Business Performance Senior Manager

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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. 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.

Business Performance Senior Manager

What you will do

R&D Strategy & Performance Excellence function is part of the overall R&D Strategy & Operations organization. This function is responsible for evolving, managing, and driving functional transformation, continuous improvement, strategic initiatives, and performance management across all R&D functions and delivering business results that drive peak R&D Productivity and Operational Excellence globally. The team will also be focused on building critical business and operational excellence capabilities that enable Amgen to respond to rapid advancements in science and technology within a rapidly changing business environment.

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. We are seeking a dynamic Business Performance Senior Manager to join our team, dedicated to driving value by streamlining Amgen's most critical cross-functional processes. In this role, you will collaborate closely with leaders and stakeholders on high-priority initiatives aimed at simplifying end-to-end operations.

• Drive/support teams to execute R&D transformation initiatives, align priorities with goals, and contribute to strategic planning.
• Translate transformation goals into action plans, drive change management, and ensure stakeholder engagement.
• Implement performance metrics, mitigate risks, and streamline processes to achieve strategic objectives.
•  Enhance continuous improvement, train teams in agile and change management, and introduce governance frameworks.
•  Advise leaders with data-driven insights, support business case development, and strengthen cross-functional relationships.
• Lead innovation projects, optimize processes, and pilot new solutions to improve operations.
•  Foster cross-functional collaboration, share knowledge, and apply industry trends.
• Create clear presentations, translate insights into recommendations, and train teams in effective communication.
• Guide team development, promote innovation, and provide targeted skill-building opportunities.

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The dynamic professional we seek is a strong collaborator with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

• Doctorate degree & 2 years of Biotech/Pharma-related Management experience in business operations or financial analytics

Or

• Master’s degree & 6 years of Biotech/Pharma-related Management experience in business operations or financial analytics

Or

• Bachelor’s degree & 8 years of Biotech/Pharma-related Management experience in business operations or financial analytics

And

• 2 years of managerial experience directly managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams, projects, programs or directing the financial management of resources.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in either business, finance, or life sciences
• 6 years’ work experience in life sciences field, including 3 years of biopharmaceutical R&D experience with a strong understanding of the drug development process
• Management consulting experience is strongly preferred
• Demonstrated proficiency with data visualization tools (Tableau) and collaboration tools (Smartsheet, Miro, MS Teams, MS Office suite)
• Mergers & Acquisitions experience
• Strategy/Operations experience within a biotech, pharmaceutical or CRO company
• Strong background in change management
• Understanding of the R&D, drug development, resource management, and commercialization process
• Experience in the use of performance management techniques, measures, problem solving and analytical thinking
• Biotechnology / Pharmaceutical industry experience
• Business process and systems management
• Experience working in fast-changing and often ambiguous environment

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 and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.

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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.

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.

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