• Job Description

  Req#: R-199199

  Career Category

  Operations

  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 Manager

  What you will do

  Let’s do this! Let’s change the world!

  Business Strategy Integration (BSi) maximizes Process Development’s ability to deliver on the highest value opportunities by bridging the business of Amgen and the science of PD through cross-functional alignment and integrated business insights. We do this through 5 strategic pillars: Data Insights & Digital Systems, Productivity & Continuous Improvement, Financials, Strategic Decision Support, and Operational Strategy.

  We are seeking a Business Performance Manager to join our team within the Productivity & Continuous Improvement Pillar. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting ongoing programs and initiatives to drive operational excellence, continuous improvement, and productivity within the Process Development organization.

  In this vital role, you will participate in the Process Development Excellence (PDE) strategy & execution in alignment with Year over Year Productivity deliverables and Continuous Improvement initiatives for the Process Development teams. You will work closely with Process Development functional teams focusing on the responsibilities outlined below.

  Role Responsibilities:

  • Support the implementation of key Lean Six Sigma/CI programs across the PD organization

  • Train staff on Lean Six Sigma principles and tools and coach them on yellow belt projects

  • Coordinate and facilitate cross-functional events such as VSM, Kaizen events and Transformational workshops

  • Identify & implement improvement opportunities to improve efficiencies across organization

  • Oversee timely updates to PD Productivity project portfolio

  • Ensure metrics are in place to track the performance of the PDE Network, consolidate, and communicate results

  • Implement special awards programs to recognize staff Excellence and Innovation

  What we expect of you

  We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The highly motivated professional we seek has the following qualifications.

  Basic Qualifications:

  • High school diploma / GED and 10 years of engineering, science, or business management in life sciences industry experience OR

  • Associate’s degree and 8 years of engineering, science, or business management in life sciences industry experience OR

  • Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of engineering, science, or business management in life sciences industry experience OR

  • Master’s degree and 2 years of engineering, science, or business management in life sciences industry experience OR

  • Doctorate degree

  Preferred Qualifications:

  • Proven experience in a continuous improvement role

  • Expert on Lean Six Sigma methodologies and in-depth knowledge of other Continuous Improvement methodologies along with practical experience

  • Proven project management skills and demonstrated ability to execute and manage complex projects and programs

  • Strong facilitation, analytical, creative thinking, and decision-making skills

  • Ability to influence without authority

  • Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and senior leadership

  • Proven ability to drive results and achieve continuous improvement

  • Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external partners and stakeholders

  • Good knowledge of Word, Excel, Smartsheet, Miro, and ability to work easily with new software

  • Green Belt or Yellow Belt Certification (ie Lean, Six Sigma)

  • Unwavering commitment to ethical conduct, honesty, and trustworthiness

  What you can expect from 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

  for a career that defies imagination

  Objects in your future are closer than they appear. Join us.

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  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. Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

  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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  Salary Range

  109,495.00 USD - 134,846.00 USD

• About the company

  Amgen is one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies. Amgen is a values-based company, deeply rooted in science and innovation to transform new ideas and discoveries into medicines for patients with serious illnesses.

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