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HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?You’ve worked hard to become the professional you are today and are now ready to take the next step in your career. How will you put your skills, experience and passion to work toward your goals? 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, reaching over 10 million patients worldwide. Come do your best work alongside other innovative, driven professionals in this meaningful role.Senior Associate Congress Planning and ExecutionLiveWhat you will doLet’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will be responsible for developing a strategic approach to executing and improving the process of planning Congresses and delivering world class customer engagements. As a strategic problem solver, this individual must have strong project management experience, the ability to identify needs, streamline processes and meet deliverables. This role will help support and understand current operations, redefine processes and lead Amgen into a seamless and efficient operating model.The individual will be a part of the Amgen Congress Team (ACT) who will oversee Exhibit requests provided by the sales organization to attend events and activities. This person will have a unique position on the ACT driving congress objectives provided by multiple brands in various specializations. They will report on budget performance, present KPI’s and assist in strategic initiatives to deliver a better experience for internal and external customers.Responsibilities:
Provide a centralized service of excellence in the execution of exhibits for local-level events, delivering best-in-class partnerships with the commercial and medical organizations
Execute strategic imperatives provided by multiple brands for field led exhibits
Develop and enforce project timelines and support multi-disciplinary teams to ensure individual contributors achieve objectives and produce high-quality deliverables
Understand the needs of key internal and external stakeholders and provide them with required inputs, fostering a symbiotic and aligned relationship, delivering quality customer service and execution excellence
Coordinate the work of multiple external agency partners and internal departments including ACT, marketing, sales, legal, regulatory, and medical affairs
Support internal review / approval process for promotional materials
Gain understanding of Amgen’s cross-functional capabilities in the exhibit and congress space, the incentives and objectives of each unique stakeholder, and effectively become a link between the Commercial and Medical Organizations
No travel required.WinWhat we expect of youWe are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The congress planning and execution professional we seek is a collaborator with these qualifications.Basic Qualifications:Master’s degreeORBachelor’s degree and 2 years of related experienceORAssociate’s degree and 6 years of related experienceORHigh school diploma / GED and 8 years of related experiencePreferred Qualifications:
1-2 years of experience in congress planning and execution or 2-3 years biotechnology/pharmaceutical experience
Strong project management and organizational skills – the ability to set targets, track to milestones, and complete projects in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Exceptional cross-functional collaboration skills – experience partnering with Marketing, Marketing Operations, Sales, Medical Affairs, Scientific Communications, Legal, Regulatory, and external vendors
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including listening and presentation skills
An understanding of the pharmaceutical commercialization process and knowledge of the medical, legal, and regulatory affairs review process
Strong computer and database skills (e.g., SmartSheets, Microsoft Office products, Project management software)
Prior experience working with external partners such a creative and congress agencies
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Exhibit high emotional intelligence, with demonstrated ability to successfully negotiate through challenging situations, difficult conversations, and ambiguous assignments
Impeccable ethics and integrity and comfort operating in a highly regulated environment
ThriveWhat you can expect of usAs 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.This position will be paid on an hourly basis. The annualized base pay range for this opportunity in the U.S. is $81,136 - $100,907.In addition to the base salary, 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
Apply nowfor a career that defies imaginationObjects in your future are closer than they appear. Join us.careers.amgen.comAmgen 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.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.
