Local Study Operations Line Sr. Manager

Amgen; United States; Remote; USD 152,000 - 206,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards Plan

Stock-based long-term incentives

Award-winning time-off plans

Flexible work models where possible

Job summary

Amgen is seeking a Local Study Operations Line Sr. Manager to lead LSOM skill development and ensure country trial delivery aligns with global strategies.

You will oversee the country study portfolio from feasibility through close-out, manage timelines and budgets, and collaborate with the Country GSSO Head to sustain an optimal clinical research environment that supports R&D objectives. The role emphasizes digital innovation, risk management, and developing a high-performing LSOM team across

Qualifications

• Doctorate or master's degree with clinical execution experience.
• Leadership experience managing teams, projects, or resources.
• Experience in clinical operations and vendor oversight.
• Strong collaboration with cross-functional teams and country stakeholders.
• Experience leading country-wide study portfolios and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead LSOM development and ensure trial implementation aligns with global strategies.
• Oversee LSOM portfolio delivery from feasibility to study close-out.
• Monitor portfolio progress, provide risk and quality oversight, and escalate issues.
• Manage LSOM and LSOM vendor performance to guarantee high-quality execution.
• Mentor, train, and support LSOMs to prepare them for managing complex trials.
• Build and maintain a high-performing team.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration between study strategy and local teams.
• Promote country-wide alignment on trial deliverables and decisions.
• Evaluate risks, quality trends, and resource needs; implement mitigations.
• Drive operational efficiency and share best practices.
• Allocate resources across LSOMs (FSP and FTE) to optimize trials.
• Ensure regulatory and quality standards are followed.
• Coordinate with country head and stakeholders on escalations.

Skills

People management

Leadership

Project management

Clinical execution

Budget management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Doctorate degree

Masters degree

Bachelor's degree

Associates degree

High school diploma / GED

Job description

Career Category

Clinical

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.

Local Study Operations Line Sr. Manager

What you will do

Lets do this. Lets change the world. . Lets change the world. In this role, you will lead the skill development of Local Study Operations Managers, ensuring effective trial implementation within the country and strong alignment with global strategies. You will oversee the delivery of the country's study portfolio—managing scope, timelines, and budgets—through the leadership of LSOM. Working in close partnership with the Country GSSO Head, you will help foster, enhance, and sustain an optimal clinical research environment that supports global R&D objectives. Additionally, you will drive alignment and continuous improvement in LSOM execution by integrating best practices, promoting digital innovation, and facilitating robust knowledge sharing across the team.

• Ensure the successful delivery of the study portfolio assigned to LSOMs.
• Oversee LSOMs' fulfillment of responsibilities throughout the assigned country portfolio, from feasibility through to study close-out.
• Monitor portfolio progress, provide risk and quality oversight, and support issue escalation and resolution for LSOMs.
• Manage LSOM and LSOM vendor performance to guarantee high-quality study execution, serving as the primary escalation point for local study challenges, driving solutions, and ensuring portfolio targets are met within the country.
• Mentor, train, and support the professional development of LSOMs to prepare them for managing complex trials.
• Build and maintain a high-performing team.
• Facilitate close collaboration between the study strategy team and local study teams to effectively manage the assigned portfolio.
• Promote cross-functional collaboration among country teams to ensure successful delivery of the country portfolio.
• Support discussions regarding study placement decisions based on country capabilities and growth potential.
• Proactively evaluate risks, quality trends, and resource requirements; implement mitigation strategies and drive continuous improvement in country operations.
• Lead initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and encourage sharing of best practices.
• Manage resource allocation and workload distribution across LSOMs, including both FSP and FTE personnel, to optimize trial execution and align with global priorities.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory and quality standards where applicable.
• Collaborate with and support the country head in engaging cross-functional stakeholders, aligning on trial deliverables, and managing escalations.

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 individual with the following qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

• Doctorate degree & 2 years of clinical execution experience OR
• Masters degree & 6 years of clinical execution experience OR
• Bachelors degree & 8 years of clinical execution experience OR
• Associates degree & 10 years of clinical execution experience OR
• High school diploma / GED & 12 years of clinical execution experience
• In addition to meeting at least one of the above requirements, you must have a minimum of 2 years experience directly managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams, projects, programs, or directing the allocation of resources. Your managerial experience may run concurrently with the required technical experience referenced above

Preferred Qualifications:

• 7 years work experience in life sciences or medically related field, including 4 years of biopharmaceutical clinical research experience obtained working on clinical trials in a biotech, pharmaceutical or CRO company
• Experience managing multiple teams / direct reports across multiple clinical functions / trials
• Experience at, or oversight of, clinical research vendors (CRO's, central labs, imaging vendors, etc.)
• Experience managing clinical operations across relevant geography / region, including strong understanding of local regulatory requirements around global clinical trials

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 $151,988 - $205,630. 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.

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.

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