R&D Supplier Governance Manager

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R&D Supplier Governance Manager at Amgen supporting clinical trials and overseeing supplier performance and governance. Collaborating globally with internal stakeholders for process improvements in life sciences.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timeRemote • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing clinical trials and supplier oversight, with a strong focus on regulatory compliance, quality assurance, and process improvement in the life sciences sector.

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Clinical Trial ManagementSupplier OversightRegulatory ComplianceGood Clinical Practices (GCP)Logistics and Customs Management

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Hard Skills

Clinical Research ExperienceBiopharmaceutical ExperienceCE Marking510(k) ClearanceRisk ManagementKey Performance Indicators MonitoringQuality OversightProcess Improvement

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationProblem-Solving

Industry Keywords

Life SciencesFDA RegulationsInternational Regulatory RequirementsAncillary SuppliersEquipment Governance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Google Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support Amgen sponsored clinical trials globally
Ensure appropriate governance and oversight of equipment and ancillary suppliers
Collaborate with senior management, and partner with internal stakeholders and suppliers for process improvement
Focus on Equipment and Ancillary suppliers with some overlap into customs and logistics
Ensure quality oversight of suppliers by working with suppliers and internal customers to resolve issues related to supplier performance
Facilitate and implement supplier governance meetings, monitoring key performance indicators, risk management and mitigation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Doctorate degree OR Master’s degree and 2 years of relevant experience OR Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of relevant experience OR Associate’s degree and 8 years of relevant experience OR High school diploma / GED and 10 years of relevant experience
Preferred Qualifications: BA/BS/BSc in the sciences or RN
7 years work experience in life sciences or medically related field, including 4 years of biopharmaceutical clinical trial experience
Experience at, or oversight of, clinical research suppliers
Experience with CE marking, 510(k) clearance, and other device regulation requirements.
Experience with customs (import/export) and logistics.
Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices (GCP), FDA regulations and guidelines, and international regulatory requirements/guidelines.

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