Amgen · 22 hours ago
Business Development Senior Manager
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$162K/yr - $197K/yr
4+ years expAmgen is a leading biotechnology company focused on improving the quality of life for people around the world. They are seeking a Business Development Senior Manager – Alliance Management to lead and manage strategic partnerships, ensuring effective governance and collaboration throughout the partnership lifecycle.
BiotechnologyHealth CareManufacturingPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Manages a portfolio of partnerships at all stages of their lifecycle, but primarily early R&D
Identifies, understands, and ensures mechanisms are in place to manage differences between Amgen and partner (e.g. on partnership strategy, operating model, processes, relative program prioritization, risk tolerance, norms, etc.)
Ensures effectiveness and efficiency of partnership governance
Ensures the Amgen team understands and is planning for partnership obligations including contractual commitments and key partnership deliverables
Ensures Amgen decision making is informed by contract terms with partner, partner’s point of view, and any events that could alter partnership value
Proactively identifies and drives resolution of key partnership risks and issues
Partners with deal team to provide strategic input into agreement negotiations
Establishes credibility, trust, and respect throughout Amgen and with our partners
Utilizes cross-functional knowledge, business acumen and drug development experience to engage with scientific and business leaders across Amgen
Qualification
Required
Doctorate degree and 2 years of Collaboration Management and/or Business Development experience
Master's degree and 4 years of Collaboration Management and/or Business Development experience
Bachelor's degree and 6 years of Collaboration Management and/or Business Development experience
Associate's degree and 10 years of Collaboration Management and/or Business Development experience
High school diploma / GED and 12 years of Collaboration Management and/or Business Development experience
Preferred
Ph.D. in Life Sciences and/or MBA
Experience managing or working on partnerships with internal and external partners
Experience with solution-oriented negotiations and problem solving
Experience working in a drug development environment with the knowledge and ability to work with technical experts
Demonstrated ability to engage with business leaders from across the organization to drive decisions
Experience interpreting and applying contractual terms to manage a business relationship
Experience with joint governance models for decision making
Experience in business development with licensing agreements and/or mergers & acquisitions
Ability to interface and influence behaviors and outcomes at all levels both internally and with a partner
Excellent verbal and written communication skills including ability to clearly and effectively present information formally and informally
Strong emotional intelligence coupled with refined interpersonal and relationship management skills
Ability to think strategically and influence without authority
Strong project management and facilitation skills
Benefits
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
Company
Amgen
Amgen is a biotechnology company that develops and manufactures human therapeutics for various illnesses and diseases.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (429)
2024 (485)
2023 (485)
2022 (540)
2021 (460)
2020 (444)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$28.5B2022-12-12Post Ipo Debt· $28.5B
1983-06-17IPO
Leadership Team
Robert Bradway
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Jay Bradner
Executive Vice President of R&D, and Chief Scientific Officer
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