Sr Manager Strategic Planning & Operations

Company: Amgen
Location: Thousand Oaks
Posted on: March 29, 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 Senior Manager What you will do Lets do this. Lets 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 Strategy Lead end-to-end financial planning, forecasting, and scenario modeling aligned to global R&D processes Drive disciplined resource allocation to maximize impact of RWE investments Establish scalable, standardized approaches to budget management and reporting Operations & Team Leadership Lead and develop a high-performing operations team across budgeting, contracting, supplier management, and process excellence Translate ambiguous business needs into structured plans, priorities, and execution roadmaps Ensure delivery of high-quality forecasts, reporting, and business insights Supplier & External Ecosystem Management Oversee strategic supplier relationships supporting external and internal research Partner with Global Strategic Sourcing (GSS) to optimize contracting, performance, and value delivery Drive best practices in supplier strategy and governance Cross-functional Leadership Partner with GSS, Legal, Finance, Medical, Health Economics, and R&D Strategy & Operations to align on priorities and execution Represent CfOR in enterprise initiatives, governance and operating reviews Lead or influence process improvement and transformation efforts Insights & Decision Support Deliver executive-level reporting, dashboards, and business reviews Conduct root cause analyses to inform decisions and continuous improvement Enable data-driven decision-making across CfOR leadership What we expect of you We 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 Or Masters degree and 4 years of budget and contracting experience Or Bachelors degree and 6 years of budget and contracting experience Or Associates degree and 10 years of budget and contracting experience Or High school diploma / GED and 12 years of budget and contracting experience Preferred Qualifications: MBA or Masters 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 strategies Leadership & influence - Proven experience leading teams and developing talent. Strong influencing and stakeholder management skills across functions and levels Strategic thinking & problem solving - Ability to structure and solve ambiguous problems with pragmatic, high-impact solutions. Experience operating in complex, matrixed R&D environments Execution & operations - Strong program and project management skills with demonstrated end-to-end delivery. Experience in financial planning, budgeting, and workforce/resource strategy Communication - Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with ability to engage senior leadership Technical / tools - Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Smartsheet, and modern productivity tools (including generative AI) 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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