Global Development Operations Transformation Director

Amgen

Global Development Operations Transformation Director leading Clinical Trial transformation initiatives at Amgen to enhance operational performance and collaboration across teams.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $175,419 - $237,331 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in driving clinical trial transformation initiatives through strategic leadership, effective stakeholder management, and the implementation of digital technologies. Proficient in developing and executing strategies that enhance operational efficiency and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

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Clinical Trial TransformationDigital Technology ImplementationStakeholder ManagementData Driven Decision MakingRegulatory Compliance

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Hard Skills

Transformation Initiative ExperienceClinical Trial Lifecycle KnowledgeKPI DevelopmentContinuous Improvement MethodologiesImplementation Strategy Development

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsInfluencing Across FunctionsCollaborationRisk Management

Tools & Technologies

EClinical EDCAI/ML ApplicationsDashboardsLean Six SigmaAgile

Industry Keywords

GCPICHFDAEMAMatrixed Organization

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Google Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a strategic leader within the Innovation and Transformation team reporting directly to the Executive Director in Global Development Operations
Drive the implementation and structure of Clinical Trial transformation initiatives that enhance clinical trial design operations and cross functional collaboration across a complex matrixed organization.
Work across Global Development Operations, IT and local teams to ensure seamless integration of new Clinical Trial solutions, technologies, processes and tools in an efficient structured manner.
Collaborate with senior stakeholders and cross functional partners to align priorities manage interdependence, develop project structures and tools that deliver optimized trial solutions.
Accountable for monitoring workstream dependencies, risk management and progress utilizing key performance indicators and mitigating risks to ensure the success of transformation efforts.
Create and provide input into the development of business cases for continued and ongoing solution development.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Doctorate degree and 4 years of transformation initiative experience OR Master’s degree and 7 years of transformation initiative experience OR Bachelor’s degree and 9 years of transformation initiative experience
Proven track record of implementing digital technologies (e.g. eClinical EDC AI/ML applications decentralized clinical trials) to optimize clinical operations.
Working knowledge of clinical trial lifecycle regulatory requirements and industry standards (e.g. GCP ICH FDA/EMA expectations).
Experience working in a highly matrixed global organization with a strong ability to influence across functions such as Clinical Operations Clinical Development Regulatory IT and R&D.
Demonstrated ability to develop and execute implementation strategies that drive engagement and sustainable adoption of new initiatives.
Expertise in data driven decision making including the development and monitoring of KPIs dashboards and continuous improvement methodologies (Lean Six Sigma Agile).
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to translate complex goals into clear business value.
Experience developing complex program structures focused on continuous improvement.

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, 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.