Strategic Planning & Operations Senior Manager at Amgen · Thousand…

Strategic Planning & Operations Senior Manager Location: US - California - Thousand Oaks Career Category Medical Affairs 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. Strategic Planning & Operations Senior Manager What you will do Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will be able to serve as a key strategic partner to Global Medical Therapeutic Area (TA) leadership. This role drives the development and execution of therapeutic area strategies, supports operational excellence, and enables effective cross-functional collaboration to achieve business objectives. Strategic Partnership & Leadership Support Act as a trusted advisor and sounding board to the Therapeutic Area Head on key priorities, challenges, and decisions Support development and execution of TA strategy, goals, and initiatives Reinforce effective decision-making aligned with organizational frameworks Planning & Execution Lead and coordinate strategic planning activities, including goal setting and initiative tracking Monitor progress against timelines and deliverables, ensuring accountability Identify and drive process improvements and operational efficiencies Communications & Stakeholder Management Develop and execute communication plans for TA leadership Prepare executive-level presentations, reports, and performance updates Build and maintain strong relationships with cross-functional stakeholders Facilitate engagement across senior leadership forums Operations & Program Management Plan and facilitate meetings, including agenda development, materials, and action tracking Manage daily operational tasks on behalf of TA leadership Support annual and quarterly budget planning in collaboration with program management teams Drive issue resolution, decision-making, and escalation as needed Cross-functional Collaboration Partner across functions to align on business priorities and execution Influence without authority to drive outcomes across a matrixed organization What we expect of you We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The Strategic Planning & Operations Senior Manager professional we seek is a top contributor with these qualifications. Basic Qualifications: Doctorate + 2 years relevant experience, OR Master’s + 4 years relevant experience, OR Bachelor’s + 6 years relevant experience, OR Associate’s + 10 years relevant experience, OR High school diploma/GED + 12 years relevant experience Relevant experience includes scientific, operations, or business roles. Preferred Qualifications: Advanced degree (MBA, PhD, PharmD, or similar) Experience in biotech/pharmaceutical industry, especially R&D Strong understanding of biopharma strategy and compliance Proven project/program management experience (budgets, timelines, deliverables) Excellent communication and executive presence Strong strategic thinking with ability to execute independently Demonstrated ability to influence without authority Experience leading cross-functional initiatives Strong interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills Ability to manage ambiguity and prioritize competing demands Strategic thinking and execution Stakeholder influence and relationship building Communication and executive presence Leadership and collaboration Adaptability in fast-paced environments Operational excellence and accountability 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 where possible. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies. Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team. 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. 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 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. . Salary Range 137,340.45USD -185,813.55 USD