Sr Manager Strategic Planning & Operations

Career CategoryBusiness DevelopmentJob DescriptionJoin Amgen’s Mission of Serving PatientsAt 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.Strategic Planning & Operations Senior ManagerWhat you will doLet’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will act as a key advisor to CfOR senior leadership on investment decisions, trade-offs, and operational strategy.Financial & Resource StrategyLead end-to-end financial planning, forecasting, and scenario modeling aligned to global R&D processesDrive disciplined resource allocation to maximize impact of RWE investmentsEstablish scalable, standardized approaches to budget management and reportingOperations & Team LeadershipLead and develop a high-performing operations team across budgeting, contracting, supplier management, and process excellenceTranslate ambiguous business needs into structured plans, priorities, and execution roadmapsEnsure delivery of high-quality forecasts, reporting, and business insightsSupplier & External Ecosystem ManagementOversee strategic supplier relationships supporting external and internal researchPartner with Global Strategic Sourcing (GSS) to optimize contracting, performance, and value deliveryDrive best practices in supplier strategy and governanceCross-functional LeadershipPartner with GSS, Legal, Finance, Medical, Health Economics, and R&D Strategy & Operations to align on priorities and executionRepresent CfOR in enterprise initiatives, governance and operating reviewsLead or influence process improvement and transformation effortsInsights & Decision SupportDeliver executive-level reporting, dashboards, and business reviewsConduct root cause analyses to inform decisions and continuous improvementEnable data-driven decision-making across CfOR leadershipWhat we expect of youWe are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The professional we seek is a leader with these qualifications.Basic Qualifications:Doctorate degree and 2 years of budget and contracting experience OrMaster’s degree and 4 years of budget and contracting experience OrBachelor’s degree and 6 years of budget and contracting experience OrAssociate’s degree and 10 years of budget and contracting experience OrHigh school diploma / GED and 12 years of budget and contracting experiencePreferred Qualifications:MBA or Master’s Degree with 10 years of work experience in the biopharmaceutical industry with 4 or more years of that experience in R&D with good knowledge of clinical development, financial budgeting, and workforce strategiesLeadership & influence - Proven experience leading teams and developing talent. Strong influencing and stakeholder management skills across functions and levelsStrategic thinking & problem solving - Ability to structure and solve ambiguous problems with pragmatic, high-impact solutions. Experience operating in complex, matrixed R&D environmentsExecution & operations - Strong program and project management skills with demonstrated end-to-end delivery. Experience in financial planning, budgeting, and workforce/resource strategyCommunication - Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with ability to engage senior leadershipTechnical / tools - Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Smartsheet, and modern productivity tools (including generative AI)What you can expect of usAs 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.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,