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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in leading strategic initiatives within the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors, focusing on commercial strategy, customer engagement, and measurable business impact. Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams and navigate complex organizational dynamics to drive successful product launches and sustainable growth.
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Pharmaceutical Marketing ExperienceCommercial Strategy DevelopmentCross-Functional LeadershipExecutive Communication SkillsStrategic Initiative Execution
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Hard Skills
Market IntelligenceBusiness Case DevelopmentCustomer Insights AnalysisCommercialization StrategyLaunch Readiness Activities
Soft Skills
Strategic ThinkingInfluencing Senior LeadersBuilding ConsensusNavigating AmbiguityCollaboration
Industry Keywords
BiotechnologyPharmaceuticalsCommercial LeadershipBusiness DevelopmentCustomer Engagement Models
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Join Amgen's Mission of Serving Patients
- The US Director, Strategic Initiatives will lead high priority commercial initiatives that accelerate business growth, strengthen customer engagement, and advance long term commercial capabilities across the U.S. obesity portfolio.
- Evaluate strategic opportunities, develop actionable business recommendations, and partner with cross functional teams to bring new ideas from concept to execution.
- Responsible for identifying, evaluating, and advancing strategic initiatives that strengthen commercial performance and position the business for future growth.
- Partner closely with cross functional leaders to assess evolving customer needs, emerging market dynamics, and business opportunities while developing recommendations that drive meaningful business impact.
- Lead high priority initiatives that span multiple commercial functions and business objectives.
- Design and oversee pilot initiatives to evaluate new commercial approaches, partnerships, technologies, and engagement models before broader implementation.
- Partner closely with Marketing, Sales, Medical, Market Access, Analytics, Digital, Corporate Affairs, Operations, Regulatory, Legal, and Global teams to drive alignment on strategic priorities.
- Build consensus across diverse stakeholder groups while navigating complex business challenges.
- Transition successful initiatives into sustainable operating models with clear ownership.
Requirements
What you’ll need- Doctorate degree and 4 years of Marketing experience OR Master’s degree and 7 years of Marketing experience OR Bachelor’s degree and 9 years of Marketing experience
- Significant experience in pharmaceutical or biotechnology marketing, commercial strategy, business consulting, business development, or related commercial leadership roles.
- Proven success leading strategic initiatives that deliver measurable commercial impact.
- Demonstrated ability to develop compelling business cases supported by customer insights, analytics, and market intelligence.
- Experience leading cross functional initiatives from strategy development through implementation.
- Strong strategic thinking with the ability to identify opportunities, solve complex business challenges, and navigate ambiguity.
- Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders and build alignment across highly matrixed organizations including experience influencing cross functional teams, leading complex strategic initiatives, and driving outcomes through collaboration without direct authority.
- Experience evaluating new commercial capabilities, customer engagement models, or business opportunities that support long term growth.
- Strong executive communication and presentation skills.
- Track record of delivering results in fast paced, high visibility environments with multiple competing priorities.
- Ability to balance long term strategic thinking with disciplined execution.
- Proven success leading commercialization efforts for major product launches, launch readiness activities, or high growth brands.
- Track record of delivering results in fast paced, high visibility, and high accountability environments.
- Ability to balance strategic leadership with operational excellence and execution discipline.
- Demonstrated ability to establish credibility quickly, build trusted partnerships across functions, and mobilize teams around a shared vision without formal reporting relationships.
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.