Strategic Planning and Operations Manager

Amgen

Manage new product introductions and technology transfers at Amgen, a biotech pioneer. Lead cross-functional projects and strategic directions in operations and manufacturing.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeThousand Oaks • California, Massachusetts, Rhode Island • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $109,640 - $148,337 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading new product introductions and technology transfers within the pharmaceutical manufacturing sector, ensuring adherence to business processes and effective project management. Capable of managing cross-functional teams and delivering results under tight deadlines while addressing complex operational challenges.

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Project ManagementPharmaceutical ManufacturingNew Product IntroductionCross-Functional LeadershipProblem-Solving

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Hard Skills

Operations ManagementProject PlanningTechnical TransferQuality AssuranceTimeline Management

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCritical ThinkingDecision-MakingCustomer ServicePresentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

Project Planning Tools

Industry Keywords

New Product IntroductionTechnology TransferPharmaceutical CommercializationCross-Functional WorkstreamsPSM NPI Business Processes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Leading and managing new product introductions (NPI) and technology transfers to external (third party) manufacturing organizations
Provide project strategic direction of external manufacturing technical transfer and new product introduction activities coordinating execution of cross-functional workstreams
Execution and adherence to PSM NPI business processes and operating model
Lead multiple cross-functional projects of medium to high complexity
Build and maintain project plans and team assignments using project planning tools
Directing and supervising work efforts on daily basis
Identifying resource needs, performing project reviews, and advancing functional, quality, timeline and cost issues appropriately

Requirements

What you’ll need

Doctorate degree OR Master’s degree and 2 years of Operations experience OR Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of Operations experience OR Associate’s degree and 8 years of Operations experience OR High school diploma / GED and 10 years of Operations experience
Strong organizational and cross-functional project management skills
Strong technical background with understanding of pharmaceutical manufacture and commercialization
Demonstrated accountability to deliver results and meet deadlines while handling contending priorities
Problem-solving, critical thinking and decision-making skills
Strong interpersonal, listening and customer service skills
Strong presentation abilities, oral and written, including confidence and decisiveness when engaging with Senior Management and customers

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
flexible spending accounts
A discretionary annual bonus program
Stock-based long-term incentives
Award-winning time-off plans
Flexible work models where possible