Manager - Strategic Planning & Operations

Career Category Supply Chain Job Description What   you will   do :   Let’s   do this.   Let’s   change the world. In this vital   role   you will   support   the company's strategic planning initiatives and oversee its operational performance, working with leaders across the organization to implement the strategic vision.   Amgen’s Global Development Operations (GDO) organization delivers   high quality   data to advance our pipeline through strong customer partnership and operational excellence in study execution.    The Manager, Strategic Planning & Operations (SP&O) will partner with GDO functional leadership, the GDO SP&O organization, and cross-functional teams to support operational execution, organizational processes, and business activities that enable effective functioning of the assigned GDO pillar.     Key responsibilities for this position will include the following:   Partner with GDO Functional AVP and LT to   support   execution of   organizational strategy and priorities.    M anage and implement business processes and process improvements across the assigned GDO functional pillar.    Develop strong collaborative relationships with internal partners to support and proactively respond to business needs, including progress   of   functional goals and process improvement initiatives.    Partner with the GDO Strategic Planning & Operations team     to align cross-functional processes and support operational improvement initiatives across Global Development Operations.    Collaborate with the   GDO Functional AVP   to support initiatives, including development and management of organizational communication and staff engagement plans.    Establish expense management   approach   to support planning, tracking, and reporting .   Work closely with   SPO Head and   Finance partners to support appropriate budgeting processes.     Ensure adherence to corporate training and compliance requirements.    Provide staff operations support, including headcount management, open requisition tracking, and reconciliations to ensure effective resource allocation aligned with organizational priorities.    Manage organizational meetings including All-Staff meetings, Leadership Team   meetings   and   cross-functional collaborations .   Be an active member of the   GDO   SP&O network and help deliver   execution of operational   plans, including resource management,   communication   and engagement plans   for respective   function ,   as   appropriate .    Contribute to cross-functional initiatives and special projects supporting organizational and operational priorities   Support the Functional AVP and GDO SP&O Head in implementation of organizational plans, engagement and communication activities, business   operations   and   executive dashboards   D rive resolution of issues within the functional pillar ; partner and   communicate with SP&O   network   as needed.    Coordinate Leadership Team meetings to support organizational objectives.     L ead   or contribute to cross-departmental and cross-functional initiatives and process improvement opportunities.    Partner with Operational Excellence to support process rollout.       What we expect   of   you :   We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The qualified professional we   seek   is a leader with these qualifications.

Master’s degree and   8-13   years of experience in life sciences or medically related field, including biopharmaceutical clinical research experience (clinical research obtained working on clinical trials in a biotech, pharmaceutical or CRO company, or other relevant clinical setting)       Preferred Qualifications:   Project management certification is preferred.    Budget and project management experience preferred.    Pharma/Biotech industry knowledge with   focus   on R&D.