Strategic Planning & Operations Sr Mgr - General Medicine , Biosimilars & Regulatory Policy

Company: Amgen
Location: Washington
Posted on: February 7, 2026

Job Description:

Join Amgens Mission of Serving Patients At Amgen, if you feel like youre part of something bigger, its because you are. Our shared missionto serve patients living with serious illnessesdrives all that we do. Since 1980, weve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the worlds 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, youll 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, youll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career. Strategic Planning & Operations Sr Mgr - General Medicine, Biosimilars & Regulatory Policy What you will do Lets do this. Lets change the world. In this vital role you will partner with other Global Regulatory Affairs and Strategy (GRAAS) Strategic Planning and Operations (SPO) Sr Managers to provide flexible, high-impact support across Amgens Regulatory Affairs organization, driving and implementing department goals and initiatives, supporting senior GRAAS leaders in strategic planning and execution of department needs, and collaborating cross-functionally. The primary focus of this role is to support the Biosimilars and General Medicine therapeutic area VP and teams, and the Global Regulatory Policy & Intelligence (GRPI) AVP and teams , ensuring effective planning, governance, communication, and execution of priorities. The Senior Manager, Strategic Planning & Operations serves as a strategic and operational partner to senior Regulatory leadership. Responsibilities include: Translating strategic priorities into executable plans Driving operational excellence, Enabling effective decision-making Proactively identifying and resolving risks and issues Identifying operational objectives Developing and maintaining business relationships across GRAAS and partner organizations. Owning and evolving the operational prioritization, governance, and execution framework for supported leadership teams Key Activities: Strategic & Operational Leadership: Partner with the VP of Biosimilars & General Medicine and AVP of GRPI to define, operationalize, and track strategic priorities and annual objectives Translate leadership goals into clear operating plans, milestones, and deliverables across multiple teams Act as a trusted advisor and thought partner to senior leaders on strategy, execution risks, and organizational effectiveness Business Performance, Meetings, & Governance Drive business performance management, including tracking KPIs, progress against commitments, and identifying risks and mitigation strategies Support governance forums and team meetings including agenda development, facilitation, decision documentation, and follow-up Design, facilitate, and support key face-to-face meetings including agenda preparation and partnering with facilities and administration teams on all logistics Support budgeting, resource planning, and organizational planning activities as needed Prioritization & Portfolio Integration Own and maintain an integrated view of priorities, commitments, and dependencies across Biosimilars, General Medicine, and GRPI Facilitate prioritization and trade-off discussions, surfacing capacity constraints, risks, and cross-team impacts Proactively identify misalignment between strategic priorities and operational execution, and recommend course corrections Serve as the central point of coordination for re-prioritization in response to emerging regulatory, policy, or business changes Communications & Leadership Enablement Develop and execute leadership communication plans, including all-staff meetings, leadership updates, and executive-level presentations Facilitate preparation, archiving and distribution of internal communications, reports, and presentations Build and maintain strong partnerships with key stakeholders across GRAAS, R&D, Finance, HR, and other functions Manage and implement daily assigned tasks as requested Knowledge & Skills: Knowledge: Advanced project and program management experience, including oversight of complex deliverables, timelines, and stakeholders Basic understanding of the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry, with emphasis on Regulatory Affairs or Research and Development Knowledge to represent and evaluate strategies and to critically evaluate advice Knowledge of continuous improvement principles Experience writing and presenting clearly to Senior leadership audience 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 a leader with these qualifications. Basic Qualifications: Doctorate degree and 2 years of related experience Or Masters degree and 4 years of related experience Or Bachelors degree and 6 years of related experience Or Associates degree and 10 years of related experience Or High school diploma / GED and 12 years of related experience Preferred Qualifications: Strong verbal / written communication skills, including listening & presentation skills Strong problem-solving skills Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, ability to effectively work the matrix Ability to establish trusted partnerships with colleagues at all levels Ability to successfully prioritize a diverse workload to meet deadlines, and leadership expectations Ability to work effectively as a member of a diverse team, building appropriate relationships and maintaining confidentiality High degree of flexibility, adaptability, accountability, and professionalism What you can expect of 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, well 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. careers.amgen.com In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. 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.

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