Senior Local Study Operations Leader

Amgen Inc. (IR); Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 151,000 - 204,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards Plan

Health and welfare plans

Job summary

Amgen Inc. in Canada is seeking a Senior Manager Local Study Operations to lead LSOM development, oversee country study portfolios, and align local activities with global strategies. You will drive efficiency, quality, and knowledge sharing across teams in a fast-paced clinical research environment.

The role emphasizes mentorship, cross-functional collaboration, and scaling of trial delivery within the country, with a strong focus on regulatory compliance and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Advanced English proficiency
• Minimum of 2 years experience directly managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams, projects, programs, or directing the allocation of resources
• Your managerial experience may run concurrently with the required technical experience referenced above
• Doctorate, Masters, Bachelors, or Associate degree in a relevant field as stated in the qualifications

Responsibilities

• Ensure the successful delivery of the study portfolio assigned to LSOMs.
• Oversee LSOMs’ fulfillment of responsibilities from feasibility through study close-out.
• Monitor portfolio progress, provide risk and quality oversight, and support issue escalation and resolution for LSOMs.
• Manage LSOM and LSOM vendor performance to guarantee high-quality study execution and drive solutions.
• Mentor, train, and support the professional development of LSOMs to prepare them for managing complex trials.
• Build and maintain a high-performing team.
• Promote cross‑function collaboration among country teams to ensure successful delivery of the country portfolio.
• Proactively evaluate risks, quality trends, and resource requirements; implement mitigation strategies and drive continuous improvement in country operations.

Skills

Advanced English proficiency

People management

Education

Doctorate degree

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

Job description

Amgen Inc. in Canada is seeking a Senior Manager Local Study Operations to lead LSOM development, oversee country study portfolios, and align local activities with global strategies. You will drive efficiency, quality, and knowledge sharing across teams in a fast-paced clinical research environment.

The role emphasizes mentorship, cross-functional collaboration, and scaling of trial delivery within the country, with a strong focus on regulatory compliance and continuous improvement.