Business Performance and Transformation Sr Mgr

Engineering is responsible for planning, design, construction, technical services, operations, maintenance and support of Amgen's world-wide infrastructure. The Sr. Manager of Business Performance and Transformation reports to the Director, Strategic Planning and Operations and is responsible for oversight of Engineering's OPEX budgets and leads the core team in corporate improvement initiatives.

• Key Responsibilities include:
• People Management
• Provide mentorship to personnel
• Prepare and ensure completion of annual goals
• Transformation/Operational Excellence
• Lead core team for Productivity planning and execution
• Lead Engineering process mapping and improvements
• Lead all Operations Awards - EIO and Ops "I"
• Develop publicity content including monthly newsletter and material for Amgen's intranet

Financial Oversight

-Track Productivity

-Work with Engineering and Finance business partners to forecast budget

-Act as benchmark hubSupport EPD compliance

HC Management

-Actively track resource allocations and forecast

Talent Stream Planning

-Coordinate Summer Intern, Co-Op, and MIT LGO programs

Basic Qualifications:

Doctorate degree and 2 years of Business Administration, Engineering, or Life Sciences experience

OR

Master's degree and 6 years of Business Administration, Engineering, or Life Sciences experience

OR

Bachelor's degree and 8 years of Business Administration, Engineering, or Life Sciences experience

OR

Associate's degree and 10 years of Business Administration, Engineering, or Life Sciences experience

OR

High school diploma / GED and 12 years of Business Administration, Engineering, or Life Sciences experience

AND

2 years of managerial experience directly managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams, projects, programs or directing the allocation of resources

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Six Sigma Black Belt or higher
• Certified Project Management Professional
• Masters in Business Administration or Advanced Degree in Engineering or Life Sciences
• 7 + years experience managing department budgets
• 7 + years project management experience managing large process improvement initiatives
• 7 + years experience working in Operations (engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality or finance) in or outside of Amgen.
• 2 + years experience in engineering in biotech / pharmaceutical industry
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to interact with all levels of management and staff
• Ability to effectively present information to executives
• Ability to effectively deliver Operational Excellence or Lean or Six Sigma training to staff
• High level of initiative and ability to work independently under general direction
• Proficient with MS-Office applications including MS-Project, Visio, Excel, Word, PowerPoint; proficiency with IGrafx a plus
• Strong understanding of financial and budgeting processes

Amgen is committed to unlocking the potential of biology for patients suffering from serious illnesses by discovering, developing, manufacturing and delivering innovative human therapeutics. This approach begins by using tools like advanced human genetics to unravel the complexities of disease and understand the fundamentals of human biology.

Amgen focuses on areas of high unmet medical need and leverages its expertise to strive for solutions that improve health outcomes and dramatically improve people's lives. A biotechnology pioneer since 1980, Amgen has grown to be one of the world's leading independent biotechnology companies, has reached millions of patients around the world and is developing a pipeline of medicines with breakaway potential.

We understand that to successfully sustain and grow as a global enterprise and deliver for patients - we must ensure a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.