Founded in 1980, Amgen (short for Applied Molecular Genetics) is a biotechnology firm focused on developing human therapeutics. As an employer, Amgen has been d
Research Program and Collaboration Management, Manager
Location
California
Posted
4 days ago
Salary
$115.1K - $155.8K / year
Seniority
Mid Level
Job Description
Research Program and Collaboration Management, Manager
Amgen
• Support multiple Research Project Teams in partnership with the relevant Program Team Leads (PTLs) • Establish and maintain a high-performing operating process that connects team execution tactics with program strategy • Drive core project management fundamentals, including cross-functional meeting management, agendas, minutes, decisions/actions, integrated project plans, timelines, and awareness of risks, issues, and dependencies • Enable high-quality team discussions, governance preparedness, and execution. • Apply fit-for-purpose project management to advance pipeline projects through Amgen's governance process and toward clinical candidate nomination • Support collaboration management activities and serve as a point of contact for alliance execution and agreement-related questions • Partner with Project Team Leads (PTL) to charter teams, develop core documents, establish timelines and budgets, and align project tactics with project strategy • Manage project timelines and monitor team adherence to project plans; ensure project plans and timelines are entered and updated in the enterprise system • Facilitate effective project meetings and manage change in a matrix environment • Identify resource gaps and work with the Project Team to resolve, taking appropriate action when necessary. • Drive optimal approaches across teams and develop and implement fit-for-purpose tools to efficiently support Project Teams.
Job Requirements
- Doctorate degree OR Master’s degree and 2 years of directly related experience OR Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of directly related experience OR Associate’s degree and 8 years of directly related experience OR High school diploma / GED and 10 years of directly related experience
- Advanced degree and 2+ years of research experience in either Oncology, Inflammation, Cardiovascular, Metabolic, or Rare Disease space.
- 2+ years of demonstrated fit-for-purpose project management experience supporting research programs in the biopharmaceutical industry
- Strong scientific acumen and experience advancing biotechnology/pharmaceutical research programs through a research stage-gate process
- Strong competencies in planning, project management, and organization with the ability to lead multiple activities in parallel while maintaining a focus on quality
- Creative and critical problem-solving skills with high comfort in ambiguous situations.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Experience supporting partnerships, collaborations, or alliances with pharmaceutical and/or biotechnology organizations
- Experience interpreting and applying contractual terms to support execution of a business relationship.
Benefits
- 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
- 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.
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