Manager Business Operations Partner Neurology & IgG4-RD
Thousand Oaks, CA - USA
Job Summary
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. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline of medicines to treat cancer heart disease inflammatory conditions rare diseases and obesity and obesity-related conditions. 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.
What you will do
Lets do this. Lets change the this vital role you will support the UPLIZNA (Neurology & IgG4-RD) commercial organization by leading defined business operations workstreams developing insights that inform decisions and coordinating execution across functional partners. You will help translate brand priorities into clear plans track business performance and strengthen the operating practices that enable the team to deliver for patients.
Working closely with the UPLIZNA Business Operations Associate Director Sales Marketing Patient Services Business Analysis and Insights Finance and other cross-functional partners you will bring structure to business questions synthesize information and provide practical recommendations. This role requires strong analytical judgment disciplined project management clear communication and the ability to influence without direct authority.
Responsibilities include:
Business Partnership and Operational Support
- Partner with UPLIZNA commercial functions to understand business priorities operational needs and interdependencies.
- Support brand and functional leaders with structured analysis coordination and follow-through on agreed priorities.
- Develop a working knowledge of the UPLIZNA business customers market dynamics and commercial operating environment to inform day-to-day decisions.
- Proactively identify execution issues dependencies and opportunities within assigned areas and bring forward practical options and recommendations.
- Build effective working relationships across a complex matrixed organization and help maintain alignment among project stakeholders.
Business Performance Insights & Decision Support
- Partner with Business Analytics & Insights Finance and cross-functional stakeholders to monitor performance and answer priority business questions.
- Synthesize performance data market information and stakeholder input to identify trends risks and opportunities.
- Conduct structured analyses and scenario assessments translating findings into actionable recommendations.
- Develop executive-ready presentations business reviews and narratives that make complex information clear and support productive leadership discussions.
- Establish and track relevant performance measures for assigned initiatives and recommend actions based on results.
Strategic Planning & Execution
- Support UPLIZNA planning processes including brand planning business reviews forecasting Long Range Strategy and Quarterly Business Reviews.
- Independently lead defined strategic and/or operational initiatives and special projects/ business cases from planning through implementation.
- Develop project plans with clear deliverables owners milestones risks dependencies and measures of success.
- Coordinate cross-functional working sessions document decisions and ensure actions are completed on schedule.
- Monitor progress resolve routine execution issues and escalate material risks or decisions to the appropriate leaders.
- Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards for accuracy and follow-through.
Organizational Effectiveness
- Serve as the day-to-day project manager for strategic initiatives coordinating cross-functional work managing timelines and dependencies and driving decisions and deliverables to completion.
- Support effective governance by preparing agendas and materials maintaining decision and action tracking and coordinating follow-up.
- Identify opportunities to use AI digital capabilities and automation to improve analysis planning communication and operational efficiency.
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 collaborative and analytically minded business operator who can manage complex work communicate clearly and help cross-functional teams turn priorities into results.
Basic Qualifications
- Doctorate degree
OR
- Masters degree and 2 years of operations consulting strategy business analytics or commercial experience
OR
- Bachelors degree and 4 years of operations consulting strategy business analytics or commercial experience
OR
- Associates degree and 8 years of operations consulting strategy business analytics or commercial experience
OR
- High school diploma / GED and 10years of operations consulting strategy business analytics or commercial experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in Business Operations Strategy and Operations Commercial Excellence Consulting Analytics project management or a related commercial role.
- Commercial and business acumen with the ability to connect data and business context to practical recommendations.
- Experience supporting brand planning business reviews forecasting performance management governance or strategic initiatives.
- Analytical and structured problem-solving skills including the ability to turn unstructured business questions into clear work plans.
- Demonstrated project management experience including ownership of timelines deliverables risks dependencies and stakeholder alignment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills including experience developing and presenting materials for senior leaders.
- Ability to synthesize complex information and communicate the implications clearly to different audiences.
- Proven ability to collaborate across functions influence without direct authority and build trusted relationships in a matrixed organization.
- Strong organization and prioritization skills with careful attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
- Proactive intellectually curious and comfortable identifying problems and recommending solutions.
- Interest in applying AI automation and digital tools to improve business performance and ways of working.
- Experience in the biopharmaceutical industry rare disease or specialty markets is preferred.
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.
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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.
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.
.Salary Range
109640.65USD -148337.35USDRequired Experience:
Manager
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Amgen, a biotechnology pioneer, discovers, develops and delivers innovative human therapeutics. Our medicines have helped millions of patients in the fight against cancer, kidney disease, rheumatoid arthritis and other serious illnesses. As an organization dedicated to improving the ... View more