Sr Manager, Program Resource Management

Amgen; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global biotechnology company seeks a Senior Manager of Program Resource Management to oversee clinical trial resources. This role involves forecasting, data analysis, and stakeholder engagement to streamline clinical operations. Ideal candidates should have a degree in life sciences, extensive experience in clinical trial processes, and strong abilities in data interpretation and resource management.

Benefits

Generous Total Rewards Plan

Opportunities for professional growth

Inclusive community environment

Qualifications

• Experience in biopharmaceutical clinical research.
• Ability to analyze, interpret, and present complex data.
• Experience managing resource allocations and clinical trial processes.

Responsibilities

• Forecasting and overseeing resource allocation for clinical trials.
• Engaging with stakeholders and managing relationships.
• Driving continuous improvement in resource management processes.

Skills

Data Analysis

Process Improvement

Resource Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Degree in life sciences or related field

Job description

Career Category Clinical Development Job Description

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. Join us.

SENIOR MANAGER, PROGRAM RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (PRM)

LIVE

What you will do

In this vital role you will be accountable for forecasting, allocating and overseeing resourcing for our global clinical trial delivery team. Using your ability to analyze, interpret and succinctly summarize complex data, you will play a critical role in forecasting departmental resource needs and have a continuous eye on opportunities to streamline & simplify processes.

Key Responsibilities:

Resource Forecasting, Planning & Allocation

• Partner with key stakeholders to develop resource forecasts which align with portfolio priorities and budget cycles.
• Manage workforce forecasting, planning and resource allocations across multiple clinical programs and geographies.
• Partner with, and oversee our full-service provider (FSPs) to ensure we fulfil program teams’ complex and evolving resourcing needs.
• Lead the hiring & interview process for new internal clinical delivery staff. Proactively identify, manage & communicate resourcing risks.

Stakeholder Engagement & Relationship Management

• Serve as a trusted partner to clinical program leaders and their resourcing leads.
• Facilitate cross-team discussions to resolve conflicting resource priorities and challenges.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with FSP partners to foster trust, alignment, and shared goals.
• Communicate complex resource scenarios clearly and persuasively to senior leadership.

Data Analysis & Insights

• Analyze large, complex datasets to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities in resource utilization.
• Leverage AI and predictive analytics to improve forecast precision and agility
• Develop and maintain concise dashboards and reports to support strategic planning (streamlining, simplifying and automating wherever possible).
• Synthesize complex analysis into concise, actionable insights for senior leadership, framing recommendations within the broader strategic and operational context.

Process Improvement

• Drive continuous improvement in resource management processes, tools, and systems.
• Lead and contribute to the development of playbooks, training programs, and knowledge-sharing platforms.
• Champion best practices in forecasting, scenario planning, and capacity modelling.

Be part of our team

You will be joining a dynamic and growing global CPO team, reporting directly to the Director, Clinical Program Resource Management.

WIN

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. What we seek in you as an experienced professional, are these qualifications and skills:

• Degree educated and proven experience in life sciences or medically related field, biopharmaceutical clinical research experience obtained working on clinical trials at a biotech, pharmaceutical or CRO company
• Expertise in data analysis, interpretation & presentation (ability to extract, analyze, and interpret complex datasets & generate succinct insights).
• Preferably experience or strong interest in use of AI for analytics.
• Strategic awareness (understanding of how resourcing contributes to the broader organizational goals).
• Continuous improvement (background in streamlining and simplifying processes)
• Experience managing resource allocations
• Metrics setting & interpretation (ability to identify the metrics & insights that matter)
• Experience in line and people management
• Experience at or oversight of outside clinical research vendors (CRO’s, central labs, imaging vendors, etc.)
• Knowledge of clinical trial processes & operations is prefered

THRIVE

What you can expect of us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, so we work to care for our teammates’ professional and personal growth and well-being.

• Vast opportunities to learn and move up and across our global organization
• Diverse and inclusive community of belonging, where teammates are empowered to bring ideas to the table and act
• Generous Total Rewards Plan comprising health, finance and wealth, work/life balance, and career benefits

LOCATION: Ability to work flexibly from home with regular office work either from our Cambridge or Uxbridge next generation workspace.

APPLY NOW

for a career that defies imagination

In our quest to serve patients above all else, Amgen is the first to imagine, and the last to doubt. Join us.

careers.amgen.com

Equal Opportunity Statement

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 a 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 an accommodation.

.