Senior Local Study Operations Leader

Amgen Inc.; Thousand Oaks (CA); Hybrid; USD 152,000 - 206,000; Full time

Job summary

Amgen Inc. in Thousand Oaks, CA is seeking a Local Study Operations Senior Manager to lead study portfolio delivery and oversee LSOMs from feasibility to close-out.

You will drive risk and quality oversight, mentor staff, and ensure high-quality trial execution across the country. The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, resource planning, and alignment with global priorities while upholding regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Doctorate or Master’s degree with clinical execution experience is required.
• Experience coordinating clinical trial activities across geography and teams.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements in global trials.

Responsibilities

• Ensure successful delivery of the LSOM study portfolio.
• Oversee LSOMs from feasibility through study close-out.
• Monitor portfolio progress with risk and quality oversight.
• Manage LSOM and vendor performance; escalate and resolve issues.
• Mentor LSOMs and support professional development.
• Build and maintain a high-performing team.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration across country teams.
• Optimize resource allocation and workload distribution.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory and quality standards.

Skills

Clinical trial management

Team leadership

Vendor management

Regulatory understanding

Education

Doctorate degree

Master’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

Associate degree

High school diploma

Job description

Amgen Inc. in Thousand Oaks, CA is seeking a Local Study Operations Senior Manager to lead study portfolio delivery and oversee LSOMs from feasibility to close-out.

You will drive risk and quality oversight, mentor staff, and ensure high-quality trial execution across the country. The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, resource planning, and alignment with global priorities while upholding regulatory standards.