Strategic Planning & Operations Manager – Global Development

Amgen Inc.; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Amgen Inc. in Thousand Oaks, CA, is seeking a Manager, Strategic Planning & Operations, Global Development Operations to lead and optimize strategic planning initiatives and operational execution across GDO.

You will partner with functional leadership to drive cross‑functional improvements and effective resource management. You will shape organizational processes, coordinate budgets, and ensure training and compliance while supporting leadership meetings and internal communications.

Qualifications

• Doctorate or higher in life sciences or related field with relevant research experience.
• Advanced degree with professional experience in biopharma clinical research or biotech.
• Bachelor's with extensive clinical research experience qualifies.
• Associate degree with long-term life sciences experience qualifies.
• High school diploma with 10+ years in life sciences or related field qualifies.

Responsibilities

• Support execution of GDO organizational strategy and priorities.
• Manage and implement business processes and improvements across GDO functions.
• Develop collaborative relationships with internal partners to address business needs.
• Align cross-functional processes and support operational improvements.
• Collaborate with SPOs to develop staff engagement and communication plans.
• Establish expense management to support budgeting and reporting.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Doctorate degree

Master’s degree with 2 years experience

Bachelor’s degree with 4 years experience

Associate’s degree with 8 years experience

High school diploma / GED with 10 years experience

Tools

MS Project

Excel

PowerPoint

Visio

MS Teams

SharePoint

Job description

Amgen Inc. in Thousand Oaks, CA, is seeking a Manager, Strategic Planning & Operations, Global Development Operations to lead and optimize strategic planning initiatives and operational execution across GDO.

You will partner with functional leadership to drive cross‑functional improvements and effective resource management. You will shape organizational processes, coordinate budgets, and ensure training and compliance while supporting leadership meetings and internal communications.