Business Development Senior Manager

Amgen Inc. (IR); Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 148,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Amgen Inc. is seeking a Senior Manager in External Research and Development within Business Development to identify, assess, and prioritize external opportunities across oncology and other areas.

You will lead due diligence, evaluate collaborations and potential licenses, and partner with cross-functional teams to drive value creation. The role requires strong scientific acumen, strategic thinking, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, with opportunities to

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree and 2 years of drug development industry and/or consulting and/or Business Development and/or competitive intelligence experience.
• Master’s degree and 4 years of Business Development and/or drug development industry experience OR Bachelor’s degree and 6 years of Business Development and/or drug development industry experience OR Associate’s degree and 10 years of Business Development and/or drug development industry experience OR High school diploma / GED and 12 years of Business Development and/or drug development industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Identify, prioritize, and evaluate innovative therapeutic opportunities from early preclinical through clinical and commercial stage
• Support and lead strategic discussions and presentations, collaborating closely with senior management, R&D, and Commercial to develop a set of priorities for licensure or M&A
• Proactively source opportunities via internal and external networking, attending scientific sessions, monitoring of pipelines, news, and other sources such as KOLs, VCs, and industry leaders
• Partner with product teams to evaluate potential clinical collaborations with our oncology therapeutics
• Guide and manage evaluations with cross-functional teams, including R&D, Commercial, CMC/manufacturing, Legal, IP, and others
• Provide recommendations and guidance, and ensure robust and efficient decision-making processes
• Work closely with other Business Development functions to ensure appropriate deal structures and valuations are achieved
• Ensure thorough record keeping
• Reach out externally and internally to share Amgen’s Business Development vision

Education

Doctorate degree, 2+ years BD/drug development/CI

Master’s degree, 4+ years BD/drug development/consulting/CI

Bachelor’s degree, 6+ years BD/drug development

Associate’s degree, 10+ years BD/drug development

High school diploma / GED, 12+ years BD/drug development

Job description

Career Category Business Development 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. With our focus on four therapeutic areas –Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease– we reach millions of patients each year. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline of medicines to treat cancer, heart disease, inflammatory conditions, rare diseases, and obesity and obesity-related conditions. 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.

Business Development Senior Manager

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. The mission of Amgen’s External Research and Development (ER&D) group within Business Development is to maximize Amgen’s ability to deliver life changing therapies through rigorous identification and assessment of external innovation. Amgen is currently searching for a highly strategic and scientifically curious person to join our External R&D group as Senior Manager to support the Oncology therapeutic area. In this vital role you will actively support Amgen’s growing pipeline and strategic goals by identifying and assessing opportunities from all external sources, including universities, venture/investment firms, small start‑up companies, and other large pharma. The Senior Manager is responsible for the global search efforts to support the Therapeutic Area’s strategic objectives, as well as managing the technical due diligence to ensure a thorough understanding of the potential and the risks of each opportunity. For opportunities of high interest, this person will partner with a Transaction lead to execute agreements that enhance the value of the opportunity, including venture investments, licensing, collaborations, and acquisitions. This is an attractive opportunity for someone with sound scientific knowledge and drug development experience who enjoys a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment, and a highly visible role that offers a chance to make significant contributions towards Amgen’s goals and improve patient care.

Responsibilities

• Identify, prioritize, and evaluate innovative therapeutic opportunities from early preclinical through clinical and commercial stage
• Support and lead strategic discussions and presentations, collaborating closely with senior management, R&D, and Commercial to develop a set of priorities for licensure or M&A
• Proactively source opportunities via internal and external networking, attending scientific sessions, monitoring of pipelines, news, and other sources such as KOLs, VCs, and industry leaders
• Partner with product teams to evaluate potential clinical collaborations with our oncology therapeutics
• Guide and manage evaluations with cross-functional teams, including R&D, Commercial, CMC/manufacturing, Legal, IP, and others
• Provide recommendations and guidance, and ensure robust and efficient decision-making processes
• Work closely with other Business Development functions to ensure appropriate deal structures and valuations are achieved
• Ensure thorough record keeping
• Reach out externally and internally to share Amgen’s Business Development vision

What we expect of you

Basic Qualifications

• Doctorate degree and 2 years of Drug development industry and/or consulting and/or Business Development and/or competitive intelligence experience OR Master’s degree and 4 years of Business Development and/or drug development industry experience OR Bachelor’s degree and 6 years of Business Development and/or drug development industry experience OR Associate’s degree and 10 years of Business Development and/or drug development industry experience OR High school diploma / GED and 12 years of Business Development and/or drug development industry experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate in scientific discipline, with robust working knowledge in oncology
• 3+ years of experience in biotech/pharma business development and/or drug development and/or consulting and/or competitive intelligence
• Strong scientific, organizational, communication, and project management skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, with a record of key accomplishments
• Effective communication skills, and ability to present to a wide range of audience, including senior executives
• The ability to foresee and solve problems, and prioritize and meet deadlines
• Strong team player
• Ability to interface effectively with all-levels of experts across differing functional expertise within the organization, including Commercial, Legal, CMC, and Finance.
• Demonstrated ability to create and build relationships with internal and external parties.
• Professional demeanor with strong decision-making skills and ability to work calmly in a high intensity and dynamic environment
• The ability to work independently as well as coordinate and guide large cross functional teams

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.

Salary Range 147,832.00USD -200,008.00 USD

Amgen is committed to unlocking the potential of biology for patients suffering from serious illnesses by discovering, developing, manufacturing and delivering innovative human therapeutics. This approach begins by using tools like advanced human genetics to unravel the complexities of disease and understand the fundamentals of human biology. Amgen focuses on areas of high unmet medical need and leverages its biologics manufacturing expertise to strive for solutions that improve health outcomes and dramatically improve people's lives. A biotechnology pioneer since 1980, Amgen has grown to be one of the world's leading independent biotechnology companies, has reached millions of patients around the world and is developing a pipeline of medicines with breakaway potential.

Amgen is a Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided 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. Amgen will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, 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.

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