Strategic Planning & Operations - UPLIZNA - Remote (Rare Disease)

Amgen; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Thought Leader Liaison Operations Sr Manager to drive strategic initiatives in the Rare Disease sector. This role focuses on collaboration with cross-functional teams to implement key account planning and measure impact through analytics. The ideal candidate will possess a strong analytical mindset, project management experience, and excellent communication skills. Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to improving patient outcomes and fostering a collaborative work environment that values professional growth and well-being.

Benefits

Comprehensive Employee Benefits Package

Retirement and Savings Plan

Flexible Work Models

Discretionary Annual Bonus Program

Award-winning Time-off Plans

Qualifications

• Experience in operations and analytics with a strong analytical mindset.
• Demonstrated success in project management and corporate strategy.

Responsibilities

• Drive implementation of strategic business initiatives for the TLL team.
• Analyze data related to TLL activities and develop KPIs.

Skills

Project Management

Data Analysis

Strategic Planning

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Doctorate

Master's

Bachelor's

Associate's

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Business Intelligence Tools

Job description

**HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?**

If you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. At Amgen, our shared mission—to serve patients—drives all that we do. It is key to our becoming one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies. We are global collaborators who achieve together—researching, manufacturing, and delivering ever-better products that reach over 10 million patients worldwide. It’s time for a career you can be proud of.

Thought Leader Liaison Operations Sr Manager - Rare Disease

**Live**

**What you will do**

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will drive implementation of strategic business initiatives and account planning for the UPLIZNA Thought Leader Liaison (TLL) team. A consistent track record of project management experience in a fast-paced environment is expected as is the ability to frame decisions through compelling analytics, critical thinking, and strategic recommendations. This highly operational and analytical role will work to measure and track the impact of key account planning and develop key performance indicators (KPIs) to support the TLL team effectively. Key to the role is support of the UPLIZNA team, including various activities required by cross-functional partners.

+ **Strategic Planning:** Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, medical affairs, and sales, to develop and execute strategic plans that support UPLIZNA's brand objectives and account planning.

+ **Impact Measurement:** Measure and track the impact of key account planning activities. Develop and implement key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate the effectiveness of TLL initiatives and support continuous improvement.

+ **Data Analysis:** Analyze data related to TLL activities and key account planning to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement. Provide actionable insights to the TLL team and other stakeholders.

+ **Liaison:** Collaborate wtih UPLIZNA Sales, Medical, Marketing, & Analytics organizations to coordinate the overall operations of strategic and tactical decision-making.

+ **Market Insights:** Gather and analyze insights from TLLs to inform the development of marketing strategies and other key initiatives. Provide feedback to internal teams to ensure alignment with market needs.

+ **Amplify Commercial communication:** Develop presentations on behalf of UPLIZNA TLLs for key constituents such as the Rare Disease Business Unit Leadership Team

+ **Influence:** Ability to drive change in a matrixed environment.

**Win**

**What we expect of you**

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The professional we seek is a collaborative, analytical, and data-driven business manager with these qualifications.

**Basic Qualifications:**

+ Doctorate degree and 2 years of operations and analytics experience

+ Master’s degree and 4 years of operations and analytics experience

+ Bachelor’s degree and 6 years operations and analytics experience

+ Associate’s degree and 10 years of operations and analytics experience

+ High school diploma / GED and 12 years of operations and analytics experience

**Preferred Qualifications:**

+ Demonstrated success in corporate strategy, or a commercial organization with industry experience

+ Strong analytical and data driven mindset with demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel including knowledge of pivot tables, lookups and array formulas

+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience developing presentations for board-level and executive audiences

+ Very strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with executives

+ Track record of delivering value to the business with the ability to manage and prioritize heavy workload and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

+ A history of strong project management including running business initiatives with collaboration across commercial leadership

+ Experience with commonly used business intelligence tools, and designing, reporting, and delivering analytics

+ Professional demeanor

+ Self-starter attitude

+ Strong interpersonal skills

+ Impeccable attention to detail

**Thrive**

**What you can expect of us**

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for our teammates’ professional and personal growth and well-being.

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.

Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan comprising 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 including:

+ 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 and bi-annual company-wide shutdowns

+ Flexible work models, including remote work arrangements, where possible

**Apply now**

**for a career that defies imagination**

Objects in your future are closer than they appear. Join us.

**careers.amgen.com**

**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.

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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.