Manager- Strategic Planning & Operations

Amgen•Thousand Oaks, CA

1d•$109,641 - $148,337

About The Position

The Manager, Strategic Planning & Operations supports strategic planning initiatives and oversees operational performance for Amgen’s Global Development Operations (GDO) organization. The role works with GDO functional leadership, the GDO Strategic Planning & Operations organization, and cross-functional teams to support operational execution, organizational processes, and business activities. GDO delivers high-quality data to advance Amgen’s pipeline through customer partnership and operational excellence in study execution. The position supports execution of GDO strategy and priorities, manages business processes and process improvements, and collaborates with internal partners to meet business needs. It also supports expense management and budgeting, compliance, resource allocation, staff operations, organizational meetings, communication and engagement plans, and cross-departmental initiatives.

Requirements

Doctorate degree; or a Master’s degree and 2 years of experience; or a Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of experience; or an Associate’s degree and 8 years of experience; or a high school diploma/GED and 10 years of experience.
Experience must be in a life sciences or medically related field and include biopharmaceutical clinical research experience. Clinical research must have been obtained working on clinical trials in a biotech, pharmaceutical, or CRO company, or another relevant clinical setting.

Nice To Haves

Project management certification.
Budget and project management experience.
Pharma/biotech industry knowledge, particularly in R&D.
Experience with project management tools and processes such as MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, MS Teams, and SharePoint.
Understanding of clinical trial execution processes and operations.
Strong computer literacy, including word processing, presentation, and spreadsheet skills.
Ability to interface effectively with peers and leadership and navigate a team-oriented, matrixed environment.
Proactive, quick learner who demonstrates initiative and a results-oriented, goal-driven approach.
Ability to organize, interpret, and communicate information effectively.
Life sciences or biopharmaceutical industry experience, preferably in clinical development.
Project management and planning experience managing program results, budgets, and timelines.
Experience writing and presenting to senior executive audiences.
Excellent verbal and written communication, listening, and presentation skills.
Conceptual and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to translate concepts into execution independently.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to develop creative, pragmatic solutions.
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and the ability to work effectively across a matrix.
Track record of establishing positive relationships with colleagues at all levels.
Ability to prioritize a diverse workload and meet deadlines and client expectations.
Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence without authority.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team while maintaining confidentiality.
Flexibility, adaptability, accountability, and comfort dealing with ambiguity.
Ability to make decisions and act rapidly when information is incomplete.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary, matrixed environment and independently prioritize deliverables.
Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills.
Ability to clearly convey and receive information and ideas through varied communication methods.
Strong facilitation, influencing, and negotiation skills, particularly in cross-functional settings.
Continuous improvement mindset and ability to manage responsibilities and deliver high-quality work on time.

Responsibilities

Support execution of GDO organizational strategy and priorities.
Manage and implement business processes and process improvements across GDO functional pillars.
Build collaborative relationships with internal partners and respond proactively to business needs, including progress on functional goals and process improvement initiatives.
Partner with the GDO Strategic Planning & Operations team to align cross-functional processes and support operational improvement initiatives.
Collaborate with GDO Functional/Pillar SPOs on initiatives, including developing and managing organizational communication and staff engagement plans.
Establish an expense management approach for planning, tracking, and reporting.
Work with Functional SPOs and Finance partners to support budgeting processes.
Ensure adherence to corporate training and compliance requirements.
Provide staff operations support, including headcount management, open requisition tracking, and reconciliations to support resource allocation aligned with organizational priorities.
Support All-Staff meetings, Leadership Team meetings, and cross-functional collaborations.
Participate in the GDO SP&O network and help execute operational plans, including resource management and communication and engagement plans, as appropriate.
Contribute to cross-functional initiatives and special projects supporting organizational and operational priorities.
Lead or contribute to cross-departmental and cross-functional initiatives and process improvement opportunities.
Partner with Operational Excellence to support process rollout.