Let’s get started
By clicking ‘Next’, I agree to the Terms of Service
and Privacy Policy, and consent to receive emails from Rise
Jobs / Job page
Business Performance Director and Implementation Lead image - Rise Careers
Job details

Business Performance Director and Implementation Lead

Career Category

Corporate Services

Job Description

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 Performance Director and Implementation Lead

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will be responsible for developing and managing a complex transformation implementation plan across the portfolio of Technology & Workforce Strategy initiatives, provide guidance to individual program and functional teams, and ensure consistent application of transformation principles across multiple initiatives.

This role will partner with initiative leadership and subject matter experts to co-create solutions that enable program success across Technology & Workforce Strategy initiatives, then pull those solutions through into actionable plans and implement within the organization. Areas of transformation include capability building, technology and process improvements, and culture change. This role will work closely with cross-functional leadership and consultants to ensure the change management and communications framework is fit for purpose.

The Director Business Performance and Implementation Lead will gather, analyze, and synthesize cross-functional information across a variety of sources to turn unstructured business issues and requests into appropriate transformation mapping, implementation plans, and high-quality deliverables. The incumbent will also develop program level presentations and reports that clearly summarize status, issues, implications and recommendations to key partners to inform and communicate decision making.

This role will drive and lead overall implementation of complex cross-functional projects at Amgen ensuring alignment, orchestrating a disciplined approach to solutioning, and ensuring successful implementation and execution.

The ideal candidate will also have deep expertise in project management and R&D scientific and operational subject matter, including the ability to interface with and synthesize inputs from cross-functional subject matter experts, often in highly technical fields. Initial project work will focus on R&D operational transformation, with the opportunity to flex across the Amgen enterprise in the future.

Responsibilities

  • Developing and implementing a consistent transformation methodology

  • Providing guidance to functional teams on project milestone planning and execution

  • Conduct program-level impact analysis to identify potential challenges and risks, and support the development of mitigation plans

  • Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders on implementation planning:

  • Establish metrics and evaluation criteria to measure the effectiveness of transformation and value realization metrics

  • Identify and implement best practices and lessons learned to continuously improve the transformation process.

A successful candidate is someone who adapts and thrives in a constantly evolving and fast-moving environment. While your day-to-day activities may look different, you can expect to do the following:

  • Provide expertise in transformation and implementation appropriate for the objective

  • Constructively challenge teams by providing disconfirming information and encouraging innovative problem solving

  • Coach / mentor other liaisons or subject matter experts on building change management capabilities

  • Plan and facilitate workshops and governance discussions

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The dynamic professional we seek has these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Doctorate degree and 4 years of Scientific and/or Operations and/or Business (i.e., Management Consulting) experience OR

  • Master’s degree and 7 years of Scientific and/or Operations and/or Business (i.e., Management Consulting) experience OR

  • Bachelor’s degree and 9years of Scientific and/or Operations and/or Business (i.e., Management Consulting) experience

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Strong background in biopharma with a focus on strategic problem solving and transformation

  • Certified Six Sigma Black Belt, Project Management Professional, or equivalent

  • 5+ years of cross-functional consulting and/or project management experience

  • Excellent conceptual problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to bring structure to vaguely defined problems, pragmatically scope problem solving approach, and manage execution

  • Strong leadership skills with a demonstrated ability to influence different styles

  • Ability to navigate and align stakeholders

  • Experience building strong relationships in cross-functional teams

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, including ability to storyline and prepare executive-level discussion documents

  • Strong quantitative and qualitative analytic 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, 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.

careers.amgen.com

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.

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

181,245.00 USD - 214,524.00 USD
Amgen Glassdoor Company Review
4.2 Glassdoor star iconGlassdoor star iconGlassdoor star iconGlassdoor star icon Glassdoor star icon
Amgen DE&I Review
No rating Glassdoor star iconGlassdoor star iconGlassdoor star iconGlassdoor star iconGlassdoor star icon
CEO of Amgen
Amgen CEO photo
Robert A. Bradway
Approve of CEO

Average salary estimate

$197884.5 / YEARLY (est.)
min
max
$181245K
$214524K

If an employer mentions a salary or salary range on their job, we display it as an "Employer Estimate". If a job has no salary data, Rise displays an estimate if available.

Similar Jobs
Photo of the Rise User
Amgen Hybrid US - California - Thousand Oaks
Posted 3 days ago

Amgen seeks a dynamic Executive Director to drive innovative strategies and lead initiatives for rare disease treatment access and operations.

Photo of the Rise User
Amgen Hybrid United States - Remote
Posted 3 days ago

Join Amgen as a Director of US Media to lead innovative strategies and drive commercial success in biotech.

Photo of the Rise User

Lead the Global Supplier Operations team at Capital One, driving operational excellence and fostering relationships with key partners.

Play a key role in managing TMF Operations at Deciphera, ensuring compliance and excellence in clinical documentation.

Photo of the Rise User
Kira Labs Hybrid Pompano Beach, Florida, United States
Posted 9 days ago

We're looking for a Production Planner & Inventory Controller who can enhance our manufacturing efficiency and inventory management at Kira Labs.

OKGov Hybrid Oklahoma City - 6001 N Classen Blvd
Posted 6 days ago

Become a crucial part of Service Oklahoma as an MV Laserfiche Review Specialist, ensuring the accuracy and quality of government documents.

Cox Automotive is looking for a detail-oriented Sr Mobile Vehicle Inspector to join their Manheim Express team, working remotely within New York.

Photo of the Rise User

Join Abercrombie & Fitch Co. as an Assistant Manager, where you’ll lead a dynamic team and drive exceptional customer service in a fast-paced retail environment.

Photo of the Rise User
TruFit Athletic Clubs Hybrid McAllen, Texas, United States
Posted 10 days ago

Seeking an enthusiastic Assistant General Manager at TruFit Athletic Clubs to inspire a culture of fitness and drive sales.

Photo of the Rise User
USAA Hybrid San Antonio Home Office I
Posted 4 days ago

Become an integral part of USAA's Corporate Affairs team as an Executive Operational Planning Manager, driving operational excellence in support of our mission for the military community.

Photo of the Rise User
SIXT Hybrid Miami, Florida, United States
Posted 18 hours ago

Become a key contributor to the Operations team as an Administrative Assistant at SIXT, where your administrative skills will drive efficiency.

Photo of the Rise User
BusRight Hybrid No location specified
Posted 8 days ago

As an Operations Engineer, you will leverage your technical skills to solve challenges and enhance customer success in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Photo of the Rise User
Posted 4 days ago

Become a crucial part of Sodexo's mission to create exceptional patient experiences as a Patient Experience Manager in New Haven.

Photo of the Rise User

Shape the future of digital health as a Business Operations Manager at a leading telemedicine startup.

Posted 12 days ago

Join a dynamic team at Trinny London as a Projects & Product Delivery Manager, driving the launch of innovative beauty products.

To serve patients. Amgen strives to serve patients by transforming the promise of science and biotechnology into therapies that have the power to restore health or save lives. In everything we do, we aim to fulfill our mission to serve patients....

247 jobs
MATCH
Calculating your matching score...
FUNDING
DEPARTMENTS
SENIORITY LEVEL REQUIREMENT
TEAM SIZE
EMPLOYMENT TYPE
Full-time, remote
DATE POSTED
March 30, 2025

Subscribe to Rise newsletter

Risa star 🔮 Hi, I'm Risa! Your AI
Career Copilot
Want to see a list of jobs tailored to
you, just ask me below!