Strategic Planning and Operations Manager - Business Cases

What you will do

Let’s do this! Let’s change the world! In this vital role you will report into the Amgen Ohio (AOH) Portfolio Management Office (PMO) under Business Performance (BP), developing business cases for new product introduction (NPI) and product lifecycle (LCM)/ Patient Impact Extension (PIE) projects.

This role requires an individual who has a deep, end-to-end understanding of multiple business functions, and will play a critical role in advancing the business needs and strategic success of AOH. The successful candidate for this role will be required to develop a very strong network and working relationship with several cross-functional stakeholders, including Operations Strategy & Business Resilience (OSBR), Global Operations Leads (GOLs), Product Delivery Teams (PDTs), Finance, Supply Chain and Corporate Engineering, as well as all site functional teams at AOH. The selected candidate will be expected to adapt to different roles and responsibilities. They should be able to work independently as an individual contributor and take on managerial responsibilities if required. This flexibility is important in ensuring that the candidate can effectively contribute to the team and organization in various capacities.

• Under supervision of the BP/ PMO leader, lead business cases for the site, including, but not limited to, product lifecycle projects portfolio, continuous improvement projects portfolio, digital technologies projects portfolio, capital projects portfolio, etc., identify competing priorities and resource constraints for prompt decision making.
• Represent AOH in interactions with Process Development, Global Supply Chain, OSBR, GOLs, Engineering Capital team, Finance, PDTs, etc. for product strategies impacting Amgen Ohio and support the business case process to ensure holistic impact assessments for the site.
• Manage all aspects of business case(s), to include planning, implementation, monitoring, completion, and follow-up, as well as technical and financial requirements.
• Manage competing timelines and prioritize critical tasks.
• Establish and achieve standards for work quality and quantity.
• Assess business case issues and develop solutions to meet scientific, productivity, quality and client satisfaction goals and objectives.
• Assist in technical, financial, and organizational issues by researching issues, providing recommendations, and maintaining document archives.
• Identify and anticipate schedule slips or changes and analyze the costs and resource impact.
• Develop and implement tools, techniques, and processes to provide or create information to enable informed decision making within the teams.
• Actively participate in directing the evolution and defining the role of the business case.
• Ensure the business case goals and objects are well understood by the various functional areas.
• Engage with AOH SLT, functional leaders, sub team leaders and other members of management at AOH to obtain their continued input and feedback on the benefits, needs, and issues associated with the business case portfolio.
• Recommend and develop operational or process improvements for the performance and successful functioning of the team.
• Ensure work complies with regulatory requirements and approved guidelines relevant to area of responsibility.
• Participate in required meetings, activities, and related projects and relevant interdepartmental activities.
• Anticipate resource needs and timely communicate to management sponsors.

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 dynamic leader with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

Doctorate Degree

Or

Master’s degree and 2 years of Project Management and/or Operations and/or Business experience

Or

Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of Project Management and/or Operations and/or Business experience

OR

Associate’s degree and 8 years of  Project Management and/or Operations and/or Business experience
OR 

High school diploma / GED and 10 years of Project Management and/or Operations and/or Business experience

Beyond that, preferred qualifications are:

• Experience managing programs and/or project portfolios.
• Experience in developing and successfully implementing cross-functional strategic programs across a network of operational sites.
• Experience working in a global environment, with the demonstrated ability to collaborate closely/communicate effectively at different management levels.
• Executive presence with a strategic thinking skill set and continuous improvement mentality.
• Proficient user of software applications (AI, Excel, PowerPoint, Smartsheet).
• Excellent organizational, leadership, team building and change management skills. This may include negotiating, budgeting, goal setting, resource planning and decision-making.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated, proactive, independent and adaptable. Flexible to adjust workload based on changing priorities.

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.

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.

Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.

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