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Strategic Planning & Operations Director, Global Oncology Marketing (US Remote)

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What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world! In this vital role the Strategic Planning & Operations Director reports to the VP, Global Marketing/Commercial Therapeutic Area (TA) Head and is responsible for driving important strategic and operational priorities across the team. This position is a high priority position in the oncology business unit and is the leader, facilitator, and integrator of cross-therapeutic area, cross-functional and cross-regional strategic initiatives, resource management, operations plans, and communications. The individual will support the TA head as a key thought partner in shaping the organizational priorities and will participate in special strategic projects as directed by the TA head.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-Therapeutic Area Global Marketing critical initiatives and execution (capabilities evolution, Global-to-Local model initiatives, prioritization and resource optimization, goal setting, launch planning, business planning & budgeting, and portfolio management), partnering closely with TA SPOs, GCC, and others

• Works closely with the VP on TA Governance management of commercial issues/deliverables and implementing strategic oversight

• Serve as “Global to Local model” ambassador, championing operating model principles and driving consistent team solutions when challenges arise

• Act as a central team “advisor”, liaising between TA VP and team members to manage activities and drive communications across the team. Support TA head as a key thought partner and participate in special strategic projects as directed by TA head

• Shape Oncology Marketing team culture initiatives (DI&B activities, engagement plans, etc.)

• Partner with Global Value & Access, Medical, and Corp Affairs on cross-functional activities (Town Halls, etc.)

• Represent Global Oncology Marketing on cross-functional task forces and raise key issues to VP and/or members of the Oncology Marketing SLT

• Track and oversee Oncology Marketing TA resources, including headcount, and budget, partnering with Finance & Human Resources. Oncology budget coordinator direct report leads the day to day implementation.

• Represent TA on compliance committees and the implementation of SOPs and training

• Lead a team responsible for the TA budget and leadership dashboards

Win

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The strategic professional we seek is a cross functional leader with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

Doctorate degree and 4 years of sales & marketing and/or pharma consulting experience

Or

Master’s degree and 7 years of sales & marketing and/or pharma consulting experience

Or

Bachelor’s degree and 9 years of sales & marketing and/or pharma consulting experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong advocacy and communication skills

• Critical thinking, analytical and project management skills

• Goal oriented and results driven

• Ability to lead and manage projects from concept to completion

• Quick learner, proactive, takes initiative

• Strong interpersonal skills, negotiation skills, active listening, and relationship management skills

• Interface effectively with all levels, including senior management

• Ability to influence others while fostering a value-based environment of dedication and fairness

• Ability to understand, plan, and navigate in a matrix and, at times, ambiguous environment

• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to clearly and effectively present information at a leadership level

• Demonstrates creativity and foresight in anticipating and solving complex project issues

• Awareness and ability to navigate and conform to Commercialization and Corporate Governance processes

Thrive

What you can expect of us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for our teammates’ professional and personal growth and well-being.

The annual base salary range for this opportunity in the U.S. is $164,550 - $197,023.

In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan comprising 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 including:

• 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

Join Us

If you're seeking a career where you can truly make a difference in the lives of others, a career where you can work at the absolute forefront of biotechnology with the top minds in the field, you'll find it at Amgen.

Amgen, a biotechnology pioneer, discovers, develops and delivers innovative human therapeutics. Our medicines have helped millions of patients in the fight against cancers, kidney disease, rheumatoid arthritis and other serious illnesses.

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 but compete intensely to win. Together, we live the Amgen values as we continue advancing science to serve patients.

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, or disability status.

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.