Global Clinical Programs Lead

Amgen SA; Thousand Oaks, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work options

Job summary

Amgen is seeking an Associate Director Clinical Program Manager in Thousand Oaks, CA to lead operational delivery of complex clinical programs, driving quality, speed, and patient access to innovative medicines. You will plan and oversee multiple studies, manage budgets and vendors, identify risks, and develop Study Delivery Leads while collaborating with global teams to align priorities and study design.

Join a collaborative, science-driven culture that values leadership, strategic thinking,

Qualifications

• Doctorate, Master’s, Bachelor’s, Associate’s or High School with clinical execution experience and leadership.
• Minimum 3 years’ people-management or lead experience required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Program management

Budget management

Study delivery excellence

Education

Doctorate + 3 yrs clinical execution

Master’s + 7 yrs clinical execution

Bachelor’s + 9 yrs clinical execution

Associate’s + 12 yrs clinical execution

High school/GED + 14 yrs clinical execution

Job description

Amgen is seeking an Associate Director Clinical Program Manager in Thousand Oaks, CA to lead operational delivery of complex clinical programs, driving quality, speed, and patient access to innovative medicines. You will plan and oversee multiple studies, manage budgets and vendors, identify risks, and develop Study Delivery Leads while collaborating with global teams to align priorities and study design.

Join a collaborative, science-driven culture that values leadership, strategic thinking,