Strategic Oncology Business Development Lead

Amgen SA; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Medical insurance

Stock-based incentives

Flexible work options

Job summary

Amgen is seeking a Senior Manager in Business Development to drive the identification and evaluation of external opportunities across oncology and related areas. You will manage due diligence, collaborate with R&D, Commercial, and Legal teams, and lead strategic discussions to shape licensure and potential M&A activities.

You will partner with cross-functional teams, manage multiple opportunities, and help build relationships with internal and external stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Doctorate or Master’s/ Bachelor’s/ Associate’s/ High school with relevant BD or drug development experience.
• Strong scientific and analytical capabilities, with ability to conduct due diligence and strategic assessments.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for senior executives.

Responsibilities

• Identify, prioritize, and evaluate external therapeutic opportunities from early to late stages.
• Lead strategic discussions with senior management, R&D, and Commercial to set licensure/M&A priorities.
• Source opportunities through networking, conferences, and industry sources.
• Partner with product teams to evaluate potential collaborations in oncology.
• Guide cross-functional teams through evaluations with R&D, Legal, IP, Finance.
• Provide recommendations and facilitate robust decision-making processes.
• Collaborate with BD functions to structure deals and valuations.
• Maintain thorough record keeping and share Amgen’s BD vision externally.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Project management

Collaboration

Education

Doctorate degree

Master’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

Associate’s degree

High school diploma

Job description

Amgen is seeking a Senior Manager in Business Development to drive the identification and evaluation of external opportunities across oncology and related areas. You will manage due diligence, collaborate with R&D, Commercial, and Legal teams, and lead strategic discussions to shape licensure and potential M&A activities.

You will partner with cross-functional teams, manage multiple opportunities, and help build relationships with internal and external stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.