Business Performance Manager

Company: Initial Therapeutics, Inc.
Location: Washington
Posted on: May 20, 2025

Job Description:

Join Amgens Mission of Serving PatientsAt 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.Business Performance ManagerWhat you will doLets do this. Lets change the world. In this vital role you will be assigned as the Project Manager on one or more transformation initiatives related to end-to-end processes spanning Operations, R&D, Commercial, and/or Corporate functions.The Results Delivery Office (RDO) drives transformation and builds critical capabilities that enable Amgen to respond to rapid advancements in science and technology within a rapidly changing business environment.We are looking for a Business Performance Manager to join our team of leaders and liaisons, working on these high priority initiatives that drive value through simplification of Amgens largest, cross-functional, end-to-end processes. This individual will be responsible for centralized team operations, including centralized team and meeting management, metrics mapping and tracking, and creation of senior communications.The ideal candidate will have some experience in R&D scientific and operational subject matter, including the ability to interface with and synthesize inputs from cross-functional subject matter experts, often in highly technical fields. Initial project work will focus on R&D operational transformation, with the opportunity to flex across the Amgen enterprise in the future.

• Support the Lead and Liaison to deliver on initiative ambition
• Create and manage the integrated schedule for initiatives and workstreams
• Track progress towards delivery of key project deliverables, escalate issues, and assist with problem solving in relation to the schedule and resource requirements
• Support definition and management of resource requirements for the overall initiative and workstreams
• Identify and share Project Management best practices and contribute to the continued evolution of Project Management tools and practices
• Manage team meetings and track decisions and action items; support problem solving for delivery of action items as needed
• Support workshops and other project activities as neededWhat we expect of youWe are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The dynamic professional we seek is a manager with these qualifications.Basic Qualifications:
  • Doctorate degree OR
  • Masters degree and 2 years of Scientific and/or Operations and/or Business (i.e., Management Consulting) experience OR
  • Bachelors degree and 4 years of Scientific and/or Operations and/or Business (i.e., Management Consulting) experience OR
  • Associates degree and 8 years of Scientific and/or Operations and/or Business (i.e., Management Consulting) experience OR
  • High school diploma / GED and 10 years of Scientific and/or Operations and/or Business (i.e., Management Consulting)Preferred Qualifications:
    • Biotechnology / Pharmaceutical industry experience (preferred) or other sectors of healthcare industry
    • Technical degree in biotechnology/engineering/biological sciences or related field
    • Proficiency with project management tools, methodologies and practices
    • Project Management experience for large, cross functional initiatives
    • Experience working in fast-changing and often ambiguous environmentWhat you can expect from usAs 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, including remote and hybrid work arrangements, where possibleApply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.careers.amgen.comIn 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 deadlineAmgen 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.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.
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