Strategic Planning & Operations Manager, Center for Observational Research - 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.

Strategic Planning & Operations Manager, Center for Observational Research

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will focus on managing all aspects of Center of Observational Research (CfOR) projects and non-interventional studies ensuring timely completion within budget and at the highest quality. This includes collaborating with all areas affected or supporting the project, throughout the project lifecycle, from initiation to completion.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the cross-functional team in defining program strategies, developing goals, identifying risks, assigning project tasks and ensure the team meets all goals.
• Apply Agile principles in all project management activities.
• Develop plans including communication plans, team member analyses, implementation strategies and project schedules.
• Schedule and facilitate team meetings (including setting agendas, writing meeting minutes and tracking action items to ensure completion)
• Build and maintain strong relationships with CfOR leaders to understand business objectives and priorities.
• Perform root cause analyses and generate creative solutions.
• Communicate status and issues effectively to appropriate parties, both within CfOR and across Amgen.
• Lead efforts to improve and support CfOR capabilities and effectiveness.
• Help increase efficiency across CfOR with innovative ideas in using technology to replace manual operations.
• Build and maintain positive collaborations, communicating, seeking advice, and facilitating critical business decisions.

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 project management leader with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

Doctorate degree

Or

Master’s degree and 3years of research and project management experience

Or

Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of research and project management experience

Or

Associate’s degree and 10 years of research and project management experience

Or

High school diploma / GED and 12 years of research and project management experience

In addition to meeting at least one of the above requirements, you must have experience directly managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams, projects, programs, or directing the allocation or resources. Your managerial experience may run concurrently with the required technical experience referenced above.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, Mathematics, or other technical discipline; Advanced degree preferred.
• A minimum of 10 years of project management experience, preferably at least 5 within the pharmaceutical/biotech industry.
• Experience in Agile project management and Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFE, etc.) highly preferred.
• Scrum Master and/or Scrum Product Owner Certification highly preferred.
• Experienced in project management tools Smartsheet, Jira, MS Project, highly desirable.
• PMP certification is highly desirable but not required.
• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new concepts and tools and get to advanced level.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively navigate ambiguity, complexity, and competing priorities in a matrixed and fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated strong leadership skills.
• Demonstrated aptitude for collaboration & relationship building.
• Demonstrated ability in applying Agile principles and adapting them in managing diverse projects and cross-functional teams.
• Excellent written, analytical, and oral communication skills. Able to clearly and effectively present information.
• Demonstrated ability to influence without authority, drive detailed project planning, and lead projects execution.
• Demonstrated proficiency & adaptability with related software tools (Smartsheet, Jira, Miro, Tableau, Visio, SharePoint, MS Teams, OneNote, Office 365, etc.)

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.

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. Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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