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Amgen Head of Global Program Mgmt - Obesity in Thousand Oaks, California
HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?
At Amgen, every challenge is an opportunity. And every opportunity brings the potential to change lives. Our shared mission—to serve patients—has driven our status as one of the world’s preeminent biotechnology companies, reaching over 10 million patients worldwide. Leverage your high-level expertise to lead and forge partnerships that advance the biotechnical and biopharmaceutical science that can turn the tide of serious, life-interrupting illnesses.
Head of Global Program Management, Obesity
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What you will do
Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role as the Executive Director of Global Program Management, Obesity, you are a member of the Amgen Commercialization Portfolio and Program Management leadership team and will be a strategic partner to the Global Obesity Organization.
The Executive Director, CMZ- PM Obesity Lead will work closely with the cross-functional Global Obesity Organization to drive disease area strategies and ensure integrated program plans are aligned and prioritized across the TA portfolio. This senior leadership position drives oversight of program execution across the assigned portfolio and is accountable for delivery of all associated discussions, results, goals, and landmarks. This role works to ensure that Global Program Managers (GPM) are providing leadership to their programs and that cross-functional teams operate effectively, encouraging positive team dynamics and championing Amgen’s operating model.
In this global role, the Executive Director, CMZ PM TA Lead has internal, external, and regional interactions and reports to the Vice President of Commercialization, Program and Portfolio Management.
Responsibilities
Supervising the strategy, execution, and decision-making processes for Global Project Teams across the portfolio in support of Amgen product development and lifecycle management portfolio
Collaborating with cross-functional partners to advance Amgen’s portfolio of drug development projects in the most efficient and effective way
Drive development of an end-to-end TA strategy to guide internal and external innovation
Core member of the Global Obesity Organization leadership team which provides technical and strategic guidance to Product Teams (PTs)
Partner with Business Development in active exploration of external innovation and ensuring speed and effectiveness of deal executions
Forging relationships and cross-functional collaboration and regional collaboration
Leading key activities in line with the mission and vision set by the CMZ and Amgen leadership teams
Driving strategic business planning and execution against set goals for specific TA
Define and implement strategic objectives for the Obesity portfolio, ensuring clear, actionable plans are in place for all Therapeutic Area teams to achieve measurable results.
Resolving sophisticated strategic and operational issues and interactions between projects and keeping cross-functional team members advised
Communicating assessments and outputs from portfolio prioritization, brand planning, launch planning, and new pipeline and commercial assets to key collaborators across the organization, including executive management
Delivering key messages and presentations to the department and senior executives
Leading a team of Global Project Managers (GPMs) and Senior Program Managers (SPMs) who are responsible for the program strategy, execution, and effective operations of Project Team (PTs) and Work Package Teams (WPTs)
Partnering with the CMZ Portfolio Management Operations team to drive adherence to reporting standards and timelines
Working directly with Finance to ensure budget optimization for all responsible programs and facilitating discussions and reviews of FTEs / resource needs / through periodic assessments with the heads of functions
Developing and training staff in Project Management excellence and drug development oversight and driving initiatives to increase PM maturity
Representing the vision and mission of the CMZ department to the Amgen organization, and provide mentorship to junior staff
Bringing project management leadership and expertise in the due diligence assessment and integration of external assets upon deal closure
Effectively manage complex issues and keep leadership team focused on long-term strategic goals
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What we expect of you
We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The Executive Director we seek is an experienced leader with the following qualifications. They will also embody the Amgen leadership attributes which are:
Inspire : Create a connected, inclusive, and inspiring work environment that empowers talent to thrive
Accelerate : Enable speed that matches the urgency of patient needs by encouraging progress over perfection
Integrate : Connect the dots to amplify the collective power of Amgen to drive results for patients, staff, and shareholders
Adapt : Lead through change by adapting to an ever-changing environment and defining a clear course of action to deliver results
B asic Qualifications
Doctorate degree & 6 years of commercialization or program management experience OR
Master’s degree & 10 years of commercialization or program management experience OR
Bachelor’s degree & 12 years of commercialization or program management experience AND
6 years of managerial experience directly managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams, projects, programs or directing the allocation of resources
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in Life Sciences, or a related field. Ph.D. preferred
Prior experience growing Obesity/Diabetes portfolio.
Preferred experience within the field being able to influence peers on the leadership team
Experience in broad and complex drug development programs
Experience in a new, emerging field within the industry, and understand how to navigate payers, keep differentiating as the field continues to evolve, and find best ways to commercialize assets that crosses the family practitioner and specialty areas.
Strong stakeholder management and ability to influence without authority
Ability to communicate, at a broad level, that is concise for executives while being able to manage governance meetings and key stakeholders
Ability to quickly assess and remove obstacles, whether with the broader leadership, or guiding PMs within the teams themselves
Comprehensive understanding of drug development processes
Budget management experience
Experience working with global drug development teams and associated regulatory authorities
Pharmaceutical R&D drug development knowledge with advanced understanding of other functions; including, but not limited to, Research, Pre-Clinical, Clinical, Manufacturing and Operations, Commercial, Regulatory, and Medical Affairs
Experience leading cross-functional teams in a matrix environment, managing global projects involving multiple functions and shared accountabilities
Broad knowledge of project management best practices in the biopharmaceutical industry
Portfolio Management, Strategic Planning, Risk Management experience
Working knowledge of Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK)
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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 annual base salary range for this Executive Director level role is $268,558 - $322,288.
In addition to the base salary, 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
Amgen’s Commitment to Our Staff
At Amgen, our mission is serving patients. Our staff are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of science to transform medicine and turn the tide on serious illnesses. Central to achieving this mission is our “people-first” philosophy. We recruit the best talent, build an environment that facilitates career growth, and provide staff with the opportunity to make significant contributions for patients and our business.
We equip all our staff members to live well-rounded, healthy lives. Most recently, Amgen added benefits for transgender employees and continues to pride itself on industry-leading, family-friendly offerings for families of all compositions.
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.
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