Oncology Strategy Director

Amgen

Oncology Strategy Director leading strategic initiatives that shape Amgen’s Oncology Therapeutic Area future. Focused on R&D space and cross-functional project management with development leadership.

Posted 7/30/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $190,141 - $257,249 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading strategic initiatives within the Oncology Therapeutic Area, with a strong focus on R&D, cross-functional project management, and stakeholder engagement. Possesses extensive experience in the biopharma industry, particularly in oncology R&D, and excels in communication and leadership roles.

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Oncology R&D ExperienceStrategic Project ManagementCross-Functional CommunicationBiopharma Industry KnowledgeStakeholder Engagement

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Hard Skills

Strategic Initiative LeadershipProject ExecutionTechnology AssessmentCross-Portfolio AnalyticsRisk AssessmentDecision-Support ActivitiesPortfolio PlanningData SynthesisAnalytical SkillsHealthcare Business Experience

Soft Skills

Decisive LeadershipAffiliative LeadershipRelationship ManagementEffective CommunicationTeam Leadership

Industry Keywords

Biopharmaceutical IndustryPharma DevelopmentTranslational SciencesR&D ProcessesManagement ConsultingCorporate StrategyHealthcare StrategyScientific CollaborationExternal CommunicationsStakeholder Representation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

lead strategic initiatives that shape Amgen’s Oncology Therapeutic Area future, with a focus on topics in the R&D space
Lead and manage strategic, cross-functional projects commissioned by Development leadership
Independently drive project execution and influence stakeholders across multiple functions and levels
Develop and support annual therapeutic area strategies, including oncology portfolio planning
Conduct technology assessments, deep-dive analyses, and landscape evaluations
Perform cross-portfolio analytics, risk assessments, and strategic decision-support activities
Support scientific collaborations with external academic partners through the Amgen Partners of Choice program
Facilitate scientific exchange and coordinate partnership-related projects
Manage global external communications and represent the organization with key external stakeholders
Serve as a trusted advisor and representative for Development leadership
Navigate ambiguity and lead ad hoc strategic initiatives and special projects as business needs arise.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Doctorate degree and 4 years of healthcare business experience
Or Master’s degree and 7 years of healthcare business experience
Or Bachelor’s degree and 9 years of healthcare business experience
Eight (8) or more years of strategy experience within management consulting, finance, or corporate strategy functions
Robust knowledge of biopharma industry (i.e., pharma development, translational sciences, R&D processes)
Understanding of interplay among various stakeholders in the industry, awareness of trends and recent developments, and ability to research / learn/ synthesize findings on new topics
Oncology R&D experience in the biopharmaceutical industry (biotech, pharmaceutical company)
Excellent cross-functional communication skills and a decisive yet affiliative leadership style to drive results while maintaining relationships
Strong presence with Senior Executives including ability to communicate effectively on a prepared and ad-hoc basis
Proven experience as a member and leader of a high performing team.

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.