Associate Strategic Planning & Operations

Amgen Foundation, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards Plan

Stock-based long-term incentives

Flexible work models

Retirement and Savings Plan

Comprehensive health/dental/vision

Job summary

Amgen Inc. is seeking an Associate for Strategic Planning and Operations in the U.S. The role supports Global Development Business Operations, collaborating with SP&O teammates, stakeholders and management to ensure compliant and efficient processes.

The position covers governance, budget assistance, project management support, and documentation development. A solid PM mindset with strong analytical and organizational skills is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field.
• 4+ years of project/business management experience (associate pathway).
• 6+ years of project/business management experience (high school path).
• Strong communication and organizational abilities.
• Proficient with Office suite and SharePoint; familiarity with project tools.

Responsibilities

• Support Medical Material Review Process and governance to ensure compliance and health.
• Assist with project management tasks including chartering, facilitation, deliverables and timelines.
• Support governance operations, scheduling, and budgeting.
• Provide SharePoint design/maintenance and document management.
• Assist with onboarding guides and other department documentation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

Independent work

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Associate’s degree with 4 years PM experience

High school diploma with 6 years PM experience

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

SharePoint

MS Project

Smartsheet

Database design

Job description

Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients

At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do.

Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline and portfolio of medicines to treat heart disease, obesity and obesity-related conditions, rare diseases, inflammatory conditions and cancer. As a member of the Amgen team, you’ll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives.

Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

Associate Strategic Planning & Operations

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. The Associate Strategic Planning and Operations (SP&O) is responsible for supporting Global Development Business Operations and working closely with other SP&O team members, key stakeholders, and various levels of management.

• Business Process Support for the Medical Material Review Process, Development Council and other governance to ensure smooth operations, compliance and overall process health.
• Various on-going business support to include but are not limited to:
  • Project management assistance which may include chartering, facilitation, presenting, and deliverable development within the project timelines.
  • Organization, scheduling and operational excellence for governance and SPO Operations.
  • Global Development Contracts Subject Matter Expert and Support.
  • TA Budget management assistance.
  • SharePoint design/maintenance.
  • Administrative support, Calendaring, meeting support and planning.
  • Develop and/or manage department documents (e.g. onboarding guides, etc.).

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The highly competent professional we seek is a go getter with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree

OR

Associate’s degree and 4 years of project/business management experience

OR

High school diploma / GED and 6 years of project/business management experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or 4 years of strong project/business management experience.
• Reliable/dependable team player with the ability to work independently with minimal direction.
• Excellent organizational skills and superior attention to detail.
• Strong ability to multi-task and prioritize workload.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to think strategically.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word and SharePoint.
• Experience with MS Project, Smartsheet and database design is helpful.
• Project a positive, ‘can do’ attitude and eagerly contribute to all initiatives as needed and requested.

What you can expect of us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, we’ll support your journey every step of the way.

The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.

In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility, comprising of health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities that may include:

• A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts
• A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan
• Stock-based long-term incentives
• Award-winning time-off plans
• Flexible work models where possible. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies

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Application deadline

Amgen anticipates accepting applications until 11/11/2026; however, we may continue accepting applications beyond this date if we do not receive a sufficient number of candidates.

Sponsorship

Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.

As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease.

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer. We make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities, consistent with legal requirements. Please contact us to request accommodation.