Strategic Planning & Operations Sr Mgr

Amgen SA; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards Plan

Stock-based incentives

Flexible work models

Retirement and Savings Plan

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Amgen is seeking a Strategic Planning & Operations Senior Manager to partner with Obesity Therapeutic Area Leadership, guiding strategy, budgeting, and cross-functional initiatives. You will work with VPs and leaders across Global Development to deliver on organizational goals.

The role emphasizes leadership, program management, and analytical reporting, with opportunities to shape budgeting and resource planning while coordinating with HR and Finance teams.

Qualifications

• Doctorate or Master’s degree with related biopharma experience (leadership, strategy, budgeting)
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and organizational change initiatives
• Strong problem-solving, structured approach to vague problems and execution
• Proven influencing and negotiating skills across organizational levels
• Experience in budget planning and workforce strategy in biopharma

Responsibilities

• Support function head in strategy development, goal setting, and execution of organizational plans
• Generate reports, dashboards, and presentations including operating reviews and leadership meetings
• Develop and lead functional budget and resource planning aligned with the global budget process
• Oversee validation and maintenance of resource algorithms and forecast reviews
• Drive headcount tracking and recruiting coordination with HR
• Turn unstructured issues into actionable programs with impactful deliverables
• Prepare and facilitate functional leadership meetings and external speaker engagements
• Represent the Function in collaboration with HR, Finance, and Corporate Communications

Skills

Strategic planning

Leadership

Budgeting

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Doctorate degree

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

Associate’s degree

High school diploma

Job description

Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients

At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do.

Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas –Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease– we reach millions of patients each year. As a member of the Amgen team, you’ll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives.

Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

Strategic Planning & Operations Senior Manager

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this key role you will provide support for the Obesity Therapeutic Area Leadership Team and partner closely with our VPs, Global Development of Obesity.

• Support the function head in strategy development, goal setting, execution of organizational plans, creation of organizational communications, project management and implementation of functional projects
• Generate and provide reports, dashboards and presentations, including Operating/Business Reviews, All-Staff presentations, & reports on business performance
• Develop and lead functional budget and resource planning and tracking in alignment with the global budget process
• Oversee the validation and maintenance of functional resource algorithms and review of resource forecasting assessments
• Drive process for headcount tracking and new position approvals and work with leaders and HR on appropriate recruiting, onboarding, and talent management activities
• Turn unstructured business issues/requests into appropriate action plans and projects that result in high quality, significant and impactful deliverables
• Drive the preparation of functional leadership and staff meetings to achieve strategic objectives of the organization, including agenda preparation, presentation development and facilitating external speaker engagement.
• Represent the business strategy for the Function and partner with other functions such as Human Resources, Finance, Corporate Communications in support of the strategy and goals
• Lead or Represent the Function on process change and improvement initiatives
• Develop and maintain business relationships and drive best practices with other Global Development SP&Os and across R&D functions/ departments

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The highly competent professional we seek is a go-getter with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

Doctorate degree and 2 years of related experience in biopharma setting

OR

Master's degree and 4 years of related experience in biopharma setting

OR

Bachelor's degree and 6 years of related experience in biopharma setting

OR

Associate’s degree and 10 years of related experience in biopharma setting

OR

High school diploma / GED and 12 years of related experience in biopharma setting

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA., PhD, PharmD, or Master’s Degree with 10 years of work experience in lab sciences and biopharmaceutical industry with 4 or more years of that experience in R&D with good knowledge of clinical development, financial budgeting, and workforce strategies
• Proven leader who has experience leading cross-functional teams and organizational change initiatives, including experience in business case development
• Excellent conceptual problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to bring structure to vaguely defined problems, pragmatically scope problem solving approach, and handle execution
• Strong influencing and negotiating skills with the ability to influence different styles and individuals at different levels in organization
• Demonstrated organization management experience including developing and mentoring staff

What you can expect of us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, we’ll support your journey every step of the way.

The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.

In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility, comprising of health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities that may include:

• A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts
• A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan
• Stock-based long-term incentives
• Award-winning time-off plans
• Flexible work models where possible. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies.

In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Application deadline

Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.

Sponsorship

Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.

As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease.

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.