Amgen Inc

Human Resources Director, Global Development

Amgen Inc$167K — $226K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Doctorate degree and 4+ years of HR experience or Master's with 7+ years or Bachelor's with 9+ years
  • Strong business acumen, analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Proven ability to influence and coach leaders effectively
  • Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR regulations

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, aligning HR strategies with business goals
  • Develop and execute strategies to enhance organizational effectiveness and employee engagement
  • Coach leaders on HR and business challenges to improve team performance
  • Lead workforce assessment and succession planning initiatives
  • Drive talent management processes in collaboration with HR Centers of Excellence
  • Lead organizational design and change management efforts
  • Foster an inclusive culture aligned with company mission and values

Benefits

  • Comprehensive employee benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions
  • Discretionary annual bonus program and sales-based incentive plans
  • Stock-based long-term incentives
  • Award-winning time-off plans and flexible work models
Full Job Description
Career Category
Human Resources
Job Description

Human Resources Business Partner, Director

What you will do

Let's do this. Let's change the world. In this senior leadership role, you will shape and deliver people strategies that drive business performance, organizational effectiveness, and talent outcomes across Amgen's Global Development team.

In a fast-paced environment, the HR Director delivers practical solutions to complex business and talent challenges and helps leaders navigate growth and change.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic HR Business Partnership
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to the Senior Vice President and his extended cross-functional senior leadership team, aligning people strategies to evolving business priorities and enterprise goals.
  • Develop and execute HR strategies that strengthen organizational effectiveness, leadership capability, employee engagement, and business performance.
  • Coach leaders on HR and business issues to accelerate change and improve team effectiveness.


Workforce and Talent Development
  • Work with senior leaders to assess workforce capabilities, identify talent needs, and build forward-looking workforce and succession strategies.
  • Lead talent management initiatives including leadership development, succession planning, organizational capability building, engagement, and retention.
  • Partner with HR Centers of Excellence on compensation, talent planning, culture, diversity and inclusion, and workforce strategies.
  • Drive the attraction, development, and retention of top talent in partnership with Talent Acquisition and business leaders.


Organizational Transformation and Change Leadership
  • Lead organizational design efforts with leadership teams to improve agility, scalability, and business effectiveness.
  • Lead and influence large-scale transformation and change management initiatives across therapeutic areas and commercial functions.
  • Use data, analytics, and organizational insights to inform decisions, surface trends, and drive continuous improvement.


Employee Engagement and HR Excellence
  • Foster a high-performing, engaged, and inclusive culture aligned with Amgen's mission and values.
  • Ensure alignment with employment laws, HR policies, and business practices while balancing business objectives with a strong employee experience.
  • Stay current on external talent and organizational trends, bringing practical, innovative thought leadership to the business and HR organization.


Cross-Functional Partnership and HR Leadership
  • Align HR and business partners to deliver integrated, enterprise-level solutions.
  • This role will have one direct report and will actively invest in coaching, mentoring, and developing HR talent.
  • Contribute to the broader HR organization by sharing best practices, thought leadership, and innovative approaches that strengthen HR impact across the enterprise.


What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The Human Resources Business Partner will bring an exceptional blend of business savvy and empathy to ensure that we are making the best talent decisions for both our employees and our stakeholders.

Basic Qualifications:

Doctorate degree and 4+ years of Human Resources experience

OR

Master's degree and 7+ years of Human Resources experience

OR

Bachelor's degree and 9+ years of Human Resources experience

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience coaching and influencing leaders to drive organizational effectiveness and change.
  • Experience in HR site leadership in a complex business environment.
  • Experience partnering with HR Centers of Excellence on talent planning, leadership development, compensation, and workforce strategy.
  • Demonstrated ability to translate business priorities into strategic and practical HR solutions.
  • Strong knowledge of employment laws, HR regulations, and relevant business practices.
  • Strong business acumen, analytical/problem-solving skills, and project/program management capability.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to build credibility and influence at senior levels.
  • Proven ability to collaborate across HR and business functions and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.


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, 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.

Salary Range
167,444.90USD -226,543.10 USD

About Amgen Inc

Amgen is a biotechnology company that develops and manufactures human therapeutics for various illnesses and diseases. The company is values-based and deeply rooted in science and innovation to transform new ideas and discoveries into medicines for patients with serious diseases. They offer products for treating illness in the areas of oncology/hematology, cardiovascular, inflammation, bone health, nephrology, and neuroscience.

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Size
24,200 employees
Market Cap
$141.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$7.2 billion
Founded
1980
5 Year Trend
+2.5%
Revenue
$25.4 billion
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