Global Clinical Programs Director — Remote-Eligible Leadership

Amgen Inc. (IR); Thousand Oaks (CA); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards Plan

Stock-based long-term incentives

Flexible work models

Job summary

Amgen Inc. is seeking an Associate Director Clinical Program Manager to lead the operational delivery of complex clinical programs and ensure quality and speed in bringing medicines to patients.

You will manage timelines, budgets, and cross-functional teams across geographies. The role requires strong leadership, strategic input on study design and patient-centric approaches, and experience overseeing vendors and forecasting within a global biopharma environment.

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree and 3 years of clinical execution experience OR Master's degree and 7 years of clinical execution experience OR Bachelor's degree and 9 years of clinical execution experience OR Associate's degree and 12 years of clinical execution experience
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience directly managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams, projects, programs, or directing the allocation of resources

Responsibilities

• Lead the operational planning and delivery of multiple clinical studies or programs, ensuring timelines, budget, quality, and strategy are met.
• Proactively identify delivery risks and guide course-correction to keep studies on track.
• Drive consistent, high-quality operational practices across all assigned studies and programs.
• Line-manage and develop Study Delivery Leads, setting clear objectives and fostering high performance.
• Oversee program-level issues, risks, and escalation, ensuring timely and effective resolution.
• Partner cross-functionally and with local execution teams to align priorities, resources, and delivery plans.
• Provide strategic input on study design, country selection, enrolment, diversity, and patient-centric approaches.
• Manage program-level budgets, vendors, and forecasting while embedding lessons learned and continuous improvement.

Skills

People management

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Doctorate degree

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

High school diploma / GED

Job description

Amgen Inc. is seeking an Associate Director Clinical Program Manager to lead the operational delivery of complex clinical programs and ensure quality and speed in bringing medicines to patients.

You will manage timelines, budgets, and cross-functional teams across geographies. The role requires strong leadership, strategic input on study design and patient-centric approaches, and experience overseeing vendors and forecasting within a global biopharma environment.