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Research

Job Description

HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?

You’ve earned your degree. How will you use that achievement to reach your goals? Do more with the knowledge you’ve worked hard to acquire and the passion you already have. 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, reaching over 10 million patients worldwide. Become the professional you are meant to be in this meaningful role.

Research Operations Manager - Continuous Improvement

Live

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will be a part of the Lab Process Excellence (LPE) team within the Therapeutic Discovery department contributing as a Continuous Improvement Project Manager.

• Responsible for supporting cross-functional teams in project and relationship management, applying Lean principles and problem-solving skills to identify, track and execute process improvements for a variety of projects involving Research, third party service providers / partners
• Collaborate closely with internal cross functional teams, service providers and other Amgen partners to identify and implement process improvements to enable efficient lab operations and sustainable business performance
• Knowledge of Lean philosophy and principles, continuous improvement and problem-solving methodologies, and change management
• Manage projects within established scope, schedule, and budget, aligning project tactics with project strategy
• Coordinate, facilitate, and motivate project partners to gain alignment on project goals and deliverables
• Partner with functional SMEs and key stakeholders to define key milestones, project deliverables and timeline, identify and handle risks, ensure cross functional alignment and accountability from project initiation through completion
• Establish and lead fit for purpose project tracking and reporting mechanisms (SharePoint, Smartsheet dashboards and project management tools, etc.)
• Facilitate effective project meetings, handle change and conflict in a matrix environment
• Prepare and present key project information including proposals for decision, accomplishments and next steps for project teams and senior leadership

Win

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The type of Project Manager professional we seek is a versatile leader with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications

• Master's degree with a minimum of 3-year experience in the biotechnology-pharmaceutical industry OR
• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 5-year experience in the biotechnology-pharmaceutical industry

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a scientific field and 3+ years research experience in the biotechnology-pharmaceutical industry
• Formal project management training (e.g. PMP) and experience applying Lean philosophy and principles
• Demonstrated experience supporting vendor partnership activities
• Strong competencies in planning, project management, and organization with the ability to lead multiple activities and resources while maintaining a focus on quality
• Exceptional social skills to effectively communicate and establish relationships with a broad spectrum of audiences
• Ability to grasp general knowledge of multiple subject areas
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively (verbal and written) with various stakeholders
• Experience with or able to learn SharePoint, Smartsheet, and other software tools
• Ability to apply critical thinking, skills and knowledge to solve problems/issues
• Self-directed, flexible to adapt to a dynamic environment, and resourceful

Thrive

Some of the vast rewards of working here

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, so we work to care for our teammates’ professional and personal growth and well-being.

• Full support and career-development resources to expand your skills, enhance your expertise, and maximize your potential along your career journey
• A diverse and inclusive community of belonging, where teammates are empowered to bring ideas to the table and act
• Generous Total Rewards Plan—comprising health, finance and wealth, work/life balance, and career benefits—with compensation and benefits rated above 4 stars (out of 5) on Glassdoor

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for a career that defies imagination

Objects in your future are closer than they appear. Join us.

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