Clinical Program Management Director

Company: Amgen
Location: Washington
Posted on: June 26, 2025

Job Description:

Join Amgens Mission of Serving Patients At 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. Clinical Program Management Director What you will do Lets do this. Lets change the world. In this vital role you will be the global single point of accountability for operational strategy, planning, risk assessment and mitigation, and overall execution of clinical trial programs. In this role, you will support continuous improvement initiatives in CPO and throughout Global Development Operations (GDO). Responsible for: Global clinical program operational strategy, planning, risk assessment and mitigation, and overall execution High-quality execution of clinical trials on time and within budget Leadership of the Global Clinical Studies Team (GCST) for the allocated program(s) Providing clinical operations leadership and expertise on the Evidence Generation Team and in development of the Evidence Generation Plan (EGP) and PT as required Providing clinical operations leadership and expertise in EGP execution through the feasibility and study design process Development and oversight of clinical program budgets in collaboration with TA and Finance Managing program-level operational issues and oversight of study team issue escalation Maintaining global business relationships cross-functionally and communicating global status of clinical trial programs to senior management Representing CPO on process improvement initiatives Support CPO resource planning for assigned program(s) in collaboration with Program Resource Management (PRM) Line management of CPO CPM-SMs / ADs Basic Qualifications: Doctorate degree & 4 years of directly related experience or equivalent Or Masters degree & 7 years of directly related experience or equivalent Or Bachelors degree & 9 years of directly related experience or equivalent And 4 years of direct managerial and/or leadership experience or equivalent Preferred Qualifications: PhD, PharmD, MSc., B.Sc., R.N 11 years work experience in life sciences or medically related field, including 8 years of biopharmaceutical clinical research experience obtained working on clinical trials at a biotech, pharmaceutical or CRO company Previous management experience of direct reports, including management level staff Experience at or oversight of outside clinical research vendors (CROs, central labs, imaging vendors, etc.) What you can expect of 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, 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 possible Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team. careers.amgen.com In 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 deadline Amgen 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.

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