Program Manager
Amgen is seeking a Program Manager to partner closely with three Executive Directors for Precision Medicine Diagnostic & Supplier Quality, Safety & Medical Quality, and Quality Data Analytics and Process Management. This role drives execution of strategic priorities by integrating strategic planning, operational excellence, organizational effectiveness, communications, portfolio coordination, and transformation.
In close partnership with the RDQ Strategy & Performance and Operations Director, this role helps translate enterprise and RDQ strategic priorities into coordinated operational execution across supported capabilities while ensuring consistent approaches, templates, governance, and business processes across the organization.
Strategic Planning & Execution
- •Partner with capability leaders to develop and execute annual strategic priorities, operating plans, and measurable deliverables
- •Coordinate execution of RDQ priorities across supported capabilities through standardized templates, governance, and business processes
- •Monitor organizational objectives, milestones, and dependencies
- •Identify operational risks and recommend mitigation strategies
Business Operations
- •Co-lead planning and execution of leadership team meetings and organizational forums
- •Assist in development of presentations for governance, dashboards, decision materials, and meeting content
- •Drive follow-up of leadership decisions and action items
- •Coordinate preparation of standardized business materials, executive updates, operating review content, and leadership communications
- •Serve as the primary operational liaison between supported capability leadership and the Strategic Performance & Operations Director
- •Support Strategic Performance and Operations Director with RDQ budget planning and management
Functional Transformation and Program Management
- •Coordinate key functional initiatives related to supported capabilities
- •Partner with the Strategic Planning & Operations Director to operationalize enterprise initiatives within supported capabilities
- •Monitor timelines, deliverables, and interdependencies
- •Facilitate strategic workshops and planning sessions for key functional initiatives
- •Support implementation of transformation such as new operating models and organizational changes
- •Engage with Continuous Improvement for Organizational Change Management strategies and best practices
- •May support special projects as assigned
Operational Excellence
- •Implement standardized business processes, governance practices, templates, and tools that enable consistent execution across RDQ
- •Build and manage organizational knowledge repositories such as SharePoint and MS Teams
- •Support workforce planning and organizational capacity planning
- •Monitor organizational health metrics and recommend improvement actions
Leadership Support
- •Serve as a trusted partner to capability leadership by translating strategic direction into coordinated execution plans
- •Collaborate closely with the Strategic Performance & Operations Director and peer Program Managers
- •Think strategically while executing operationally
- •Apply continuous improvement mindset and problem-solving skills
- •Navigate ambiguity and changing priorities with agility
- •Influence without authority
Basic Qualifications
- •Doctorate degree, OR
- •Master's degree and 2 years of relevant experience in program management, business operations, quality assurance, or R&D, OR
- •Bachelor's degree and 4 years of relevant experience, OR
- •Associate's degree and 8 years of relevant experience, OR
- •High school diploma/GED and 10 years of relevant experience
Preferred Qualifications
- •Experience supporting leadership teams
- •Strong skills in program or portfolio management in a matrixed organization
- •Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail
- •Experience developing strategic roadmaps and operating plans
- •Familiarity with financial stewardship
- •Proven track record integrating global teams with effective collaboration and emotional intelligence
- •Proficiency with collaboration and AI tools including Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, SharePoint, ChatGPT, and Copilot
- •Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- •Pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or healthcare industry experience including knowledge of R&D quality and risk management
- •Lean Six Sigma and PMP certification
Compensation
Expected annual salary range: $109,640.65 - $148,337.35 USD
Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan including health and welfare plans, a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, a discretionary annual bonus program, stock-based long-term incentives, and flexible work models where possible.