HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?
If you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. At Amgen, our shared mission—to serve patients—drives all that we do. It is key to our becoming one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies. We are global collaborators who achieve together—researching, manufacturing, and delivering ever-better products that reach over 10 million patients worldwide. It’s time for a career you can be proud of.
Business Development Senior Manager - Alliance Management
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What you will do
Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. 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 Director of Alliance Management.
Amgen is seeking a Business Development Senior Manager – Alliance Management preferably to be located in the Thousand Oaks area, or west coast however we are also open to remote US.
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
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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 Business Development and/or Finance experience
Or
Master’s degree and 4years of Business Development and/or Finance experience
Or
Bachelor’s degree and 6 years of Business Development and/or Finance experience
Or
Associate’s degree and 10 years of Business Development and/or Finance experience
Or
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 internal and external partners
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
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What you can expect of us
As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for our teammates’ professional and personal growth and well-being.
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.
Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan comprising 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 including:
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 and bi-annual company-wide shutdowns
Flexible work models, including remote work arrangements, where possible
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