Program Manager - RDQ

About the role

Amgen is looking for a Program Manager who partners closely with three Executive Directors covering Precision Medicine Diagnostic and Supplier Quality, Safety and Medical Quality, and Quality Data Analytics and Process Management. The role translates enterprise and RDQ strategic priorities into coordinated operational execution, with consistent templates, governance and business processes across the organization.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute annual strategic priorities, operating plans and measurable deliverables with capability leaders
• Coordinate execution of RDQ priorities through standardized templates, governance and business processes, and monitor milestones and dependencies
• Identify operational risks and recommend mitigation strategies
• Co-lead planning and execution of leadership team meetings and organizational forums, and prepare governance dashboards, decision materials and executive updates
• Follow up on leadership decisions and action items, and act as the main liaison between capability leadership and the Strategic Performance and Operations Director
• Support RDQ budget planning and management
• Coordinate functional initiatives, facilitate workshops, and support implementation of transformation such as new operating models
• Implement standardized processes, governance and tools, build knowledge repositories (SharePoint, MS Teams), and monitor organizational health metrics
• Support workforce and capacity planning, and influence without authority in a fast-paced environment

Required profile

• Doctorate, or Master's degree with 2 years of relevant experience (program management, business operations, quality assurance, R&D), or Bachelor's degree with 4 years, or Associate's degree with 8 years, or high school diploma/GED with 10 years of relevant experience
• Preferred: experience supporting leadership teams, strong program or portfolio management in a matrixed organization, and experience developing strategic roadmaps and operating plans
• Preferred: pharmaceutical, biotechnology or healthcare experience, including R&D quality and risk management

Required skills

• Preferred: proficiency with collaboration and AI tools such as PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, SharePoint, ChatGPT and Copilot
• Preferred: Lean Six Sigma and PMP certification

What we offer

• Competitive benefits and a Total Rewards plan with health and welfare plans and financial plans
• Salary range posted for the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico); actual pay varies with skills, experience and qualifications