Director of Strategic Planning & Operations

Career Category

Project Management

Job Description

HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?

If you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. At Amgen, our shared mission—to serve patients—drives all that we do. It is key to our becoming one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies. We are global collaborators who achieve together—researching, manufacturing, and delivering ever-better products that reach over 10 million patients worldwide. It’s time for a career you can be proud of.

Director of Strategic Planning & Operations

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What you will do

Let’s do this! Let’s change the world! In this vital role the Director of Strategic Planning & Operations will be responsible for orchestrating the smooth functioning of ATMOS, building capabilities that promote communications, collaboration, transparency, data, etc, and ensuring operational excellence. This role requires a self-starter, resourceful, strategic thinker, cross-functional connector and influencer, and an outstanding executor who can manage a wide range of responsibilities, from internal and external communications to budget and headcount oversight in partnership with Finance, cultural promotion, and strategic approach to agenda management. The candidate we seek will work closely with the Chief Technical Officer (CTO), ED of Strategy & Performance, and other leaders to drive strategic initiatives and foster a cohesive, successful organization. The Director of Strategic Planning & Operations will report to the Executive Director of Strategy and Performance

ATMOS operates at the intersection of Medical, Technology, AI & Data, and Strategy & Performance. As a newly established organization, we are dedicated to driving innovation and operational excellence within Amgen.

The Strategy & Performance (S&P) pillar of ATMOS is a critical element of our mission. The S&P pillar was established to run ATMOS operations by driving our prioritized agenda, optimizing our budget and communications, and promoting an outstanding experience for our ATMOS employees through career development and DI&B initiatives. Finally, S&P leads the charge on Enterprise Technology and Data Governance to increase our technology investments to deliver our innovative pipeline of medicines to patients.

Key Responsibilities:

Chief Technical Office (CTO) Support - In partnership with CTO’s Executive Assistant, Corp Communications and HR, manage the CTO’s engagements, messaging, and presentations. Facilitate CTO portion of Board presentations. Facilitate effective communication and strategic alignment between the CTO and other stakeholders. Communication and Connectivity – Develop, orchestrate and implement a robust communication strategy across ATMOS and between ATMOS and other Amgen functions. Strategically manage ATMOS leadership meeting agendas, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, including financial cycle, and timely execution of key initiatives. Leverage technology platforms to keep communications organized and intuitive. Cultural Promotion - Partner with Talent Experience, ATMOS HR and Corporate Communications to promote and nurture a healthy, inclusive, and high-performing culture across ATMOS. Leverage Technology platforms to keep ATMOS connected and foster a strong sense of identity and belonging. Strategic Planning & Operations Network -Create and lead a strong network of Strategic Planning & Operations across ATMOS to ensure cohesion, alignment, and optimal communication and planning within ATMOS and with external stakeholders. Project Management – Lead ATMOS change management initiatives. Conduct project scoping and chartering, define implementation strategy, and guide project completion. Develop a set of roadmaps and dashboards suited for executive consumption. Lead a high volume of projects simultaneously while consistently delivering high-quality results. Budget and Headcount Management - Oversee the ATMOS budget and headcount for executive consumption in partnership with Finance. Partner with ATMOS leaders to ensure efficient resource planning and financial management.

Keys to Success:

• Alignment on core responsibilities and strategic priorities.

• Building trust and strong relationships with the leadership team.

• Demonstrating situational leadership and resourcefulness.

• Effective prioritization and anticipation of needs.

• Problem-solving and delivering high-quality results efficiently.

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What we expect of you

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

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