Amgen Inc. is hiring a Strategic Planning and Operations Director to provide critical support to the Vice President of Global Marketing for Obesity and Related Conditions (OaR). In this role, you will be responsible for operational support, cross-functional facilitation, communication, and leading select strategic initiatives.
What You'll Do
- Provide strategic and operational support to the VP of Global Marketing OaR.
- Communicate and facilitate requests with cross-functional team members within Global Marketing OaR and across regions and markets.
- Develop key presentations and prepare for governance body participation.
- Assist with special projects including cross-functional and cross-regional critical initiatives such as operating model development, prioritization, resource optimization, therapeutic area strategies, goal setting, launch planning, budgeting, and portfolio management.
- Help build the culture and community within the OaR Global Marketing team.
- Provide operational guidance to the broader OaR Global Marketing leadership team on Commercialization, Global with Local, and other operating requirements.
- Handle the activities of the OaR Global Marketing Leadership Team, planning calendar, and key events.
- Support the VP and Leadership Team in developing internal communications strategy to the Global Marketing OaR organization, markets, and broader Amgen community.
- Support the leadership team in establishing and maintaining a communication model, operating rhythm, and governance framework.
- Represent Global Marketing OaR on cross-functional task forces and raise key issues to leadership.
- Represent Global Marketing OaR on compliance committees and the implementation of SOPs and training.
- Track and manage OaR Global Marketing resources, including headcount and budget, partnering with Finance & Human Resources.
- Support OaR Global Marketing in development of Quarterly Business Reviews.
- Support organizational adherence to compliance requirements.
What We're Looking For
- Doctorate degree and 4 years of commercial experience
- OR Master’s degree and 7 years of commercial experience
- OR Bachelor’s degree and 9 years of commercial experience
Nice to Have
- Sales and/or marketing and/or consulting experience in the biopharmaceutical industry
- Strong advocacy and communication skills
- Critical thinking, analytical and project management skills
- Goal oriented and results driven
- Ability to lead and handle projects from concept to completion
- Quick learner, proactive, takes initiative
- Strong interpersonal skills, negotiation skills, active listening, and relationship management skills
- Interface effectively with all levels, including senior management
- Ability to influence others while fostering a value-based environment
- Ability to understand, plan, and navigate in a matrix and, at times, ambiguous environment
- Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to clearly and effectively present information
- Demonstrates creativity and foresight in anticipating and solving complex project issues
- Awareness and ability to navigate and conform to Commercialization and Corporate Governance processes
Team & Environment
You will be part of the Global Marketing, Obesity and Related Conditions (OaR) team and will report directly to the Vice President of Global Marketing OaR.
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
- Competitive salary range: $175,277.00 USD - $215,198.00 USD
- Award-winning time-off plans
- Flexible work models, including remote and hybrid work arrangements, where possible
Work Mode
This position offers a hybrid work model and is open to candidates located in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico).
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.
