Business Development Senior Manager - Alliance Management

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Business Development Senior Manager - Alliance Management
What You Will Do
Lets do this. Lets change the world. In this vital role the Business Development Senior Manager Alliance Management will be a cross-functional leader with experience in life sciences and drug development and an individual who creates value through the effective leadership and management of strategic partnerships. The Senior Manager will report directly to the Executive Director of Alliance Management (Head of Late Stage and Commercial Alliances).

Responsibilities

Manages a portfolio of partnerships at all stages of their lifecycle

Identifies, understands, and ensures mechanisms are in place to manage differences between Amgen and partner (e.g. on partnership strategy, operating model, processes, relative program prioritization, risk tolerance, norms, etc.)

Ensures effectiveness and efficiency of partnership governance

Ensures the Amgen team understands and is planning for partnership obligations including contractual commitments and key partnership deliverables

Ensures Amgen decision making is informed by contract terms with partner, partners point of view, and any events that could alter partnership value

Identifies and drives resolution of key partnership risks and issues

Partners with deal team to provide strategic input into agreement negotiations

Establishes credibility, trust, and respect throughout Amgen and with our partners

Utilizes cross-functional knowledge, business acumen and drug development experience to engage with scientific and business leaders across Amgen

What We Expect Of You
We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The cross-functional leadership professional we seek is a strategic business partner with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications
Doctorate degree and 2 years of Business Development and/or Finance experience

Or

Masters degree and 4years of Business Development and/or Finance experience

Or

Bachelors degree and 6 years of Business Development and/or Finance experience

Or

Associates degree and 10 years of Business Development and/or Finance experience

Or

High school diploma / GED and 12 years of Business Development and/or Finance experience

Preferred Qualifications

Ph.D. in Life Sciences and/or MBA

Experience managing or working on partnerships with pharmaceutical and/or biotechnology organizations

Experience with solution-oriented negotiations and problem solving

Experience working in a drug development environment with the knowledge and ability to work with technical experts

Demonstrated ability to engage with business leaders from across the organization to drive decisions

Experience interpreting and applying contractual terms to manage a business relationship

Experience in business development with licensing agreements and/or mergers & acquisitions

Ability to interface and influence behaviors and outcomes at all levels both internally and with a partner

Excellent verbal and written communication skills including ability to clearly and effectively present information formally and informally

Strong emotional intelligence coupled with refined interpersonal and relationship management skills

Strong project management and facilitation skills

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.

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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