Senior Business Development Manager – Alliance Management

Amgen

Senior Manager for Business Development and Alliance Management at Amgen. Leading strategic partnerships and ensuring effective management of alliance governance for biotech advancements.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeCalifornia, Illinois, Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $147,832 - $200,008 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing partnerships within the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors, leveraging strong business development and finance acumen to drive strategic decision-making and effective governance. Possesses advanced negotiation skills and the ability to interpret contractual terms to enhance partnership value.

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Business Development ExperiencePartnership ManagementContractual InterpretationSolution-Oriented NegotiationsProject Management Skills

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Hard Skills

Business DevelopmentFinanceContract ManagementNegotiationProject ManagementDrug Development KnowledgeLicensing AgreementsMergers & AcquisitionsRisk ManagementCross-Functional Collaboration

Soft Skills

Emotional IntelligenceInterpersonal SkillsRelationship ManagementCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Ph.D. in Life SciencesMBA

Industry Keywords

PharmaceuticalBiotechnologyPartnership GovernanceBusiness AcumenStakeholder Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manages a portfolio of partnerships at all stages of their lifecycle
Identifies, understands, and ensures mechanisms are in place to manage differences between Amgen and partner (e.g. on partnership strategy, operating model, processes, relative program prioritization, risk tolerance, norms, etc.)
Ensures effectiveness and efficiency of partnership governance
Ensures the Amgen team understands and is planning for partnership obligations including contractual commitments and key partnership deliverables
Ensures Amgen decision making is informed by contract terms with partner, partner’s point of view, and any events that could alter partnership value
Identifies and drives resolution of key partnership risks and issues
Partners with deal team to provide strategic input into agreement negotiations
Establishes credibility, trust, and respect throughout Amgen and with our partners
Utilizes cross-functional knowledge, business acumen, and drug development experience to engage with scientific and business leaders across Amgen

Requirements

What you’ll need

Doctorate degree and 2 years of Business Development and/or Finance experience
Or Master’s degree and 4 years of Business Development and/or Finance experience
Or Bachelor’s degree and 6 years of Business Development and/or Finance experience
Or Associate’s degree and 10 years of Business Development and/or Finance experience
Or High school diploma / GED and 12 years of Business Development and/or Finance experience
Ph.D. in Life Sciences and/or MBA
Experience managing or working on partnerships with pharmaceutical and/or biotechnology organizations
Experience with solution-oriented negotiations and problem-solving
Experience working in a drug development environment with the knowledge and ability to work with technical experts
Demonstrated ability to engage with business leaders from across the organization to drive decisions
Experience interpreting and applying contractual terms to manage a business relationship
Experience in business development with licensing agreements and/or mergers & acquisitions
Ability to interface and influence behaviors and outcomes at all levels both internally and with a partner
Excellent verbal and written communication skills including ability to clearly and effectively present information formally and informally
Strong emotional intelligence coupled with refined interpersonal and relationship management skills
Strong project management and facilitation skills.

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.