Associate Director - Business Operations Partner, Rheumatology and Nephrology

About the role

Amgen is looking for an Associate Director to act as Business Operations Partner to the RDBU Rheumatology and Nephrology. The role serves as a trusted strategic advisor to the General Manager and Brand Leadership Team, turning insights into action by identifying growth opportunities and linking strategy to execution. It works closely with the Business Operations Director, Commercial Data & Analytics, Finance and cross-functional partners.

Key responsibilities

• Act as a strategic business partner to the General Manager and Brand Leadership Team, integrating commercial insights, market dynamics, financial perspectives, customer feedback and competitive intelligence into the Business Unit strategy.
• Identify business opportunities, performance gaps and emerging risks, challenge assumptions and give an objective, data-driven perspective on business decisions.
• Partner with Commercial Data & Analytics and Finance to turn data into insights, monitor performance, support scenario planning and executive decision-making, and create executive-ready presentations and business narratives.
• Support Business Unit planning including brand planning, business reviews, forecasting, Long Range Strategy and Quarterly Business Reviews, and turn priorities into execution plans with owners, milestones and success measures.
• Establish feedback loops and performance metrics, coordinate cross-functional alignment and lead or support strategic projects and initiatives.
• Introduce structure, governance and best practices into the Business Partnership function and share lessons learned across Business Units.

Required profile

• Basic qualification: doctorate with 3 years, master's with 5 years, bachelor's with 7 years, associate's with 12 years, or high school diploma with 14 years of operations, strategy, business analytics or commercial experience.
• Preferred: experience in Business Operations, Strategy & Operations, Commercial Excellence, Consulting, Analytics or similar commercial roles.
• Strong commercial acumen, analytical and problem-solving skills, and proven ability to influence cross-functional teams in a matrixed organization.

Required skills

• Analytical capabilities and use of analytics, forecasting and performance data to identify growth opportunities.
• Executive communication, storytelling and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and to leverage AI and digital capabilities.

What we offer

• A competitive annual salary range (posted separately for the U.S., excluding Puerto Rico).
• Health, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and a retirement and savings plan with company contributions.
• Discretionary annual bonus or sales-based incentive plan, stock-based long-term incentives, and flexible work models where possible.