Senior Global Program Manager

Location: Washington
Posted on: June 23, 2025

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 Global Program Manager What you will do Lets do this. Lets change the world. In this vital role you will be a strategic partner to leaders of the Work Package Teams and Product Teams in the success of the strategic vision of the program. Implementation of our strategy occurs via three cross-functional sub-teams called Work Package Teams (WPTs). The WPTs include 1) Evidence Generation Teams (EGTs) focusing on clinical development activities 2) Product Delivery Teams (PDTs) that concentrate on operations/manufacturing and supply chain activities 3) Insights & Brand Teams (IBTs) that are committed to global marketing, pricing, access, and reimbursement activities. The Senior Global Program Manager (SGPM) will drive the development, creation and implementation of high quality, global, coordinated cross-functional project plans for products in accordance with the program strategy. The SGPM manages project timelines, budgets, and resources, and coordinates cross-functional teams to achieve program objectives. In addition, the SGPM may be asked to lead and/or participate in special department, cross-functional, or team projects. The SGPM supports the cross-functional drug development and commercialization activities of pipeline or inline products at Amgen and will report into the Director of Global Program Management. We are open to discussions about location flexibility or remote work arrangements; however, co-location with the headquarter in Thousand Oaks is preferred. Responsibilities Support the OaR LT and CMZ OaR TA Head in meeting management and cross-indication deliverables Partners with functional leads to develop high quality, integrated, cross-functional plans for cross-functional sub-teams that are aligned with the overall program strategy Ensures cross-functional alignment and accountability Facilitates resource planning, financial and capacity assessments as needed Documents agenda, minutes, issues, decisions and action items of team meetings Conducts the risk management and scenario planning and develops contingency and/or risk mitigation plans Coordinates activities with external business partners and alliances, where applicable; contributes to a successful partnership outcome What we expect of you We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The Senior Project Manager professional we seek is experienced, professional, dynamic, goal-oriented and results-driven with these qualifications: Basic Qualifications: Doctorate degree and 2 years of relevant experience OR Masters degree and 4 years of relevant experience OR Bachelors degree and 6 years of relevant experience OR Associates degree and 10 years of relevant experience OR High school diploma / GED and 12 years of relevant experience Preferred Qualifications: Masters degree or higher, and 4 years of Cross-Functional Program Management experience in Pharmaceutical / Biotechnology clinical development preferred. Experience with complex, late-stage development programs, submissions, and launch. Drug development experience including deep experience in one or more core drug development and commercialization functions and experience leading teams through governance process. Program and project management skills with experience in a healthcare-related environment, operationalizing strategic initiatives, including cross-functional strategic planning, development of integrated plans, monitoring and driving execution to plan. Emotional intelligence skills including influencing without authority and navigating within a matrix environment. Experience using Project Management tools, methodologies, practices and infrastructure, as related to the Biopharmaceutical Industry. Advanced experience with MS Project, OnePager, Planisware and other project management tools. Power BI experience preferred. PMP certification preferred. Must be an independent self-starter with excellent collaboration, integration, and organizational skills. Domestic travel up to 20%. 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 expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications. 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: 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 Stock-based long-term incentives Award-winning time-off plans Flexible work models, including remote and hybrid work arrangements, where possible Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team. careers.amgen.com In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. Application deadline Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position. 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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