Strategic Planning and Operations Senior Manager

Role Description

The Strategic Planning and Operations Senior Manager is a role in the US Market Access Team (MAT) organization that reports directly to the functional Associate Vice President of MAT. The candidate will frequently interact with numerous Directors/Executive Directors within USV&A and critical cross-functional partners in Human Resources, Law, Medical Affairs, and Finance. Accordingly, the candidate must be able to communicate well with others, lead and manage projects effectively, and motivate and coordinate our team to achieve outcomes in a complicated business.

This is a challenging and rewarding role. This position will require you to demonstrate key leadership traits to not only elevate our strategic initiatives but also support the development, coordination, and implementation of programs that impact the effectiveness of the MAT organization within USV&A. This includes:

• Strategy development and implementation
• Semester meetings and launches
• Training initiatives
• Conference coordination
• Subscription and vendor management
• Leadership to schedule and organize speakers and presentations for MAT Townhalls
• Work with Sales Ops and Incentive comp as needed
• Field communications
• Pilot programs
• Managing budget/expenses for the MAT organization

What You Will Accomplish:

• Partner with senior MAT and V&A leadership to develop strategies/priorities and implement successful initiatives/pilots that drive acceleration of appropriate brand utilization.
• Lead the sharing of insights across USV&A leadership to ensure effective portfolio management as well as inform potential changes to brand strategy.
• Lead and support cross-functional organizational SLT meetings and facilitate cross-functional alignment and problem-solving on key business issues and opportunities.
• Oversee our existing commitment to building an outstanding and inclusive culture for the MAT.
• Support QBRs and monthly MAT LT meetings via the development of agendas, capturing minutes, and action items.
• Planning and execution of sales meetings including: S1 and S2, as well as ensure MAT.

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree in engineering, business management or life science and 2 years of experience in Operations/life science industry OR
• Master’s degree in engineering, business management or life science and 4 years of experience in Operations/life science industry OR
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business management or life science and 6 years of experience in Operations/life science industry OR
• Associate’s degree & 10 years of experience in Operations/life science OR
• High school diploma / GED & 12 years of experience in Operations/life science

Requirements

• Field leadership and/or Home Office experience
• Strong planning, analytical, leadership, administration and project management skills
• Thorough understanding of US managed markets/access intermediaries
• Ability to successfully handle multiple projects at once
• Well-organized
• Ability to think strategically and translate ideas into results
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
• Working knowledge of various Sales Operations systems, including incentive compensation

Benefits

• 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, including remote work arrangements, where possible

Company Description

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.