Business Development Senior Manager - Alliance Management

Career Category Business Development Job Description 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. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline of medicines to treat cancer, heart disease, inflammatory conditions, rare diseases, and obesity-related conditions. 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. Business Development Senior Manager - Alliance Management What you will do: In this vital role the Business Development Senior Manager – Alliance Management will be a cross-functional leader with experience in life sciences and drug development and an individual who creates value through the effective leadership and management of strategic partnerships. The Senior Manager will report directly to the Executive Director of Alliance Management (Head of Late Stage and Commercial Alliances). Responsibilities Manages a portfolio of partnerships at all stages of their lifecycle Identifies, understands, and ensures mechanisms are in place to manage differences between Amgen and partner (e.g., on partnership strategy, operating model, processes, relative program prioritization, risk tolerance, norms, etc.) Ensures effectiveness and efficiency of partnership governance Ensures the Amgen team understands and is planning for partnership obligations including contractual commitments and key partnership deliverables Ensures Amgen decision making is informed by contract terms with partner, partner’s point of view, and any events that could alter partnership value Identifies and drives resolution of key partnership risks and issues Partners with deal team to provide strategic input into agreement negotiations Establishes credibility, trust, and respect throughout Amgen and with our partners Utilizes cross-functional knowledge, business acumen and drug development experience to engage with scientific and business leaders across Amgen What we expect of you We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The cross-functional leadership professional we seek is a strategic business partner with these qualifications. Basic Qualifications Doctorate degree and 2 years of Business Development and/or Finance experience Master’s degree and 4 years of Business Development and/or Finance experience Bachelor’s degree and 6 years of Business Development and/or Finance experience Associate’s degree and 10 years of Business Development and/or Finance experience High school diploma / GED and 12 years of Business Development and/or Finance experience Preferred Qualifications Ph.D. in Life Sciences and/or MBA Experience managing or working on partnerships with pharmaceutical and/or biotechnology organizations Experience with solution-oriented negotiations and problem solving Experience working in a drug development environment with the knowledge and ability to work with technical experts Demonstrated ability to engage with business leaders from across the organization to drive decisions Experience interpreting and applying contractual terms to manage a business relationship Experience in business development with licensing agreements and/or mergers & acquisitions Ability to interface and influence behaviors and outcomes at all levels both internally and with a partner Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to clearly and effectively present information formally and informally Strong emotional intelligence coupled with refined interpersonal and relationship management skills Strong project management and facilitation skills What you can expect of us 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: 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 Salary Range: 147,832.00 USD - 200,008.00 USD Equal Opportunity Employer 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Amgen