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Executive Director, Patient Access & Reimbursement (Medical Benefit)

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role, the Executive Director, Patient Access & Reimbursement (Medical Benefit) is part of the Patient Access and Reimbursement leadership team and reports to Head of Patient Access and Reimbursement. This role leads the teams responsible for shaping the current and future strategy for the Medical Benefit portfolio.

Key areas of responsibility include:

• Provide oversight, leadership, and direction with respect to the patient access strategy and overall fulfillment journey for brands under the medical benefit, including Bone, Tezspire, Nephrology, Oncology, Retina, Avsola
• Oversee development, maintenance, and execution of access plans on all covered products
• Engage with brand leads and relevant GMs to ensure alignment and consistency with overarching brand strategy
• Promote an environment of innovation and continuous improvement in helping patients gain access to Amgen medicines
• Demonstrate a commitment to team well-being and development.
• Ensure teams are operating compliantly
• Establish team-level goals and priorities to accomplish and how to measure and track success
• Collaborate with US Value and Access and other cross functional teams/peers to deliver broader access goals for the respective brands
• Collaborate with Patient Access and Reimbursement Leadership team in support of vision and team
• Lead, develop, and overall inspire a team working toward the same mission and goals

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The professional we seek is a leader with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

• Doctorate degree & 6 years of Access, Marketing, and/or Sales Leadership experience OR
• Master’s degree & 10 years of Access, Marketing, and/or Sales Leadership experience OR
• Bachelor’s degree & 12 years of Access, Marketing and/or Sales Leadership experience AND
• 6 years of managerial experience directly managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams, projects, programs or directing the allocation of resources

Preferred Qualifications:

• 10 years of Access, Marketing, and/or Sales Leadership experience
• Leadership experience in managing leaders of leaders
• Direct US payer, managed care, and medical benefit experience and/or health policy experience highly desirable
• Executive communication and presentation skills
• Experience developing strategies to optimize patient access within highly competitive markets
• Experience and/or familiarity with design and implementation of patient access support and programs
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in a matrix environment; managing projects involving multiple functions and shared accountabilities
• Demonstrated creativity in addressing strategic challenges

CD&A – Director, Global Forecasting, Inflammation/Cardiovascular

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.

CD&A – Director, Global Forecasting, Inflammation/Cardiovascular

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. The Forecasting team at Amgen serves as a key partner to Commercial leadership, providing strategic guidance and data-backed insights. This role is instrumental in driving commercial success and shaping future strategies for our Rare Disease pipeline assets. The Director of Forecasting will oversee a team of 3-4 talented individuals (full time Amgen FTE + Contingent Worker) and is responsible for leading the forecasting efforts for several pipeline assets for multiple therapeutic areas.

The individual in this role will need to skillfully influence and challenge a diverse set of stakeholders from Commercial, R&D, Medical, Finance, Manufacturing, Access, and Pricing/Contracting, while proficiently understanding the nuances of each disease area and markets they support.

They will serve as a mentor, developing talent and guiding the team while providing technical guidance in forecasting methodologies. Additionally, the Director will articulate the interplay between Forecasting and related functions within Commercial Data & Analytics (Market Research, Commercial Insights, Competitive Intelligence, and, Analytics) in contributing to the forecast.

Flexible Commuter role to the Thousand Oaks, CA office. You will work on-site a minimum of 2-3 days a week.

This position reports to the AVP of Forecasting & Competitive Intelligence and will be responsible for the following:

• Primary point of contact for senior Therapeutic Area leaders to engage in the forecasting deliverables for the organization
• Facilitate consensus-building among senior stakeholders to establish clear, transparent, and rigorous WW sales expectations for the pipeline assets by gaining their alignment and endorsement for forecast assumptions
• Help leadership identify actionable strategies to improve Commercial potential by identifying and prioritizing relevant risks & opportunities
• Provide recommendations on whether to proceed with product development or discontinue certain projects based on market conditions, financial projections, and strategic goals
• Analyze competitors and market dynamics to inform forecasting models and strategic decisions
• Develop an objective point of view of brand strategy by integrating insights across multiple functions and capability areas
• Leverage communication and interpersonal skills to influence leadership on recommended course of action
• Quantify uncertainty through the use of scenario planning and advanced simulation models (e.g. Monte Carlo analysis, statistical trending)
• Use an in-depth understanding of diverse pharmaceutical data sources (eg. LAAD, National Audit Rx, Xponent, Epidemiology data sources etc) and their nuances to develop and implement enhanced forecasting approaches and methodologies
• Create and deliver effective presentations that are transparent and articulate all key variables in the forecast, ensuring clarity and comprehensive understanding for collaborators involved in decision-making processes
• Collaborate with the broader CD&A (Commercial Data & Analytics) organization to integrate comprehensive insights and analytics knowledge into the development and refinement of forecasts. This collaboration aims to enhance the depth and accuracy of forecasts by leveraging a broad spectrum of insights across the organization
• Drive productivity and efficiency, streamlining forecasting processes where possible

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The forecasting professional we seek is a collaborator with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

Doctorate degree and 4 years of forecasting experience in biopharma/biotechnology/pharmaceutical

OR

Master’s degree and 7 years of experience in biopharma/biotechnology/pharmaceutical

OR

Bachelor’s degree and 9 years of experience in biopharma/biotechnology/pharmaceutical

Preferred Qualifications:

• Leadership experience in building and developing hard-working teams
• Ability to quickly establish credibility with and influence SVP level staff
• Alignment of teams to best practices and championing new innovative methodologies and tools
• Business acumen that lends itself to understanding the context and dynamics of pharmaceutical markets for relevant disease areas
• Partnership with business leaders to deliver high-quality predictions guiding strategic decision-making
• Oral, written, and presentation skills to explain complex concepts and controversial findings clearly to a variety of audiences, including senior management

Strategic Sourcing Senior Manager – Raw Materials

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.

Strategic Sourcing Senior Manager – Raw Materials

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will serve as the Strategic Sourcing Senior Manager for Raw Materials. Reporting to the Strategic Sourcing Leader for Direct Materials and Distribution, you will lead the global sourcing strategy for raw materials. This includes identification, evaluation, and negotiations with suppliers to ensure the delivery of efficient and effective sourcing solutions that support our organizational goals. Your responsibilities will include development of Strategic Sourcing Go-To-Market planning, aligned to both Business and Category Strategies, which can include conducting in-depth market analysis, determining and managing the sourcing process, working with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure overall alignment in sourcing activities and engaging with suppliers to achieve optimal terms and performance.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement global strategic sourcing initiatives, responsible for cost optimization, supplier performance, and risk management
• Lead supplier evaluations, negotiations, and contract management (end to end) to ensure best-in-class procurement practices
• Analyze large datasets related to procurement, supplier performance, and market trends to identify cost-saving opportunities and operational efficiencies
• Use data analytics tools to generate insights, create reports, and support strategic decision-making
• Collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to align sourcing strategies with business objectives. Act as a trusted advisor and thought leader across the organization, delivering insights on market trends, supplier capabilities and best sourcing strategies with accountability back to those leaders based on outcomes
• Understand and influence business needs to drive procurement strategies that support enterprise priorities in a proactive manner
• Establish and manage key supplier relationships to enhance quality, innovation, and long-term value.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, risk mitigation strategies, and sustainability initiatives.
• Work effectively with internal stakeholders and suppliers, demonstrating strong communication and collaboration skills
• Work closely with Procurement Raw Material Category teams to ensure sourcing execution alignment with the overall procurement strategy
• Provide guidance to junior team members and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.

Leadership

• Guide and facilitate collaboration across cross-functional teams and regional stakeholders, ensuring that sourcing execution meets the diverse needs of the organization and is implemented effectively.
• Ensure that all procurement activities are managed in compliance with regulatory, contractual, and operational risk requirements. Partner with Legal, Compliance, Data Privacy, and Cybersecurity teams to maintain oversight of risk mitigation strategies and ensure alignment with standard processes.
• Collaborate with Strategic Sourcing peers to oversee the strategic approach to complex negotiations for contracts, providing guidance and ensuring that the right processes and frameworks are in place for RFPs, supplier evaluations, and contract development.
• Maturity to activate procurement resources towards category priorities while managing expectations with partners.
• Responsible to deliver results aligned to Financial targets aligned and set by the Category Team, while also informing cost savings forecasting through strategic sourcing

What we expect of you

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

Basic Qualifications:

Doctorate degree and 2 years of Sourcing experience

Or

Master’s degree and 4 years of Sourcing experience

Or

Bachelor’s degree and 6 years of Sourcing experience

Or

Associate’s degree and 10 years of Sourcing experience

Or

High school diploma / GED and 12 years of Sourcing experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strategic Sourcing Experience
• Strong, data-driven, Supplier Negotiation skills
• Experience with Global Procurement e-Sourcing and CLM Tools (e.g., Workday Strategic Sourcing, Sirion Labs)
• Project Management Experience – able to lead teams that cut across geographic and functional boundaries
• Demonstrated leadership in sourcing raw materials, including vendor management, cost optimization, and performance measurement
• Experience with negotiating with suppliers endemic to this category in Life Sciences, which in some instances may include Academic Institutions
• Deep understanding of sourcing management principles, supplier relationship management, and contract lifecycle management
• Experience leading large, cross-functional teams and managing complex global projects in a matrixed environment
• Strong financial, legal, and contractual fluency to navigate logistics services agreements and deliver business-aligned outcomes.
• Exceptional ability to communicate sourcing strategies and influence senior stakeholders
• Familiarity with procurement platforms such as Ariba as well as ERP systems and advanced analytics tools to support decision-making and process automation
• Understanding of regulatory landscapes with the ability to navigate and manage compliance requirements