Business Development Manager

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Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients

At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do.

Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas –Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease– we reach millions of patients each year. As a member of the Amgen team, you’ll 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, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

Business Development Manager

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will support the Amgen External Research & Development Rare Disease group. This operations-focused role includes reviewing, screening, and processing potential investment opportunities, as well as supporting portfolio management and competitive intelligence efforts. The position requires meticulous attention to detail and professional acumen, as it involves frequent communication with external parties and internal collaborators. This role is critical in identifying innovative opportunities for strategic investment, with the ultimate goal of helping more patients and creating value for stakeholders across the organization.

Daily responsibilities include:

• Act as a key member of various deal teams to support the diligence and execution of Rare Disease M&A or licensing deals
• Distill insights, investment recommendations, deal analysis and thematic observations into executive-friendly presentations for senior leadership
• Evaluate incoming Rare Disease opportunities by presenting high level summaries to the team and communicating our decisions with external parties appropriately
• Maintain database of all Rare Disease opportunities and relevant information in a central repository for the Business Development organization
• Communicating with external parties about status, feedback and Q&A during evaluations
• Provide operational support for the Rare Disease External R&D team, including running key meetings, creating draft slide decks, collating input, taking notes during meetings, coordinating team member assignments for assessments, etc.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Coordinate across the broader External R&D team to deliver executive-friendly presentations to inform senior leadership of ongoing BD opportunities
• Support various strategic projects that enhance Rare Disease External R&D capabilities

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The science-based professional we seek is an individual with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

Doctorate degree

Or

Master’s degree and 2 years of Scientific Research Experience in Biologic Sciences

Or

Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of Scientific Research Experience in Biologic Sciences

Or

Associate’s degree and 8 years of Scientific Research Experience in Biologic Sciences

Or

High school diploma / GED and 10 years Scientific Research Experience in Biologic Sciences

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong scientific knowledge/academic background
• Solid scientific analysis and interpretation skills for decision-making and problem solving
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills including verbal, written and listening
• Interest in learning
• Project management and multi-tasking skills, proficiency in database management, data entry, and MS Office tools
• Ability to search and retrieve information from databases, internet and other external sources
• Ability to work effectively in teams and individually

What you can expect from 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, including remote and hybrid work arrangements, where possible

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.

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. Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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