Strategic Planning & Operations - Senior Manager

Company: Amgen
Location: Washington
Posted on: February 1, 2026

Job Description:

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. 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. Strategic Planning & Operations Senior Manager What you will do Lets do this. Lets change the world. In this vital role you will be a key leadership role within the US Value & Access (USV&A) Contracts & Pricing organization supporting Oncology & Rare Disease, Trade & Channel, and Denosumab Brand. Reporting directly to the Associate Vice President, this role serves as a strategic partner and operational leader, enabling effective execution of business priorities in a complex, dynamic, and highly driven environment. The Senior Manager will collaborate closely with Directors and Executive Directors across USV&A, as well as critical cross-functional partners including Human Resources, Legal, Medical Affairs, Finance, Patient Services, Brand and Account teams. Success in this role requires effective communication and influencing skills, the ability to lead and manage multiple critical initiatives simultaneously, and comfort operating in a highly matrixed organization. This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity for a leader who can elevate strategic initiatives while ensuring focused execution and organizational effectiveness. Responsibilities Strategic Planning & Leadership Support Partner with senior US V&A and Brand leadership to support strategic priorities and drive implementation of initiatives and pilots that accelerate appropriate brand utilization Support strategy development and execution across USV&A Oncology, Rare Disease, Trade & Channel, and Denosumab teams Lead synthesis and sharing of insights across USV&A leadership to inform portfolio management decisions and potential changes to brand strategy Operational Excellence & Governance In collaboration with the leadership team, drive consistent execution of strategy by developing common Contracts & Pricing platforms for payers and sites of infusion and establishing standard processes within Trade & Channel, including wholesalers and specialty pharmacy Support the quarterly operating cadence, including latest estimated discount rate (LEDR) processes, brand business reviews, forecasting, and long-range scenario planning Lead bi-weekly leadership meetings, including agenda development, documentation of decisions and action items, and follow-through on commitments Cross-Functional & Field Enablement Coordinate with Market Access and C&P teams to plan and complete field-facing meetings, including Semester 1 (S1) and Semester 2 (S2) meetings Support coordination of launches, training initiatives, and conference participation Culture, Talent & Communications Lead planning and execution for all-staff town halls, including speaker coordination and executive presentation development Support and advance the organizations commitment to building an inclusive, successful culture Partner with Human Resources on talent, engagement, and organizational initiatives as needed What we expect of you We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The dynamic professional we seek is someone with these qualifications. Basic Qualifications: Doctorate degree and 2 years of relevant professional experience OR Masters degree and 4 years of relevant professional experience OR Bachelors degree and 6 years of relevant professional experience OR Associates degree and 10 years of relevant professional experience OR High school diploma / GED and 12 years of relevant professional experience Preferred Qualifications: Field leadership and/or Home Office experience Experience in US Market Access, Contracts & Pricing, Trade, and/or related commercial functions Strong understanding of US managed markets, access intermediaries, and healthcare policy Demonstrated critical thinking with the ability to translate ideas into tangible results Strong planning, analytical, project management, and organizational skills Ability to successfully manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, including executive-level presentation development Contracting and pricing experience in payer and/or provider settings 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. 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. 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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