Strategic Planning & Operations Director, US Oncology -

The location preference for this position is Thousand Oaks, CA, however US remote candidates will also be considered.

HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?

If you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. At Amgen, our shared mission—to serve patients—drives all that we do. It is key to our becoming one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies. We are global collaborators who achieve together—researching, manufacturing, and delivering ever-better products that reach over 10 million patients worldwide. It’s time for a career you can be proud of.

Strategic Planning and Operations Director, US Oncology Business Unit 

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What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world! In this vital role the Strategic Planning & Operations (SP&O) Director is responsible for direct support of the Vice President/General Manager (VP GM) of the US Oncology Business Unit (OBU), operational support of the Oncology Leadership Team and facilitation and communication with cross-functional partners, global partners and other Bus within USBO. Additionally, the SP&O Director will lead select initiatives in support of the OBU including the Oncology Commercial operating model, prioritization and resource optimization, quarterly business reviews and forecasting.

Responsibilities include:

Strategic and Operational Support for the VP:

• Communication and facilitation of requests with cross-functional team members within the US Oncology organization and more broadly within USBO

• Development of key presentations and preparation for Sr. leadership meetings

• Assists with special projects including select cross-functional critical initiatives (e.g., US Oncology Commercial model, prioritization and resource optimization, brand/sales strategies, goal setting, launch planning, budgeting and portfolio management)

• Helps build the culture and community within the US Oncology team

Strategic and Operational Support for the Leadership Team:

• Working with the VP, handle the activities of the OBU Leadership Team, planning calendar, and key events such as sales meetings, congresses, etc.

• Support the VP and Leadership Team in the development of internal communications strategy to the OBU organization, and to the broader Amgen community

• Support the leadership team to establish and maintain a communication model, operating rhythm, and framework for engaging the broader organization

Team Representation:

• Represent the OBU on cross-functional task forces and raise key issues to VP and/or members of the Leadership team

• Represent the OBU on compliance committees and the implementation of SOPs and training

Planning & Operations:

• Track and manage organizational resources, including headcount, and budget, partnering with Finance & Human Resources

• Support OBU in the development and consolidation of Quarterly Business Reviews

• Support organizational adherence to compliance requirements

• Supervise OBU’s Cross-Franchise Marketing Sr Associate, overseeing state society memberships, sponsorship, exhibits, and vendor relationships

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The location preference for this position is Thousand Oaks, CA, however remote candidates will also be considered.

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What we expect of you

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

Basic Qualifications:

Doctorate degree and 4 years of commercial, strategy and/or consulting experience

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Master’s degree and 7 years of commercial, strategy and/or consulting experience

OR

Bachelor’s degree and 9 years of commercial, strategy and/or consulting experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Marketing experience at Amgen, specifically within Amgen’s Commercialization and Global to Local models

• Sales and/or marketing and/or consulting experience in the biopharmaceutical industry

• Strong advocacy and communication skills

• Critical thinking, analytical and project management skills

• Goal oriented and results driven

• Ability to lead and handle projects from concept to completion

• Quick learner, proactive, takes initiative

• Strong interpersonal skills, negotiation skills, active listening, and relationship management skills

• Interface effectively with all levels, including senior management

• Ability to influence others while fostering a value-based environment of dedication and fairness

• Ability to understand, plan, and navigate in a matrix and, at times, ambiguous environment

• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to clearly and effectively present information

• Demonstrates creativity and foresight in anticipating and solving complex project issues

• Awareness and ability to navigate and conform to Commercialization and Corporate Governance processes

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What you can expect of us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for our teammates’ professional and personal growth and well-being.

Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan comprising 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 including:

• 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 and bi-annual company-wide shutdowns

• Flexible work models, including remote work arrangements, where possible

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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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