Senior Program Manager

Scorpion Therapeutics; United States; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Amgen is seeking a Senior Program Manager to support R&D Quality, Clinical & Research Quality, and Operational Excellence. The role focuses on translating strategic priorities into coordinated execution, driving operational efficiency, and supporting organizational transformation.

Key responsibilities include strategic planning, portfolio management, governance standardization, and cross-functional collaboration with leadership teams.

Qualifications

• Doctorate, Master's or Bachelor's with corresponding years of experience in program management, business operations or R&D.
• Experience in biotech/pharma R&D, especially in quality, risk management or transformation projects.
• Lean Six Sigma or PMP certifications are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Strategic planning and portfolio management.
• Governance standardization and process improvement.
• Cross-functional collaboration with leadership teams.
• Lead initiatives related to clinical quality, GxP audits, and organizational change.
• Facilitate leadership forums and communications.

Skills

Supporting leadership

Managing complex portfolios

Developing strategic plans

Biotech/Pharma R&D quality

Education

Doctorate with 2+ years

Master's with 4+ years

Bachelor's with 6+ years

Equivalent experience in program mgmt/ops/R&D

Job description

Role

Senior Program Manager supporting R&D Quality, Clinical & Research Quality, and Operational Excellence at Amgen. Primary objectives include translating strategic priorities into coordinated execution, driving operational efficiency, and supporting organizational transformation.

Responsibilities

• Strategic planning
• Portfolio management
• Governance standardization
• Process improvement
• Cross-functional collaboration with leadership teams

Key tasks involve managing initiatives related to clinical quality, GxP audit, and organizational change, as well as facilitating leadership forums and communication.

Qualifications

• Doctorate with 2+ years
• Master's with 4+ years
• Bachelor's with 6+ years
• or equivalent experience in program management, business operations, or R&D

Preferred Skills

• Supporting leadership
• Managing complex portfolios
• Developing strategic plans
• Experience in biotech or pharma R&D, especially in quality, risk management, or transformation projects

Certifications

• Lean Six Sigma or PMP are advantageous

High-Value

Focus on R&D quality, operational excellence, organizational transformation, and leadership support within a biopharma environment.

Work setup

Not specified; likely hybrid or on-site based on leadership interaction and project needs.