Amgen
Manager, Strategic Planning & Operations
India · On-site · Full time
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- EmployerAmgen
- LocationIndia
- Work styleOn-site
- Employment typeFull time
- Employer posted
Career Category
Operations
Job Description
Increasing demand for observational research (now commonly referred to as real-world evidence [RWE]) from regulatory and reimbursement authorities makes observational research a keycomponentof drug development and commercialization. Amgen's Center for Observational Research (CfOR) is a global organization with an industry-leading analytical capability that generates RWE to support business needs across a product’s lifecycle. CfORscientistspartner with internal stakeholders and industry experts to design, conduct, interpret and publish observational research that informs decision-making from the early development of a molecule to the design of clinical trials and the safety and efficacy of Amgen medicines.
We areseeking aManager, Strategic Planning & Operations, to join theCenter for Observational Research (CfOR).This role will work with other Amgen functional teamsto oversee and drive execution ofCfOR’soperational projects and non-interventional studies ensuringtimelycompletion within budget and at the highest qualitywith compliance. This role requires strong project management capabilities combined with a growth mindset and openness toleveragingemerging AI tools to improve productivity and drive CfOR-wide initiatives.
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Key Responsibilities
Supportend-to-end operational workflows/ automate toolsandstandardiseprocess maps/ SOPsto improve efficiency inCfORoperational processsuch asbudgetmanagement,contracting,dashboard managementandproject management/PMO office.
DrivingAI-enabled operational transformationto enhance efficiencyincomplianceprocess, budget tracking, and decision-making across globalCfORprograms
Project managementincluding project planning, governance tracking, milestone management,Vendor onboarding,risk/issue tracking, and stakeholder reporting
SharePoint managementexperience incontent governance to enable effective collaboration and efficient document control.
Knowledge management/ training capabilities - Design, track knowledge-sharing metrics and drive team engagement with continuous learning frameworks.
Operational Excellence & Process Optimization:
Automate / standardizeend-to-end workflows&process maps to improve efficiencyinCFOR operational process
Drive execution of operational processes by monitoring budgets, contracts, study milestones, risks, and performance metrics while ensuring data accuracy,timelyreporting, and adherence to regulatory, complianceand organizational requirements.
Ensure quality, compliance, and alignment with global operational standards
Strong experience in SharePoint management, including site administration, document libraries, permission management, and content governance to enable secure collaboration and efficient document control
AI & Digital Enablement:
Applied generative AI tools to improve productivity in documentation and operations
Identifyautomation opportunities to reduce manual effort and standardize workflows
Creatingdashboardsof operational processes
Drove adoptionand migrationof digital tools (Smartsheet,MS tools,Teams, SharePoint, Miro, lucid) for collaboration and tracking
Develop apps/ AI chatbots / migrate available processes tonew technology/ tools based on organizational requirements
ProjectManagementOffice
Demonstrated experience in PMO practices, including project planning, governance tracking, milestone management, stakeholder reporting, ensuringtimelydelivery, quality, and alignment with business priorities.
Ability to apply Agile, Scrum, Kanban, or hybrid project management methodologies to improve execution, collaboration, and operational efficiency andimprove project visibility and execution tracking.
Data, Reporting & Dashboarding:
Developed andmaintainedoperational dashboards and reports (Power BI/Excel/Smartsheet) to track study performance, resourceutilization, and key KPIs
Delivered actionable insights through data analysis and reporting to support leadership decision-making
Financial & Resource Management:
Managed financial operations including PO processing, invoice verification, and expense tracking using SAP/Ariba/Anaplan
Supported budget planning and resource management across programs
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degreewith10+years ofClinical /Scientific Operations experience OR
Master’s degreeand6+years ofScientific or Operations experience
Pharma/ Healthcare degree with application oftechnology/ AI knowledgeexpertise, advanced excel knowledge, dashboard creation for reporting, and decision support.
Preferred Qualifications/Skills:
Minimum of8years ofprojectmanagementexperience,with+5years in pharma/biotechandcross-functional environments
Hands-onexperiencewithbudgeting,contracting,PMO office,andworking inregulated document management systems
DriveAI-enabled operational transformationto enhance efficiency inCFoRoperational process
Demonstrated proficiency & adaptability with related software tools (ChatGPT, Copilot,Smartsheet, Miro, SharePoint, MS Teams, Office 365, etc.)
Quick learner with strong analytical skills and adaptability to new tools and concepts
Demonstrates autonomy and reliability in managing tasks and contributing to team goals
Highly organized, with the ability to prioritizeand deliver on projects independently or collaboratively
Effective communicator with strong written, verbal, and presentation abilities
Builds positive relationships and fosters collaboration with a proactive, “can-do” attitude
Familiarity withdrug commercialization & business practices
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