Director, Business Excellence & Portfolio Operations

Amgen Australia Pty Ltd

Base: not specified; bonus/equity: discretionary a...
Fully remote
Doctorate or master's degree in relevant field
4-10 years project/portfolio management experience
4 years direct people management experience
The Director is responsible for advancing operational excellence across Process Development and Operations by enabling effective program execution and management

Job Summary

  • The Director is responsible for advancing operational excellence across Process Development and Operations by enabling effective program execution and management.
  • Amgen offers a comprehensive Total Rewards Plan including health benefits, retirement savings, stock-based incentives, and flexible work models.
  • This leader will partner closely with scientific, operational, and digital teams to streamline processes and deploy tools that improve team productivity.

Matching Summary

The Director is responsible for advancing operational excellence across Process Development and Operations by enabling effective program execution and management.

Salary

Base: Not specified; Bonus/Equity: Discretionary annual bonus and stock-based long-term incentives; Benefits: Comprehensive health, welfare, and retirement plans

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Doctorate or Master's degree in relevant field
  • 4-10 years project/portfolio management experience
  • 4 years direct people management experience
  • Experience with Planisware and MS Project
  • Knowledge of biopharmaceutical process development

Nice-to-have

  • Six Sigma or Kaizen continuous improvement skills
  • Strategic thought leadership capabilities
  • Ability to connect digital tech to business processes
  • Strong cross-functional collaboration skills
  • Experience in contract manufacturing or CMC

Key Requirements

  • Doctorate degree with 4 years experience OR Master's with 8 years OR Bachelor's with 10 years
  • Minimum 4 years of managerial experience leading teams or directing resources
  • Experience in Operations Drug Development including Process Development or Tech Operations

Work Rights

Not specified

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