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This role is responsible for driving top performance in Site Operations at Amgen Genome Valley. Reporting to the VP Research Small Molecule Therapeutic Discovery, with dotted line reporting to VP Site Head Amgen India (AIN), this position works closely with all functions and units to drive the development and delivery of Site Strategy, and oversees facilities, security, and operational excellence for Amgen Genome Valley (AGV). The Executive Director (ED), AGV Site Head serves as chief steward of the site, ensuring smooth site operations, scientific lab management and lab safety, while enhancing internal engagement and external outreach. For certain candidates, leading a scientific Research team may also be within scope.
Job Responsibility:
Drive the development and execution of AGV's strategy, goals and objectives
Lead the AGV site leadership team (SLT), managing site-wide processes and providing executive guidance to support decision-making through SLT meetings and extended leadership forums
Liaise with global VP heads of the AGV staff to ensure alignment and consistency between AGV and other sites
Generate and leverage business intelligence to inform site priorities and decisions
Support business performance and strategic initiatives critical to AGV's future success
Lead and implement organizational and change management strategies to enable the organization to adapt to evolving business challenges
Develop solutions to complex business challenges through in-depth analysis, coordination and negotiation with key decision makers
Serves as primary collaborator with executive sponsors, providing executive guidance to senior management
Enable cohesive development of site strategy, priorities and initiatives, aligned with Amgen R&D's enterprise deliverables
Develop approaches to improve site productivity and efficiency
Ensure best practices in lab safety and compliance, in coordination with site safety protocols
Ensure effective site support through aligning strategy and priorities for Environmental Health, Safety & Sustainability, Facilities, Lab Operations, and Security
Facilitate the design and execution of the operations governance framework
Serve as the point-of-contact for stakeholder groups regarding space planning, capital improvements and related matters
Ensure staff safety and compliance with Amgen corporate practices, including the implementation of safety goals and governance, training, risk assessment, inspections, chemical management, safety surveillance and safety communications
Ensure Crisis Management readiness, including Annual Emergency/Disaster Recovery training
Lead and manage all site visits with the site leadership team, including visits from executives and operational reviews
Foster staff engagement through Town Halls, Employee Resource Groups, Guest Speakers, Site Events and more
Represent Amgen in the local community, sponsor and participate in scientific events (e.g., BIO Asia) and engage with local universities
Requirements:
Advanced degree (Ph.D or Master's degree) in Life sciences/pharmacy/similar discipline or medical degree is preferred
15+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical/healthcare industry
Excellent quantitative and qualitative skills including financial analysis
Good business acumen, high-level strategic thinking and analytical skills
Demonstrated understanding of drug discovery, commercialization, operations planning, strategic planning, commercial operations, and finance
Ability to communicate and collaborate cross functionally
Excellent conceptual problem solving/strategy skills with demonstrated ability to bring structure to vaguely defined problems
Outstanding executive verbal and written communication and presentation skills
Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills with a demonstrated ability to drive decisions
Proven experience as a member and leader of a high performing team, leadership skills, organizational and project management experience