Global Distribution Strategy Mgr

Amgen Inc; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 8,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Amgen Inc in Hyderabad, India, is seeking a Global Distribution Strategy Manager to lead AIN operational support across global distribution strategy, analytics, serialization, and supply chain security. This senior role reports to the Global Distributor Director and shapes the distribution transformation agenda.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's or Master's in a relevant field and at least 5 years of managerial experience, with biopharmaceutical supply chain knowledge and strong leadership,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Logistics/Supply Chain, Business Administration or Life Sciences.
• Minimum 5 years of managerial experience with hiring and staff development.
• Experience leading biopharmaceutical supply chain or GMP/GDP-regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee AIN operational support activities across Global Distribution Strategy, Serialization, Supply Chain Security, Analytics, and Enablement functions.
• Support execution of global distribution strategic initiatives and transformation programs in alignment with organizational priorities and global functional leadership.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of global dashboards, KPI reporting, and analytics capabilities delivered through the AIN support organization.
• Coordinate and support digital and system enhancement projects impacting distribution operations, analytics, serialization, and supply chain security processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders across Supply Chain, Quality, Regulatory, Trade Compliance, Digital Technology Innovation, Finance, and regional affiliates to support compliant and efficient distribution operations.
• Monitor operational performance trends and identify opportunities for process improvements, automation, standardization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Build and develop a high-performing operational support team within the AIN organization.

Skills

People leadership

Team development

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Analytical capabilities

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Logistics/Supply Chain, Business Administration or Life Sciences

Job description

Global Distribution Strategy Manager

The Global Distribution Strategy Manager will report to the Amgen India (AIN) Global Distributor Director and operate under strategic guidance from Global Distribution functional leads. This role is a key leadership position within Amgen's Global Supply Chain organization, responsible for leading and scaling operational support capabilities delivered through the AIN organization across global distribution strategy, analytics, digital enablement, serialization support, and supply chain security operations.

This leader will drive operational excellence through analytics, governance, process standardization, and scalable support models while contributing to the broader global distribution transformation agenda.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee AIN operational support activities across Global Distribution Strategy, Serialization, Supply Chain Security, Analytics, and Enablement functions.
• Support execution of global distribution strategic initiatives and transformation programs in alignment with organizational priorities and global functional leadership.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of global dashboards, KPI reporting, and analytics capabilities delivered through the AIN support organization.
• Support budget consolidation activities, financial tracking, business case development, and monitoring of strategic investment and productivity initiatives across Global Distribution.
• Coordinate and support digital and system enhancement projects impacting distribution operations, analytics, serialization, and supply chain security processes.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of global dashboards, KPI reporting, and analytics capabilities delivered through the AIN support organization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders including Supply Chain, Quality, Regulatory, Trade Compliance, Digital Technology Innovation (DTI), Finance, and regional affiliates to support compliant and efficient distribution operations.
• Monitor operational performance trends and identify opportunities for process improvements, automation, standardization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support governance activities, operational reviews, and preparation of executive-level reporting and presentations for global leadership forums.
• Build and develop a high-performing operational support team within the AIN organization, fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Logistics/Supply Chain, Business Administration or Life Sciences.
• Minimum 5 years of managerial experience of hiring, staff development and directly leading people.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in biopharmaceutical supply chain, or supply chain strategy within a GMP/GDP-regulated environment.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical distribution operations, serialization requirements, and supply chain security processes.
• Demonstrated people leadership experience, including team development, stakeholder management, and leading cross-functional operational support organizations within a global environment.
• Strong analytical capabilities with experience supporting financial planning and performance activities.
• Experience supporting digital transformation implementation initiatives.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced global environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate across functions, regions, and leadership levels.

What you can expect of us

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

Clear and disciplined strategic vision for the future that leverages superior-quality products, operational excellence, and top-tier talent.

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.

Our culture is what makes Amgen a special place to work. We have a powerful shared purpose around our mission to serve patients. We respect one another, recognize contributions, and have embedded collaboration, trust, empowerment, and inclusion in all that we do.

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.