Senior Associate Strategic Planning & Operations

HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?

If you feel like you?re part of something bigger, it?s because you are. At Amgen our shared mission?to serve patients?drives all that we do. It is key to our becoming one of the world?s leading biotechnology companies. We are global collaborators who achieve together?researching, manufacturing and delivering ever-better products that reach over 10 million patients worldwide. It?s time for a career you can be proud of. Join us.

SENIOR ASSOCIATE STRATEGIC PLANNING & OPERATIONS

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What you will do

In this vital role you will be responsible for contract, budgeting and project management support to multiple regions, ensuring metrics are tracked and visible to senior management, by working cross functionally with other Amgen teams.

These regions include Japan and Asia-Pacific (JAPAC), Europe, Latin America, Middle East, Africa and Canada (ELMAC), and United States (US).

Key responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive support to a team of Observational Research Scientists specializing in real-world evidence projects in JAPAC, ELMAC, and US regions
• Collaborate closely with cross functional teams, including Legal, Global Strategic Sourcing, Compliance, Supplier Governance, Safety and Finance
• Execute and manage contracts with commercial vendors, Healthcare Providers (HCPs), and academic institutions
• Ensure engagements with Healthcare Providers adhere to internal Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and country-specific laws
• Manage payment inquiries that are received from HCPs, Scientists, Service Providers, etc. Outcome may include further reviews, research, or triage
• Plan and track study spend and report changes to finance and budget holders
• Perform supplier qualification reviews and assist in competitive bidding process if required
• Conduct regular meetings with strategic suppliers and study leads to discuss operational activities
• Identify potential department/cross functional process improvement activities
• Track and review study milestones and vendor deliverables ensuring accurate data population within internal systems
• Complete financial transactions, including purchase order processing, invoice verification, payment processing, and engaging with other functions to help plan and manage resource expenses, using Anaplan, Ariba or SAP software
• Act as a backup for the document management team, including study document submission readiness and appropriate filing in RIM/eTMF
• Ensure workflows for responsible areas are updated regularly

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What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. What we seek in you as an experienced �professional, are these qualifications and skills:

• Degree educated
• Scientific or Operations experience within the pharmaceutical/biotech industry
• Well organized, ability to multitask, effectively plan and follow through on projects, and to work both independently and in teams
• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new concepts and tools, and effectively navigate ambiguity, complexity, and challenging priorities in a matrixed and fast-paced environment
• Strong written, analytical, and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated strong leadership skills and aptitude for collaboration and relationship building
• Self-motivated and strong organizational skills
• Demonstrated proficiency and adaptability with related software tools (Powerpoint, Smartsheet, Miro, SharePoint, MS Teams, OneNote, Office 365, etc.)

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What you can expect of us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, so we work to care for our teammates? professional and personal growth and well-being.

• Vast opportunities to learn and move up and across our global organization
• Diverse and inclusive community of belonging, where teammates are empowered to bring ideas to the table and act
• Generous Total Rewards Plan comprising health, finance and wealth, work/life balance, and career benefits

LOCATION: Ability to work flexibly from home or in our next generation work space in Cambridge or Uxbridge.

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for a career that defies imagination

In our quest to serve patients above all else, Amgen is the first to imagine, and the last to doubt. Join us.

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Equal Opportunity Statement

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 a 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 an accommodation.