Business Development Senior Manager

BioSpace; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Medical coverage

Stock options

Flexible work options

Job summary

Amgen’s External Research and Development (ER&D) group seeks a Senior Manager to identify and assess external oncology opportunities, driving strategic initiatives and partnering to advance the company’s therapeutic pipeline.

The role involves leading due diligence, coordinating with R&D, Commercial, Legal, and IP teams, and shaping deal structures for licensing, collaborations, and potential acquisitions within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree with 2+ years in drug development, consulting, or BD
• Masters with 4+ years in BD or drug development
• Bachelors with 6+ years in BD or drug development
• Associates with 10+ years in BD or drug development
• High school diploma with 12+ years in BD or drug development

Responsibilities

• Identify, prioritize, and evaluate early therapeutic opportunities across preclinical to clinical stages
• Lead strategic discussions with senior management and cross‑functional teams on licensure or M&A priorities
• Source opportunities via internal/external networks, conferences, and key opinion leaders
• Evaluate potential clinical collaborations with oncology programs
• Coordinate cross‑functional due diligence with R&D, Commercial, Legal, IP, and CMC
• Provide recommendations to optimize deal structures and valuations
• Maintain thorough records and communicate Amgen's BD vision to stakeholders

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 lie 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

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 Areas 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
• This role requires strong collaboration, organization, scientific, and strategic skills, as well as the ability to prepare and present clear communications for senior management

What We Expect Of You

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The Business Development professional we seek is a Senior Manager with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications

• Doctorate degree and 2 years of Drug development industry and/or consulting and/or Business Development and/or competitive intelligence experience
• Masters degree and 4 years of Business Development and/or drug development industry experience
• Bachelors degree and 6 years of Business Development and/or drug development industry experience
• Associates degree and 10 years of Business Development and/or drug development industry experience
• 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 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.

Application Deadline

Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.

Sponsorship

Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.

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As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, 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.

Amgen is an 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. Please contact us to request accommodation.