Enterprise Programs Management Assoc Director

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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. 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.

Enterprise Programs Manager Associate Director

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will support the successful execution of high-impact, cross-functional programs that drive enterprise transformation at Amgen. This individual will collaborate with senior program leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure delivery of complex initiatives that span multiple business and technology domains.

The ideal candidate has experience managing programs within a global matrixed environment, a strong understanding of business and technology integration, and a passion for driving measurable outcomes. This is a hands-on leadership role that balances strategy, structure, and execution, with visibility at the enterprise level.

Responsibilities:

• Support execution of enterprise-wide strategic programs, partnering with senior program leaders and cross-functional stakeholders

• Lead integrated program planning, coordination, and delivery across interdependent workstreams

• Partner with business and technology stakeholders to align programs with enterprise strategy, ensuring delivery of business outcomes

• Develop and maintain program dashboards, timelines, KPIs, and risk tracking

• Provide executive-level reporting and updates to governance committees and leadership forums

• Promote structured governance practices to ensure accountability, transparency, and progress

• Collaborate with Finance and Procurement to support program budgeting, forecasting, and compliance tracking

• Coordinate across global teams, regions, and vendors to lead dependencies and delivery risks

• Drive issue resolution and facilitate decisions across business and IT groups

• Apply structured methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid) based on program context

• Champion continuous improvement and delivery excellence within the program management function

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.

Basic Qualifications:

Doctorate degree and 3 years of Scientific and/or Operations and/or Business experience

Or

Master’s degree and 5 years of Scientific and/or Operations and/or Business experience

Or

Bachelor’s degree and 7 years of Scientific and/or Operations and/or Business experience

Or

Associate’s degree and 12 years of Scientific and/or Operations and/or Business experience

Or

High school diploma / GED and 14 years of Scientific and/or Operations and/or Business experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Seven plus of years of experience in program management, enterprise transformation, or strategic business operations

• Proven background in leading sophisticated cross-functional initiatives, ideally in biotech, pharma, or other regulated industries

• Expertise in program governance, stakeholder management, and risk mitigation

• Proficiency with tools such as Smartsheet, JIRA, ServiceNow, Power BI, or similar platforms

• Experience working in a global, matrixed organization across time zones and cultures

• Strong executive communication skills, with ability to synthesize and present to senior stakeholders

• Ability to lead collaboratively, influence without authority, and operate with a high degree of autonomy

• Familiarity with GxP, regulatory environments, or drug development processes is a plus

• PMP, PgMP, SAFe, or Agile certifications highly desirable!

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.

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, 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.

Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.

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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.

Sponsorship

Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.

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 and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease.

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, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

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.

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