Senior Associate, Strategic Planning & Operations
- Employer
- Amgen
- Location
- Washington D.C., District of Columbia
- Start date
- Jan 30, 2025
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- Discipline
- Administration, Information Technology, Manufacturing & Production, General
- Required Education
- High School or equivalent
- Position Type
- Full time
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Job Details
Increasing demand for observational research (now commonly referred to as real-world evidence [RWE])) from regulatory and reimbursement authorities makes observational research a key component of drug development and commercialization. Amgen's Center for Observational Research (CfOR) is a global organization with an industry-leading analytical capability that generates RWE to support business needs across a products lifecycle. CfOR scientists partner with internal stakeholders and industry experts to design, conduct, interpret and publish observational research that informs decision-making from the early development of a molecule to the design of clinical trials and the safety and efficacy of Amgen medicines.
Amgen is seeking a Senior Associate, Strategic Planning & Operations, to join the Center for Observational Research (CfOR). This role will be responsible for contracting and budgets across multiple geographies. This role will work with other Amgen functional teams such as legal, global strategic sourcing, compliance, supplier governance, safety, and finance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide comprehensive support to a team of Observational Research Scientists specializing in real-world evidence projects in multiple regions.
- Collaborate closely with cross functional team, including Legal, Global Strategic Sourcing, Compliance, Supplier Governance, Safety and Finance.
- Execute and manage contracts with commercial suppliers, healthcare professionals, and academic institutions.
- Ensure engagements with (HCPs) Healthcare Professionals and healthcare organizations are fully compliant and adhere to internal Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and country-specific laws.
- Manage payment inquiries that are received from HCPs (Healthcare Professionals), Scientists, Service Providers, etc. Outcome may include further reviews, research, or triage.
- Plan and track study spend, and report changes to finance and budget holders.
- Perform supplier qualifications and assist in competitive bidding process if required.
- Conduct regular meetings with study leads to discuss operational activities.
- Identify potential department/cross functional process improvement activities.
- Track and review study milestones and deliverables ensuring accurate data population within internal systems.
- Execute financial transactions, including purchase order processing, invoice verification, payment processing, and engaging with other functions to help plan and manage resource expenses, using Anaplan, Ariba or SAP software.
- Ensure workflows for responsible areas are updated regularly.
Desirable Skills
- Well organized, ability to multitask, effectively plan and follow through on projects, and to work both independently and in teams.
- Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new concepts and tools.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively navigate ambiguity, complexity, and competing priorities in a matrixed and fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated aptitude for collaboration & relationship building.
- Self-motivated and strong organizational skills
- Strong written, analytical, and oral communication skills. Able to clearly and effectively present information.
- Reliable diligent teammate, who can work independently with minimal direction and projects a positive can do demeanour.
- Demonstrated proficiency & adaptability with related software tools (Smartsheet, Miro, Tableau, SharePoint, MS Teams, OneNote, Office 365, etc.)
Basic Qualifications:
- High school diploma and 8 years of Scientific or Operations experience OR
- Associate degree and 6 years of Scientific or Operations experience OR
- Bachelors degree and 2 years of Scientific or Operations experience OR
- Masters degree
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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 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.
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.
- 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.
Company
We are all different, yet we have this in common: our mission to serve patients. This sense of shared purpose is key to our becoming one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies. It guides us as we continue to launch new medicines and reach millions of patients worldwide.
We live the mission.
We win together.
We thrive on continual challenge.
Our team of 22,000+ scientists and professionals worldwide bring distinct perspectives and experiences to all we do. We leverage our global talent to achieve together—to research, manufacture and deliver ever-better products and greater depth to our mission.
At Amgen, there is a strong correlation between our high level of diversity and performance. Because addressing issues with a wider range of perspectives and approaches leads to more creative problem-solving. Together, we’re transforming the promise of science and biotechnology into therapies that have the power to restore health.
Connect with us to explore how you can Win, Live, and Thrive at Amgen.
- Website
- http://careers.amgen.com/
- Phone
- 805-447-1000
- Location
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Corporate Headquarters
One Amgen Center Drive
Thousand Oaks
California
91320-1799
United States
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