Global Clinical Program Lead - Observational Research

Amgen; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Amgen is seeking an Associate Director to lead the operational delivery of complex observational clinical programs, driving quality, speed, and efficiency to bring medicines to patients.

You will provide strategic input into study planning, design, country selection, enrollment, and patient-centric approaches, while partnering with cross-functional and local teams to align execution with program strategy, timelines, and budgets.

Qualifications

• Degree educated.
• Experience in clinical trial execution and leading teams.
• Experience in life sciences or biopharmaceutical observational research.
• Experience working with clinical research vendors (CROs, labs, imaging).
• Strong experience managing teams across geographies.

Responsibilities

• Leading operational planning and delivery across multiple clinical studies or programs.
• Providing strategic input on study design, country selection, enrollment, diversity, and patient-centric approaches.
• Identifying and mitigating delivery risks to maintain progress and performance.
• Driving consistent, high-quality operational practices across assigned programs.
• Line-managing and developing Study Delivery Leads with clear objectives and accountability.
• Managing program budgets, vendors, and forecasting while embedding lessons learned and continuous improvement.
• Overseeing program-level issues, risks, and escalations to ensure timely resolution.
• Partnering cross-functionally to align priorities, resources, and execution plans.

Skills

Clinical trial leadership

People leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Vendor management

Biopharma experience

Education

Degree educated

Job description

Amgen is seeking an Associate Director to lead the operational delivery of complex observational clinical programs, driving quality, speed, and efficiency to bring medicines to patients.

You will provide strategic input into study planning, design, country selection, enrollment, and patient-centric approaches, while partnering with cross-functional and local teams to align execution with program strategy, timelines, and budgets.