Strategic Planning and Operations Manager

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Strategic Planning and Operations Manager - External Supply - Network Strategy and Risk

What you will do

Let's do this. Let's change the world. In this role, you will operate at the intersection of strategic operations and advanced analytics, driving both business decision-making and data-driven insights across External Supply.

Strategic Planning & Operations

• Lead site selection, business case development, and supplier strategy for contract manufacturing organizations (CDMOs)

• Drive New Product Introduction (NPI) and technology transfer activities into external manufacturing and supplier sites

• Partner cross-functionally (Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, Process Development, and Strategic Sourcing) to:

  • Conduct landscape assessments and supplier evaluations
  • Lead RFP development and proposal assessments
  • Perform due diligence and risk assessments
  • Develop financial analyses and recommendations for leadership

• Build and manage complex project plans, ensuring delivery on scope, timeline, cost, and quality

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, consistency, and execution across External Supply

• Develop and advance business processes and strategies supporting External Supply goals

Data analytics & digital capabilities to enable External Supply strategic planning & operations

• Design, develop, and maintain data pipelines and analytics solutions supporting External Supply operations

• Build dashboards, reports, and visualizations to provide actionable insights to business stakeholders and leadership

• Analyze complex datasets to identify trends, risks, and opportunities that support External Supply operations

• Apply advanced analytics and AI-enabled techniques to enhance decision-making and business process compliance and efficiency

• Define KPIs and translate business needs into scalable analytical solutions

• Improve data quality, governance, and usability, applying FAIR data principles including improving metadata, lineage, standardization, and reuse

• Collaborate with digital/IT teams to deploy and enhance analytics tools, AI solutions, and reporting capabilities

• Communicate insights clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences

Why This Role is Unique

This role combines:

• Strategic influence (supplier strategy, business cases)

• Technical depth (data pipelines, analytics, AI-driven insights)

You will directly shape how External Supply decisions are made-both through operational leadership and data-driven intelligence.

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The dynamic professional we seek is an individual with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

Doctorate degree OR

Master's degree and 2 years of project/program management and data analytics/data science experience OR

Bachelor's degree and 4 years of project/program management and data analytics/data science experience OR

Associate's degree and 8 years of project/program management and data analytics/data science experience OR

High school diploma / GED and 10 years of project/program management and data analytics/data science experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in biopharmaceutical manufacturing, or other regulated environments

• Knowledge of External Supply, contract manufacturing, and/or supply chain operations

• Demonstrated expertise in:

  • Technology transfer and new product introduction processes
  • Strategic planning, business case development, and financial analysis
  • Data analytics tools (e.g., SQL, Python, Power BI/Tableau)
  • Data modeling, governance, and pipeline development

• Experience with advanced analytics, AI enabled solutions, machine learning, or predictive statistical modeling

• Strong ability to translate data into business insights and decisions

• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills

• Proven ability to manage complex, cross-functional initiatives in fast-paced environments

What you can expect from 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, 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 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.

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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. Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Salary Range
109,640.65USD -148,337.35 USD