R&D Supplier Governance Manager

at  Amgen

HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?

You’ve worked hard to become the professional you are today and are now ready to take the next step in your career. How will you put your skills, experience and passion to work toward your goals? 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, reaching over 10 million patients worldwide. Come do your best work alongside other innovative, driven professionals in this meaningful role.
R&D Supplier Governance Manager

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Doctorate degree

OR

• Master’s degree & 3 years of Business Professionals / Exec related experience

OR

• Bachelor’s degree & 5 years of Business Professionals / Exec related experience

OR

• Associate’s degree & 10 years of Business Professionals / Exec related experience

OR

• High school diploma / GED & 12 years of Business Professionals / Exec related experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• BA/BS/BSc in the sciences or RN
• 7 years work experience in life sciences or medically related field, including 4 years of biopharmaceutical clinical trial experience (clinical research experience obtained working on clinical trials at a biotech, pharmaceutical or CRO company).
• Experience at, or oversight of, technical suppliers (imaging and/or adjudication).
• Experience working in a global, matrix organization.
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices (GCP), FDA regulations and guidelines, and international regulatory requirements/guidelines.
• Project management/project planning experience.
• Proficiency in anticipating and resolving problems.
• Experience writing and communicating clearly on scientific and clinical issues.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, supervisory skills.
• Professional collaboration and leadership skills.

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role, reporting to the Sr. Manager of R&D Supplier Governance, you will ensure appropriate governance and oversight of imaging and adjudication suppliers, support programs and study teams, collaborate with senior management, and partner with internal stakeholders and suppliers for process improvement.

We support our clinical trials around the world. Come join an outstanding team that delivers for our study teams and our patients! Potentially up to 20% travel domestic and/or international.

• Focus on Imaging and Adjudication suppliers
• Facilitate and implement supplier governance meetings, operating reviews, monitoring key performance indicators and perform issue management
• Build and maintain relationships with key internal and external partners, including study teams, functional leads, procurement, quality, compliance, and suppliers
• Support business functions with evaluation, selection, and startup of suppliers
• Ensure quality oversight of suppliers
• Work with suppliers and internal customers (typically up to Director level) to identify, lead, raise and resolve issues related to supplier performance
• Measure supplier performance and report performance feedback to internal partners and suppliers
• Financial oversight of suppliers across portfolio of work
• Lead sourcing activities