Senior Manager, External Oncology Business Development

Amgen Inc. (IR); Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 148,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Amgen Inc. is seeking a Senior Manager in External Research and Development within Business Development to identify, assess, and prioritize external opportunities across oncology and other areas.

You will lead due diligence, evaluate collaborations and potential licenses, and partner with cross-functional teams to drive value creation. The role requires strong scientific acumen, strategic thinking, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, with opportunities to

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree and 2 years of drug development industry and/or consulting and/or Business Development and/or competitive intelligence experience.
• Master’s degree and 4 years of Business Development and/or drug development industry experience OR Bachelor’s degree and 6 years of Business Development and/or drug development industry experience OR Associate’s degree and 10 years of Business Development and/or drug development industry experience OR High school diploma / GED and 12 years of Business Development and/or drug development industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Identify, prioritize, and evaluate innovative therapeutic opportunities from early preclinical through clinical and commercial stage
• Support and lead strategic discussions and presentations, collaborating closely with senior management, R&D, and Commercial to develop a set of priorities for licensure or M&A
• Proactively source opportunities via internal and external networking, attending scientific sessions, monitoring of pipelines, news, and other sources such as KOLs, VCs, and industry leaders
• Partner with product teams to evaluate potential clinical collaborations with our oncology therapeutics
• Guide and manage evaluations with cross-functional teams, including R&D, Commercial, CMC/manufacturing, Legal, IP, and others
• Provide recommendations and guidance, and ensure robust and efficient decision-making processes
• Work closely with other Business Development functions to ensure appropriate deal structures and valuations are achieved
• Ensure thorough record keeping
• Reach out externally and internally to share Amgen’s Business Development vision

Education

Doctorate degree, 2+ years BD/drug development/CI

Master’s degree, 4+ years BD/drug development/consulting/CI

Bachelor’s degree, 6+ years BD/drug development

Associate’s degree, 10+ years BD/drug development

High school diploma / GED, 12+ years BD/drug development

Job description

Amgen Inc. is seeking a Senior Manager in External Research and Development within Business Development to identify, assess, and prioritize external opportunities across oncology and other areas.

You will lead due diligence, evaluate collaborations and potential licenses, and partner with cross-functional teams to drive value creation. The role requires strong scientific acumen, strategic thinking, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, with opportunities to