Supplier Governance Senior Manager

Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients

At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do.

Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas –Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease– we reach millions of patients each year. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline of medicines to treat cancer, heart disease, inflammatory conditions, rare diseases, and obesity and obesity-related conditions. As a member of the Amgen team, you’ll 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, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

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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.

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will support Amgen sponsored clinical trials with a focus on key programs within Global Development Operations. You will be responsible for overseeing the performance and quality of Clinical Pharmacology CROs and laboratory suppliers and ensure alignment with Amgen's strategy and standards. You will develop strategic relationships and facilitating effective communication and collaboration among internal and external stakeholders. You will also contribute to process improvement initiatives, supplier evaluation and selection, and cross-functional projects.

• Facilitate and implement supplier governance meetings and operating reviews, monitor key performance indicators and perform issue management
• Support business functions with evaluation, selection, and startup of suppliers
• Collaborate with business leadership to identify business needs and priorities, and align supplier strategy and capabilities accordingly
• Build and maintain relationships with key internal and external partners, including study teams, functional leads, procurement, quality, compliance, and suppliers
• Lead proactive supplier risk management at portfolio and study level.
• Work with suppliers and Amgen stakeholders to identify process improvements and coordinate their development and implementation, ensuring adherence to best practices and compliance requirements
• Assist with standardizing and aligning clinical trial execution across programs and portfolio
• Support the assessment and implementation of technologies and innovations
• Lead and contribute to cross-functional initiatives and special projects
• Facilitate mentoring, training, and career development of direct reports, and manage their performance and feedback

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The professional we seek will have these qualifications.

• Doctorate degree and 2 years of Clinical experience

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• Masters degree and 4 years of Clinical experience

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• Bachelor's degree and 6 years of Clinical experience

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• Associate's degree and 10 years of Clinical experience

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• High school diploma/GED and 12 years of Clinical experience

• BS/BA/BSc in the sciences or RN
• 9 years’ work experience in life sciences or medically related field, including 6 years of biopharmaceutical clinical research experience (clinical research experience obtained working on clinical trials at a biotech, pharmaceutical or CRO company)
• Experience with Clinical Pharmacology
• Experience working in a laboratory
• Experience working with and/or oversight of suppliers working on clinical trials
• Experience with risk management
• Experience leading direct reports
• Experience working in a global, matrix organization
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices (GCP), FDA regulations and guidelines, and international regulatory requirements/guidelines
• Clinical trials execution experience
• Project management experience
• Proficiency in proactive issue management
• Experience writing and presenting clearly to Senior Management
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with a diverse audience
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, supervisory skills
• Professional collaboration and leadership 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’ll support your journey every step of the way.

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 where possible. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies.

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.