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In this vital role you will leads the company's strategic planning initiatives and oversees 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 Strategic Planning & Operations (SP&O) Director will partner with the GDO senior leadership team and cross-functional teams to lead execution of organizational plans, engagement and communication plans, day-to-day business operations and presentations to internal and external stakeholders. The Global Development Operations SP&O Director is key in driving alignment across R&D strategies, portfolio priorities, organizational objectives, budget and resourcing. This leader will be accountable for leading a team of SP&O professionals.
Job Responsibility:
Lead and effectively organize high functioning meetings and orchestrate townhalls, events and presentations to drive engagement and sense of purpose that align with the organization’s goals
Collaborate with AVP, GDO Operational Excellence Execution, Human Resources, Finance and other business partners to execute organizational priorities or define options and actions to support prioritization decisions
Serve as a key liaison between Global Development Operations SVP, Global Development Operations leaders and other key stakeholders to drive alignment on priorities, communicate decisions and progress actions
Gather, analyze, and synthesize cross-functional information across a variety of sources to maintain knowledge of Global Development Operation execution model, initiatives and portfolio assets to identify hot spots for senior leadership team discussion, alignment to a strategic business plan and subsequent goals and objectives for GDO
Leverage such materials to prepare executive status updates and presentations
Assure the SP&O team deliver a consistent framework across the GDO function for the execution the operational plans for GDO to include the resource management plan, the communication and engagement plan, the capability plan, training requirements and to support the delivery of the functional budget and financial targets as appropriate to enable effective summarization of drivers, trends and metrics
Leverage the SP&O team to assure we understand the pulse of GDO staff across the globe and incorporate their feedback and needs in our operational plans
Mentor, manage and develop a high-performing team that deliver on business operations and oversee administrative support strategies for Global Development Operations
Represent Global Development Operations and provide subject matter expertise to cross-functional initiatives and provide insights to inform initiative objectives and decisions
Contribute to high-impact cross-functional/functional initiatives of strategic importance to the business and execute any other emerging tasks requested by the Global Development Operations SVP
Requirements:
Doctorate degree and 4 years experience in biopharma setting
Master's degree and 7 years experience in biopharma setting
Bachelor's degree and 9 years experience in biopharma setting
MBA., PhD, PharmD, or Master’s Degree with 10 years work experience in life sciences or biopharmaceutical industry
4 or more years of experience in R&D
Proven leader who has experience leading cross-functional teams and complex programs related to the biopharmaceutical industry
Demonstrated expertise in transforming complex information into clear and concise messages for diverse audiences throughout the organization
Excellent conceptual problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to bring structure to vaguely defined problems, pragmatically scope problem solving approach, and manage execution
Proficiency in data analysis to identify trends, present actionable insights and define key performance indicators relevant to business objectives
Excellent cross-functional communication skills and a decisive yet affiliative leadership style to drive results while maintaining relationships
Strong influencing skills with a demonstrated ability to influence different styles and individuals at multiple levels in organization
Demonstrated organization management experience including developing and mentoring staff
What we offer:
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, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan