate degree and 5 years relevant scientific and industry experience

OR

Master’s degree and 9 years relevant scientific and industry experience

OR

Bachelor’s degree and 11 years relevant scientific and industry experience

AND

5 years of managerial experience directly managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams, projects, programs or directing the allocation of resources

Preferred Qualifications:

• Leadership experience in cross-functional drug development or business development for early-stage pipeline assets

• Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver portfolio, organizational, and functional strategies with measurable impact

• Deep understanding of R&D, drug development, and commercialization processes

• Strong scientific expertise and business discernment with demonstrated portfolio and program management experience

• Executive presence with an ability to influence others at all levels

• Strategic problem-solver capable of navigating ambiguity and driving pragmatic solutions

• Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills

• Leadership experience building and developing top-performing teams in matrixed environments

• Experience with finance, budgeting, and resource planning

• Skilled at conflict resolution, stakeholder management, and change leadership

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 $217,589. to $248,513. 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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