Partner with PDT leaders and functional stakeholders across Process Development and various functions to drive program execution and milestone delivery.
Anticipate risks, uncertainties, and organizational constraints; facilitate scenario planning, trade-off discussions, and decision-making to maximize program outcomes.
Lead resolution of complex delivery challenges, interdependencies, and systemic barriers while establishing sustainable recovery plans for at-risk programs.
Establish and continuously improve program management standards, governance practices, tools, metrics, and operating rhythms that drive consistency and organizational effectiveness.
Communicate program status, risks, decisions, resource needs, and portfolio insights to senior leadership, enabling transparency and informed decision-making.
Leverage data, digital solutions, and AI-enabled insights to improve predictability, execution excellence, organizational learning, and overall program performance while ensuring compliance with applicable quality and governance requirements
What we expect of you
We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The program-management people leader we seek is a collaborative, strategic, and outcomes-focused professional with these qualifications.
Basic Qualifications
Master's degree or Bachelor's degree and 13+ years, of program, project, portfolio, product, business systems, or platform management experience.
Bachelor's or master’s degree in chemical engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline.
12+ years of experience within the biopharmaceutical or biotechnology industry, including experience supporting Process Development, CMC, Manufacturing, Technical Operations or Product Development organizations.
Demonstrated experience leading complex, cross-functional programs across the product lifecycle in a regulated biopharmaceutical environment.
Advanced project/program management certification such as PMP, PgMP
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree (M.S., MBA, Pharm.D., or Ph.D.) in Engineering, Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field.
Direct experience in Process Development, CMC Integration, Technical Operations, or Product Delivery Team (PDT) environments.
Experience supporting biologics, biosimilars, or advanced therapeutic modalities through clinical and/or commercial development.
Demonstrated experience directly managing and developing Program Managers, Project Managers, Product Managers, or comparable professional teams.
Experience leading enterprise project portfolio management or business transformation initiatives within a biopharmaceutical organization.
Experience with enterprise project and portfolio management platforms.
Deep knowledge of integrated program planning, critical-path management, resource forecasting, capacity planning, governance, reporting, risk management, and organizational readiness.
Experience leading complex program recovery initiatives and driving alignment across senior stakeholders.
Experience establishing program management operating models, standards, governance frameworks, communities of practice, and capability-building programs.
Strong executive communication, facilitation, negotiation, conflict resolution, and influencing skills.
What you can expect of us
As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, we will support your journey every step of the way.
In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Plans that are aligned with local industry standards.
Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.
Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer. We make all employment decisions without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable law.
We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities, consistent with legal requirements.
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