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.Senior Global Program Manager, ObesityLiveWhat you will doLet’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will be a strategic partner to leaders of the Work Package Teams and Product Teams in the success of the strategic vision of the program.Implementation of our strategy occurs via three cross-functional sub-teams called Work Package Teams (WPTs). The WPTs include 1) Evidence Generation Teams (EGTs) focusing on clinical development activities, 2) Product Delivery Teams (PDTs) that concentrate on operations/manufacturing and supply chain activities and 3) Insights & Brand Teams (IBTs) that are committed to global marketing, pricing, access, and reimbursement activities. This role will be focused on the EGT.The Senior Global Program Manager (SGPM) will drive the development, creation and implementation of high quality, global, coordinated cross-functional project plans for products in accordance with the program strategy. The SGPM manages project timelines, budgets, and resources, and coordinates cross-functional teams to achieve program objectives. In addition, the SGPM may be asked to lead and/or participate in special department, cross-functional, or team projects.The SGPM supports the cross-functional drug development and commercialization activities of pipeline or inline products at Amgen and will report into the Director or Senior Director of Global Program Management. We are open to discussions about location flexibility or remote work arrangements; however, co-location with the headquarter in Thousand Oaks is preferred.Responsibilities include:
Partners with functional leads to develop high quality, integrated, cross-functional plans for cross-functional sub-teams that are aligned with the overall program strategy
Ensures cross-functional alignment and accountability
Drives the development and timely completion of annual WPT goals and input to the Global Product Strategy
Facilitates resource planning, financial and capacity assessments as needed
Documents issues, decisions and action items of functional work package teams and ad hoc project team meetings
Conducts the risk management and scenario planning and develops contingency and/or risk mitigation plans
Coordinates activities with external business partners and alliances, where applicable; contributes to a successful partnership outcome
WinWhat we expect of youWe are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The Senior Project Manager professional we seek is experienced, professional, dynamic, goal oriented and results driven with these qualifications:Basic Qualifications:Doctorate degree and 2 years Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, or other Healthcare related experienceORMaster’s degree and 4 years Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, or other Healthcare related experienceORBachelor’s degree and 6 years Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, or other Healthcare related experienceORAssociate’s degree and 10 years Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, or other Healthcare related experienceORHigh school diploma / GED and 12 years Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, or other Healthcare related experiencePreferred Qualifications:
Drug development experience including deep experience in one or more core drug development and commercialization functions and experience leading teams through governance process.
Experience with late-stage development programs, submissions, and launch.
Program and project management skills with experience in a healthcare-related environment, operationalizing strategic initiatives, including cross-functional strategic planning, development of integrated plans, monitoring and driving execution to plan.
Emotional intelligence skills including influencing without authority and navigating within a matrix environment.
Experience using Project Management tools, methodologies, practices and infrastructure, as related to the Biopharmaceutical Industry.
Experience with MS Project, OnePager, Planisware and other project management tools.
PMP certification.
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.The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is $150,944. to $183,356. 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 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.comApplication deadlineAmgen 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.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.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.#obesity
