Associate Director, Strategic Planning – Operations

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Associate Director managing Quality Strategy Organization at Amgen focusing on patient initiatives. Overseeing projects in Global Quality portfolio supporting GxP operating model.

Responsibilities:

  • As a member of the Global Quality Strategy organization team, this individual will manage projects and initiatives in Global Quality portfolio in support of the end-to-end GxP operating model.
  • Partner with cross functional senior management to ensure successful execution, tracking and value realization of critical initiatives and projects aligned with Global Quality GxP operating model.
  • Stand up, own and facilitate governance and processes intended to advance Global Quality strategy and objectives.
  • Perform analysis to identify improvement opportunities and make recommendations to management.
  • Apply emerging technologies, such as AI, to the lifecycle management of global Quality projects and strategic initiatives.
  • Analyze critical path items and constraints to schedules, recommending solutions to remove any roadblocks using a proactive approach.
  • Identify core KPIs aligned with pivotal initiatives and projects.
  • Provide leadership to key initiatives and strategic projects, including driving program management, content creation, and presentation.
  • Continuously track and communicate progress and adherence to strategic initiatives and projects.

Requirements:

  • Doctorate degree and 3 years of Quality and/or Operational Excellence experience OR Master’s degree and 5 years of Quality and/or Operational Excellence experience OR Bachelor’s degree and 7 years of Quality and/or Operational Excellence experience OR Associate’s degree and 12 years of Quality and/or Operational Excellence experience OR High school diploma / GED and 14 years of Quality and/or Operational Excellence experience
  • Direct experience partnering with and influencing leadership and customers
  • Direct experience in cross-functional business operations and strategic project management role
  • Ability to effectively present ideas and document complex concepts and processes in both written & oral communication
  • Understanding of Quality and GxP
  • Demonstrated ability to execute and manage complex projects and programs
  • Experience with continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen
  • Understanding of emerging technologies, such as AI, and their application to day-to-day activities
  • Strong and broad understanding of Global Quality functional interdependencies.
  • Highly structured and organized
  • Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships with customers and supporting functions (e.g., Technology, Finance)
  • Adapting and thriving in a rapidly changing and fast-moving environment
  • Models good Decision-making behaviors and reinforces proper decision making and meeting management according to DAI framework
  • Independent, motivated, and proactive team member with experience in a matrixed, highly fluid environment
  • Ability to foster collaboration, work effectively on cross-functional teams and consistently deliver on-time while serving as a role model for Amgen values and leadership attribute.

Benefits:

  • 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
  • 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.