Strategic Planning & Operations Director, Global Development Operations

Company: Amgen
Location: Thousand Oaks
Posted on: February 23, 2026

Job Description:

Join Amgens Mission of Serving Patients At Amgen, if you feel like youre part of something bigger, its because you are. Our shared missionto serve patients living with serious illnessesdrives all that we do. Since 1980, weve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the worlds 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, youll 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, youll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career. Strategic Planning & Operations Director, Global Development Operations What you will do Lets do this. Lets change the world. In this vital role you will leads the company's strategic planning initiatives and oversees its operational performance, working with leaders across the organization to implement the strategic vision. Amgens Global Development Operations (GDO) organization delivers high quality data to advance our pipeline through strong customer partnership and operational excellence in study execution. The Strategic Planning & Operations (SP&O) Director will partner with the GDO senior leadership team and cross-functional teams to lead execution of organizational plans, engagement and communication plans, day-to-day business operations and presentations to internal and external stakeholders. The Global Development Operations SP&O Director is key in driving alignment across R&D strategies, portfolio priorities, organizational objectives, budget and resourcing. This leader will be accountable for leading a team of SP&O professionals. Key responsibilities of this position will include the following: In partnership with the Global Development Operations SVP, lead and effectively organize high functioning meetings and orchestrate townhalls, events and presentations to drive engagement and sense of purpose that align with the organizations goals Collaborate with AVP, GDO Operational Excellence Execution, Human Resources, Finance and other business partners to execute organizational priorities or define options and actions to support prioritization decisions Serve as a key liaison between Global Development Operations SVP, Global Development Operations leaders and other key stakeholders to drive alignment on priorities, communicate decisions and progress actions In partnership with AVP, Operational Excellence will gather, analyze, and synthesize cross-functional information across a variety of sources to maintain knowledge of Global Development Operation execution model, initiatives and portfolio assets to identify hot spots for senior leadership team discussion, alignment to a strategic business plan and subsequent goals and objectives for GDO. Leverage such materials to prepare executive status updates and presentations Assure the SP&O team deliver a consistent framework across the GDO function for the execution the operational plans for GDO to include the resource management plan, the communication and engagement plan, the capability plan, training requirements and to support the delivery of the functional budget and financial targets as appropriate to enable effective summarization of drivers, trends and metrics Leverage the SP&O team to assure we understand the pulse of GDO staff across the globe and incorporate their feedback and needs in our operational plans Mentor, manage and develop a high-performing team that deliver on business operations and oversee administrative support strategies for Global Development Operations Represent Global Development Operations and provide subject matter expertise to cross-functional initiatives and provide insights to inform initiative objectives and decisions Contribute to high-impact cross-functional/functional initiatives of strategic importance to the business and execute any other emerging tasks requested by the Global Development Operations SVP What we expect of you We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The qualified professional we seek is a leader with these qualifications. Basic Qualifications: Doctorate degree and 4 years experience in biopharma setting, OR Master's degree and 7 years experience in biopharma setting, OR Bachelor's degree and 9 years experience in biopharma setting Preferred Qualifications: MBA., PhD, PharmD, or Masters Degree with 10 years work experience in life sciences or biopharmaceutical industry, preferably with 4 or more years of experience in R&D Proven leader who has experience leading cross-functional teams and complex programs related to the biopharmaceutical industry Demonstrated expertise in transforming complex information into clear and concise messages for diverse audiences throughout the organization Excellent conceptual problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to bring structure to vaguely defined problems, pragmatically scope problem solving approach, and manage execution Proficiency in data analysis to identify trends, present actionable insights and define key performance indicators relevant to business objectives Excellent cross-functional communication skills and a decisive yet affiliative leadership style to drive results while maintaining relationships Strong influencing skills with a demonstrated ability to influence different styles and individuals at multiple levels in organization Demonstrated organization management experience including developing and mentoring staff 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, well 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. careers.amgen.com In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. 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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