Senior Director, Global Program Management, Obesity - US Remote

Amgen; Pennsylvania; Remote; USD 217,000 - 249,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotechnology company is seeking a Senior Director, Global Program Management, to develop strategic plans and lead program management for obesity products. This role requires a doctorate degree or equivalent experience and significant industry exposure, particularly in managing cross-functional teams. The position offers competitive compensation, including an annual salary range of $217,589 - $248,513 and flexible work options.

Benefits

Annual bonus program

Comprehensive benefits

Flexible work models

Qualifications

• 5+ years Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, or Healthcare experience.
• 5 years' experience directly managing people.
• Experience in managing cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Drive global strategic plans for programs within commercialization.
• Lead development and delivery of strategic plans.
• Maintain communication with CMZ SLT.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Education

Doctorate degree

Master’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Overview

Career Category Clinical

Job Title Senior Director, Global Program Management, Obesity - US Remote

Let’s defy imagination. At Amgen, our mission is to serve patients. We are a global biotechnology company focused on research, manufacturing, and delivering products that reach millions of patients worldwide.

What you will do

Drive and develop global strategic plans for programs within Amgen’s commercialization process. The Senior Director of Global Program Management works within the Commercialization, Program & Portfolio Management office (CMZ) and reports to the Executive Director of Program Management. In collaboration with the Product Team Lead (PTL), you will create and deliver high-quality, cross-functional, global strategic plans for Amgen’s products.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of strategic plans in collaboration with the Product Team, enabling the PTL to focus on overarching vision and strategy.
• Integrate insights and advice from key partners to ensure comprehensive and effective program management.
• Engage partners through extended interactions, including personalized one-on-one dialogues, to keep them informed and engaged.
• Maintain continuous communication with the CMZ SLT to ensure timely support and proactive involvement in program dynamics and team performance.
• Understand and lead value drivers by deeply influencing and comprehending the program’s key value factors, challenges, and mitigation strategies.
• Continuously monitor program trends and the competitive landscape, address issues promptly, and facilitate essential discussions, elevating to line management and governance when necessary.
• Actively resolve issues and elevate concerns with a sense of urgency to promote a culture of rapid improvement and responsiveness.
• Act as the COO of the Product Team (PT) and all Work Package Teams (WPT) such as EGT, PDT, and Integrated Brand Team (IBT) & subteams.
• Lead the development and delivery of global program strategy in partnership with the PTL, including project plans, timelines, risk management, and communication plans.
• Recruit, hire, manage, and coach Program Management staff to build a successful team.

Key Activities

• Lead and facilitate key program strategic deliverables.
• Coach and mentor PT members on their roles, team interactions, program deliverables and interdependencies, action plans, presentations (executive style) to governance bodies (TAG and PG), and executive presence.
• Drive and contribute to the development and delivery of high-quality, cross-functional Global Product Strategies (GPS).
• Actively contribute to the development of content for governance meetings.
• Elevate program and PT issues and risks as appropriate.
• Ability to lead, influence, and manage cross-functional programs from concept to completion.

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The professional we seek is a dynamic, goal oriented and results driven with these qualifications:

Basic Qualifications

Doctorate degree and 5 years Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, or other Healthcare related experience

OR

Master’s degree and 9 years Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, or other Healthcare related experience

OR

Bachelor’s degree and 11 years Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, or other Healthcare related experience

In addition to meeting at least one of the above requirements, you must have 5 years’ experience directly managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams, projects, programs, or directing the allocation or resources. Your managerial experience may run concurrently with the required technical experience referenced above

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years industry experience within the Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, or other Healthcare related field, with advanced understanding of key functions including Research, Pre-Clinical, Clinical, Manufacturing, Commercial, Regulatory, and Medical Affairs
• Demonstrated ability in managing and/or leading cross-functional drug development teams
• PMP certification and/or highly advanced project management skills
• Staff Management and staff development experience: ability to coach, motivate, and provide career path and technical advice to SPMs and PMs
• Global experience within all phases of drug development
• Experience with large complex clinical programs, late development, submissions and launch preferred
• Outstanding interpersonal, negotiating, and relationship management skills; ability to influence in the absence of direct authority
• High degree of creativity and foresight in solving complex program issues
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for cross-functional and executive audiences

Thrive

What you can expect of us

We support teammates’ professional and personal growth and wellbeing as we develop treatments for patients.

Compensation and Benefits

• Annual salary range for the U.S. (excludes Puerto Rico): $217,589 - $248,513. Actual salary varies by skills, experience, and qualifications.
• Total Rewards Plan including health and welfare plans, retirement savings, work/life balance, and career development opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, life and disability, flexible spending accounts).
• Discretionary annual bonus program; stock-based long-term incentives; time-off programs and company-wide shutdowns.
• Flexible work models, including remote work where possible.

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Application details

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.

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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