Manager, Amgen Ventures Operations, Business… at Amgen · South…

Manager, Amgen Ventures Operations, Business Development Location: US - California - South San Francisco Career Category Business Development Job Description 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. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline of medicines to treat cancer, heart disease, inflammatory conditions, rare diseases, and obesity and obesity-related conditions. 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. Manager, Amgen Ventures Operations, Business Development Amgen is searching for a Manager, Business Development – Amgen Ventures. The Manager, Amgen Ventures, will support the Head of Amgen Ventures as well as the BioVentures and Digital Venture Leads to comprehensively evaluate and build supportive business cases, as recommendations are made to the Ventures Investment Committee for private equity investments. S/he may be involved in deal sourcing through negotiation and close and may play a role in Ventures portfolio management. Responsibilities • Support Amgen BioVentures and Digital Ventures leads in coordinating in-depth scientific and business diligence to develop a strong investment thesis, including solicitation of technical input from our organization and external subject matter experts. • Drafting informal and formal investment recommendations for presentation to our research division’s Ventures Fund Investment Committee. • Assisting with all aspects of deal process and definitive document preparation where needed • Assisting with post-deal management – including support of management, company strategy, and follow-on investment where needed • Assist in management of LP relationships • Manage daily operations and tracking of active deal diligence including working with teammates in the scientific, finance, venture capital, legal, project management, and communications groups. Participate in deal negotiations as needed and shepherd deals through approval processes and to closure. • Assisting with other fund administrative or operational activities as required by the Amgen Ventures Leadership Team. Basic Qualifications Doctorate degree in Life Sciences OR Master’s degree in Biotechnology / Life Sciences or MBA and 2 years of Life Science Venture Capital / Business Development experience OR Bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology / Life Sciences and 4 years of Venture Capital / Business Development experience OR Associate’s degree and 10 years of Venture Capital / Business Development Preferred Qualifications • Two years in an operational venture capital role, or at least 3 years in the biopharmaceutical industry in a business development orientated role. • Experience in the evaluation and execution of business development deals is preferred but not required, as is a general understanding of equity investing. • A demonstrated track record of high performance, academically and professionally, is preferred. • The ability to communicate well, both in oral and written form, is preferred. • Strong interpersonal skills and a high degree of self-awareness. Industriousness, flexibility, and a high capacity for teamwork. • Working knowledge of software platforms including Microsoft systems (e.g. Licensing Tracker, Sharepoint, MS Teams and the MS Office Suite), Smartsheet, Tableau, Miro, etc. 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 for a career that defies imagination Objects in your future are closer than they appear. Join us. careers.amgen.com In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. 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. 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 will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Salary Range 127,372.50USD -172,327.50 USD