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Newbury Park, CA, United States
Posted on
Feb 28, 2022
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HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?
Youve earned your degree. How will you use that achievement to reach your goals? Do more with the knowledge youve worked hard to acquire and the passion you already have. At Amgen, our shared missionto serve patientsdrives all that we do. It is key to our becoming one of the worlds leading biotechnology companies, reaching over 10 million patients worldwide. Become the professional you are meant to be in this meaningful role.
Oncology Business Development Senior Manager - Scientific Evaluator LiveWhat you will do
Lets do this. Lets change the world. The mission of Amgens External Research and Development (ER&D) group within Business Development is to maximize Amgens ability to deliver life changing therapies through rigorous identification and assessment of external innovation. Amgen is currently searching for a highly motivated and scientifically curious person to join our External R&D group as Senior Manager to support the oncology therapeutic area.
In this vital role you will actively support Amgens growing pipeline and strategic goals by identifying and assessing opportunities from all external sources, including universities, venture/investment firms, small start-up companies, and other large pharma. The Senior Manager is responsible for the global search efforts to support the Therapeutic Areas strategic objectives, as well as managing the technical due diligence to ensure a thorough understanding of the potential and the risks of each opportunity. For opportunities of high interest, this person will partner with a Transaction lead to execute agreements that enhance the value of the opportunity, including venture investments, licensing, collaborations, and acquisitions. This is an attractive opportunity for someone with sound scientific knowledge and drug development experience who enjoys a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment, and a highly-visible role that offers a chance to make significant contributions towards Amgens goals and improve patient care.
Identify, prioritize, and evaluate innovative therapeutic opportunities from early preclinical through commercial stage
Proactively source opportunities via internal and external networking, attending scientific sessions, monitoring of pipelines, news, and other sources such as KOLs, VCs, and industry leaders
Guide and manage evaluations with cross-functional teams, including R&D, Commercial, CMC/manufacturing, Legal, IP, and others
Provide recommendations and guidance, and ensure robust and efficient decision-making processes
Work closely with other Business Development functions to ensure appropriate deal structures and valuations are achieved
Ensure thorough record keeping
Support the generation of therapeutic area (TAs) strategies in conjunction with the TAs
Reach out externally and internally to share Amgens Business Development vision
This role requires strong collaboration, organization, scientific, and strategic skills, as well as the ability to prepare and present clear communications for senior management
What we expect of you
We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The Business Development professional we seek is a Senior Manager with these qualifications.
Basic Qualifications:Doctorate degree & 2 years of Drug development industry experience and/or Business Development
OR
Masters degree & 6 years of Business Development and/or drug development industry experience
OR
Bachelors degree & 8 years of Business Development and/or drug development industry experience
Preferred Qualifications:Doctorate degree in a scientifically related discipline
Oncology Research Experience
3+ years of experience in biotech/pharma business development and/or drug development with strong technical R&D experience
Strong scientific, organizational, communication, and project management skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, with a record of key accomplishments
Excellent presentation skills
Effective communication skills pertaining to scientific and business development
The ability to foresee and solve problems, and prioritize and meet deadlines
Strong team player
Ability to interface effectively with all-levels of experts across differing functional expertise within the organization, including Commercial, Legal, CMC, and Finance.
Demonstrated ability to create and build relationships with internal and external parties.
Professional demeanor with strong decision-making skills and ability to work calmly in a high intensity and dynamic environment
The ability to work independently as well as coordinate and guide large cross functional teams
Some of the vast rewards of working here
As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, so we work to care for our teammates professional and personal growth and well-being.
Full support and career-development resources to expand your skills, enhance your expertise, and maximize your potential along your career journey
A diverse and inclusive community of belonging, where teammates are empowered to bring ideas to the table and act
Generous Total Rewards Plancomprising health, finance and wealth, work/life balance, and career benefitswith compensation and benefits rated above 4 stars (out of 5) on Glassdoor
for a career that defies imagination
Objects in your future are closer than they appear. Join us.
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Amgen requires all staff in the United States and Puerto Rico to be vaccinated from COVID 19 as a condition of employment. In accordance with applicable law, Amgen will provide reasonable accommodations to staff members who qualify on the basis of a medical reason or a sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance. Such accommodation may not pose an undue hardship to Amgen, its operations, or its staff.Company info
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