Amgen · 2 hours ago
Business Performance Director (Chief of Staff)
Cambridge, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
4+ years expAmgen is a leading biotechnology company focused on serving patients living with serious illnesses. The Business Performance Director will provide leadership across a broad portfolio of initiatives, advancing the strategic, operational, and cultural performance of the Amgen Massachusetts site, while acting as a trusted advisor to the Site Leadership Team.
BiotechnologyHealth CareManufacturingPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Lead AMA site strategic planning, including development, execution, tracking, and refinement of 1-year, 3-year, and long-range site strategies aligned to Amgen’s LRP
Translate site strategy into an integrated portfolio of prioritized initiatives with clear performance metrics, milestones, and accountability
Own site-wide performance management, including dashboards, quarterly business reviews, productivity portfolios, and transformation initiatives
Serve as a strategic thought partner to the Site Head and AMA SLT, guiding decision-making on priorities, trade-offs, and risk
Act as a senior member of the AMA Site Leadership Team, shaping agendas, facilitating strategic discussions, and independently driving follow-through on leadership decisions
Lead high-visibility, cross-site and cross-functional initiatives requiring coordination across PD, Operations, Corporate Affairs, Facilities, HR, Finance, Technology, and EHS
Perform Chief-of-Staff–like responsibilities for the Site Head, including preparation of executive-level materials, leadership visits, and enterprise presentations
Represent AMA in executive forums, site network discussions, and external engagements as delegated by the Site Head
Oversee critical site-wide programs including operational excellence, digital transformation, business continuity, risk management, and continuous improvement
Develop and maintain the site risk profile, mitigation strategies, and escalation pathways in partnership with the AMA SLT
Ensure operational rigor and resilience across the AMA site, proactively identifying risks and driving mitigation strategies
Partner with Facilities, Operations, and EHS leaders to ensure AMA maintains high standards for safety, functionality, and employee experience
Own site utilization strategy, space planning, and site calendar governance to optimize campus use and support evolving ways of working
Collaborate on the deployment and optimization of Amgen’s hybrid work and FlexSpace models at AMA
Partner with Corporate Affairs and site communications to shape consistent, high-impact internal messaging and site engagement strategies
Foster strong engagement across Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), site councils, and cross-functional communities
Scientific and Business acumen to strengthen Amgen’s presence within the Boston/Cambridge ecosystem by developing strategic external partnerships with academic, industry, government, and community organizations
Act as an ambassador for AMA, reinforcing Amgen’s culture, values, and patient-focused mission
Build strong, trust-based relationships across functions, levels, and geographies
Model inclusive leadership behaviors and drive a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Qualification
Required
Doctorate degree and 4 years of strategic operations, or business performance/chief of staff experience
OR
Master's degree and 7 years of strategic operations, or business performance/chief of staff experience
OR
Bachelor's degree and 9 years of strategic operations, or business performance/chief of staff experience
Preferred
Progressive leadership experience in site operations, strategy, or enterprise business performance within a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or healthcare organization
Demonstrated ability to operate at the executive level, influencing senior leaders and synthesizing complex information into clear recommendations
Experience leading site-wide or enterprise-wide transformation initiatives
Strong executive presence with exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills
Proven ability to lead in matrixed, highly complex environments
Experience managing risk, resilience, and business continuity programs
Track record of delivering results through a collaborative, inclusive, and professional leadership style
Experience working across global or multi-site organizations
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 where possible.
Company
Amgen
Amgen is a biotechnology company that develops and manufactures human therapeutics for various illnesses and diseases.
10001+ employees
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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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