Global Development Operations Transformation Director

Initial Therapeutics, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 190,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement and Savings Plan

Stock-based long-term incentives

Award-winning time-off plans

Flexible work models

Job summary

Amgen is seeking a Global Development Operations Transformation Director to lead strategic initiatives across Clinical Trial design, operations and cross-functional teams. You will report to the Executive Director and ensure integration of new solutions with IT and business partners.

The role requires deep experience in clinical operations, program management, and data-driven decision making. We offer a comprehensive rewards package and flexible work models; salaries reflect market in the U.S.

Qualifications

• Doctorate or Masters with 4+ years transformation experience.
• Experience implementing digital technologies (eClinical EDC AI/ML) in clinical operations.
• Experience in a highly matrixed global organization with cross-functional influence.
• Data-driven decision making with KPIs and dashboards to demonstrate impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead and drive Global Development Operations transformation initiatives.
• Own end-to-end project delivery and implementation.
• Identify inefficiencies and propose sustainable Clinical Trial solutions.
• Ensure integration of transformation efforts with IT and digital tools.
• Monitor progress with KPIs and assess ROI for value creation.
• Communicate status to Amgen leadership and governance.

Skills

Clinical operations

Project management

Stakeholder management

Strategic leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Doctorate degree

Masters degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

eClinical EDC

AI/ML applications

Lean Six Sigma

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.

Global Development Operations Transformation Director

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role as Global Development Operations Transformation Director you will serve as a strategic leader within the Innovation and Transformation team reporting directly to the Executive Director in Global Development Operations.

This role will be responsible for driving the implementation and structure of Clinical Trial transformation initiatives that enhance clinical trial design operations and cross‑functional collaboration across a complex matrixed organization. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in clinical operations and a proven track record of implementing complex business and technical solutions within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.

You will work across Global Development Operations, IT and local teams to ensure seamless integration of new Clinical Trial solutions, technologies, processes and tools in an efficient structured manner. This leader will collaborate with senior stakeholders and cross‑functional partners to align priorities, manage interdependence, develop project structures and tools that deliver optimized trial solutions. You will be accountable for monitoring workstream dependencies, risk management and progress utilizing key performance indicators and mitigating risks to ensure the success of transformation efforts.

In addition, you will create and provide input into the development of business cases for continued and ongoing solution development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the implementation of Global Development Operations transformation initiatives
• Own end to end assigned project delivery and implementation
• Identify inefficiencies and recommend sustainable Clinical Trial solutions to improve operational performance.
• Ensure integration of transformation efforts with technological advancements and digital tools.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure alignment and address interdependence.
• Monitor progress and develop KPIs and assess the impact of transformation initiatives.
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks to project success.
• Conduct project scoping and chartering, define implementation strategy, and guide project completion
• Accountable for measuring and demonstrating tangible business impact of solutions and analyzing data to assess ROI and making continuous data‑driven decisions to maximize value creation.
• Accountable for communication internally and externally to Amgen leadership and governance regarding project status, milestones, risks and value capture
• Instill and maintain a culture of performance, continuous improvement, and diversity, inclusion, and belonging
• Implement project tracking and delivery best practices and structures aligning to the portfolio of development transformation projects

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The candidate we seek is an experienced leader with the following qualifications.

Basic Qualifications

• Doctorate degree and 4 years of transformation initiative experience
• OR
• Masters degree and 7 years of transformation initiative experience
• OR
• Bachelors degree and 9 years of transformation initiative experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven track record of implementing digital technologies (e.g. eClinical EDC AI/ML applications decentralized clinical trials) to optimize clinical operations.
• Working knowledge of clinical trial lifecycle regulatory requirements and industry standards (e.g. GCP ICH FDA/EMA expectations).
• Experience working in a highly matrixed global organization with a strong ability to influence across functions such as Clinical Operations Clinical Development Regulatory IT and R&D.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute implementation strategies that drive engagement and sustainable adoption of new initiatives.
• Expertise in data driven decision making including the development and monitoring of KPIs dashboards and continuous improvement methodologies (Lean Six Sigma Agile).
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to translate complex goals into clear business value.
• Experience developing complex program structures focused on continuous improvement

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.

Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team. careers.amgen.com

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.

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.