Senior Manager, Global Emergency Management

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.

Senior Manager, Global Emergency Management

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will work with internal / external collaborators and on key deliverables needed for the success of the Global Emergency Management program. They will ensure that the GEM efforts continue to support the foundation of the Amgen Emergency Management program.

These key deliverables include identifying Emergency Management administrative and response personnel, communicating program features and benefits, developing training materials, and ensuring a global network is maintained that will provide key insights and standard methodologies for all Amgen locations.

Responsibilities:

GEM Program Management

• Ensure the success of the GEM program
• Ensure the collaboration and alignment with key programs / groups
• Support the growth and maintenance of the GEM program
• Establish a global network to connect all sites through the GEM program
• Modify and provide an updated Amgen global security standard for Active Assailant training where applicable

LMS Course Management

• Develop and create GEM courses in the Learning Management System (LMS)
• Identify key Emergency Management contacts / support staff globally
• Establish assignment vehicles, tracking and reporting on completions

GEM Plan Management

• Update latest templates to meet latest standards and expectations
• Emergency Management Plans (EMP)
• Emergency Response Plans (ERP)
• Ensure alignment with key business partners
• Communicate plan and practice changes to stakeholders
• Maintain latest versions of plans in controlled repository

GEM SharePoint Management

• Create a GEM SharePoint site for all global stakeholders for their immediate reference
• Create folder structure for files and plans
• Ensure appropriate access permissions are assigned and managed (as needed)
• Develop and include training videos
• Develop and include reference sheets and instructions (as needed)

GEM Location Emergency Management (EM) contact relationships

• Liaison with respective Business Resilience counterparts for Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery to ensure alignment with programs
• Maintain updated information and contact lists
• Provide guidelines for necessary emergency supplies at respective Amgen locations
• At headquarters, provide guidance for Emergency Management staff and support Incident Management Team (IMT) Incident Commander during incidents, when called upon to do so

Global Security Operations Center (GSOC) Incident Assessment

• Ensure coordination with the GSOC and awareness of real-time information on various situations (e.g., earthquakes, terrorist attacks, brushfires, etc.)
• Provide guidance and counsel on assessment processes with the goal of refinement, streamlining and effectiveness
• Support Amgen sites on Emergency impact events
• Coordinate with Emergency Management Teams (EMT’s) when business impacts occur

GEM Training Development

• Maintain records on all GEM trainings (Presentations, LMS, training records)
• Gain feedback on training effectiveness
• Ensure longevity plan in place to train new collaborators

GEM Strategy Development

• Assess existing stakeholders, training, materials, and plans requiring updates or modification
• Develop change management and communications plans as necessary
• Implement change management and communications plans
• Assess effectiveness of GEM program on an ongoing basis

What we expect of you

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

Basic Qualifications:

Doctorate Degree & 2 years of related emergency management experience

Or

Master’s Degree & 4 years of related emergency management experience

Or

Bachelor’s degree & 6 years of related experience

Or

Associate’s degree & 10 years of related experience

Or

High School diploma / GED & 12 years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Track record in assignment / project / program management
• Experience in the field of emergency response and preparedness
• Experience as field team leader, incident commander, Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Director during live (non-training) incidents
• Knowledge and experience with CERT, USAR, ICS, FEMA, and other certification programs
• Certifications in FEMA IS 100, 200, 700, and 800
• Experience in designing and conducting emergency evacuations, triage, and accountability
• Demonstrated ability to remain calm in stressful / dynamic environments
• Demonstrated leadership of a team, taskforce, specialized unit, or cross-functional group
• Experience in launching new / updated programs (documentation, trainings, etc.)
• Ability to independently set priorities and meet deadlines in fast-paced environment
• Experience with Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, conferencing, and PDF
• Successful background with instructor led and virtual trainings
• Ability to effectively present to internal team, internal / external partners, and executives
• Confirmed role and trusted reputation in security / confidential / classified environments
• Internal daily drive to maintain the overall mission while executing on priority task items
• Ability to think outside the box on solutions and reassess approaches with unforeseen obstacles
• Proven ability to work with different functional groups, adapt to personalities, and learning perspectives

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.

Sponsorship

Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.

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