Senior Manager, Study Delivery Resource Management (SDRM)

Company: Amgen
Location: Washington
Posted on: February 23, 2026

Job Description:

Join Amgens Mission of Serving Patients At Amgen, if you feel like youre part of something bigger, its because you are. Our shared missionto serve patients living with serious illnessesdrives all that we do. Since 1980, weve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the worlds toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease we reach millions of patients each year. As a member of the Amgen team, youll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives. Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, youll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career. Senior Manager, Study Delivery Resource Management (SDRM) What you will do In this vital role, you will provide strategic oversight for resource planning and allocation across global clinical programs and countries, ensuring alignment with portfolio priorities, business objectives, and operational capacity. You will act as a senior leadership partner to key GDO functions and may serve as the single point of accountability for oversight of a Full-Service Provider (FSP). Resource Forecasting & Analysis Lead the development ofaccurate, forward-looking resource forecasts & hiring plans at the program, study, and country levels, ensuring alignment with portfolio priorities and delivery timelines. Analyze historical and real-time data toidentifytrends,anticipatecapacity gaps, andidentifyopportunities & mitigations. Leverage AI, predictive analytics, and advanced modelling tools to improve forecast speed & precision Synthesize complex analysis into concise, actionable insights for senior leadership, framing recommendations within the broader strategic and operational context. Resource Allocation Serve as the single point of accountability for ensuring consistent,equitable, and strategically aligned resource allocation decisions across multiple programs and geographies. Proactivelyidentify, manage & communicate resourcing risks. Provide clear context and rationale for allocation decisions,maintainingtransparency and trust with stakeholders. Partner with SDRM managers to horizon-scan for future resource challenges and develop proactive mitigation strategies. Lead the resolution of complex or sensitive allocation scenarios diplomatically, ensuring alignment with corporate priorities. Recruitment Strategy & Workforce Planning Develop,ownand oversee hiring plans in partnership with HR and GDO SPOs, ensuring recruitment aligns with forecasted demand at the program and country levels. Use data-driven insights to influence workforce planning decisions, succession planning, and skills development strategies. FSP Oversight & Strategic Collaboration Provide leadership oversight for the FSP engagement model, ensuring contractual and operational commitments are met. Oversee the Work Request Form processes and quality oversight activities. Facilitate strategic FSP Functional Management Team (FMT) meetings, using performance data and quality checks to guide decision-making. Stakeholder Engagement & Relationship Management Act as the trusted liaison to functional leadership, program partners, and country resource points of contact. Build andmaintainstrong, collaborative relationships with senior stakeholders to align on priorities,anticipateneeds, and manage interdependencies. Foster a culture of open communication, trust, and shared accountability between internal teams and FSP partners. Process Improvement Lead cross-functional process improvement initiatives to build efficiency and enhance decision-making quality. Integrate AI-driven solutions and automation into core SDRM processes for efficiency and scalability. What we expect of you We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The candidate we seek is an individual with the following qualifications. Basic Qualifications: Doctorate degree and 2 years of clinical execution experience OR Masters degree and 6 years of clinical execution experience OR Bachelors degree and 8 years of clinical execution experience OR Associates degree and 10 years of clinical execution experience OR High school diploma / GED and 12 years of clinical execution experience In addition to meeting at least one of the above requirements, you must have a minimum of 2 years experience directly managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams, projects, programs, or directing the allocation or resources. Your managerial experience may run concurrently with the required technical experience referenced above Preferred Qualifications: 7 years of experience in life sciences, including 5 years in biopharmaceutical clinical research. Experience managing teams across multiple geographies. Experience overseeing CROs and other clinical vendors. Strong understanding of global clinical trial operations and resource management. 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, well support your journey every step of the way. The annual base salary range for this opportunity in the U.S. is $170,076 - $196,130. In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility, comprising of health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities that may include: 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 Stock-based long-term incentives Award-winning time-off plans and bi-annual company-wide shutdowns Flexible work models, including remote work arrangements, where possible Apply now for a career that defies imagination Objects in your future are closer than they appear. Join us. careers.amgen.com As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease. 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. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided 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 accommodation.

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