At Amgen, our mission is to serve patients. We are seeking a Senior Director, Research Portfolio, Program and Collaboration Management Lead to join our R&D Strategy and Operations (RDSO) organization. In this leadership role, you will develop and execute the frameworks and strategies that drive value, speed, and quality across Amgen's Research portfolio while building and managing a team of direct reports.
What You'll Do
- Develop and implement robust frameworks for Research Therapeutic Area and Disease Area strategy development.
- Advance capabilities for active shaping and management of TA project portfolios, including portfolio analytics, reviews, risk management, and resource allocation.
- Drive strong project, collaboration, and delivery practices focused on speed and optimized value.
- Lead portfolio management for one or more Research Therapeutic Areas.
- Partner with the late-stage portfolio and program management office for end-to-end strategic alignment.
- Lead delivery efforts for corporate Scientific Advisory Boards and Research Outreach programs.
- Attract, develop, and retain talent; cultivate a team culture rooted in purpose, inclusion, and growth.
- Lead continuous improvement of Research portfolio management capabilities and processes.
- Provide leadership for functional or cross-functional strategic initiatives, including merger and acquisition integration.
What We're Looking For
- Doctorate degree and 5 years relevant scientific and industry experience
- OR Master’s degree and 9 years relevant scientific and industry experience
- OR Bachelor’s degree and 11 years relevant scientific and industry experience
- 5 years of managerial experience directly managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams, projects, programs or directing the allocation of resources
Nice to Have
- Leadership experience in cross-functional drug development or business development for early-stage pipeline assets
- Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver portfolio, organizational, and functional strategies with measurable impact
- Deep understanding of R&D, drug development, and commercialization processes
- Strong scientific expertise and business discernment with demonstrated portfolio and program management experience
- Executive presence with an ability to influence others at all levels
- Strategic problem-solver capable of navigating ambiguity and driving pragmatic solutions
- Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills
- Leadership experience building and developing top-performing teams in matrixed environments
- Experience with finance, budgeting, and resource planning
- Skilled at conflict resolution, stakeholder management, and change leadership
Team & Environment
This role reports within the R&D Strategy and Operations (RDSO) organization and will build and manage a team of TA Directors, Program and Collaboration Managers.
Benefits & Compensation
- 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
- Stock-based long-term incentives
- Award-winning time-off plans
- Flexible work models, including remote and hybrid work arrangements, where possible
- Compensation Range: $217,589.00 - $248,513.00 USD
Work Mode
This is a remote position for candidates located within the United States.
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.
