Director Study Start-up

Company: Amgen
Location: Washington
Posted on: February 23, 2026

Job Description:

Join Amgens Mission of Serving Patients At Amgen, if you feel likeyourepart of something bigger,itsbecause you are. Our shared missionto serve patients living with serious illnessesdrives all that we do. Since 1980,wevehelped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the worlds toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease we reach millions of patients each year. As a member of the Amgen team,youllhelp make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives. Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them,youllthrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career. Study Start Up Hub - Director Study Start-up What you will do Letsdo this.Letschange the world.In this vital role you willensure world-class study start-upplanning andexecution by leading teams, strengthening capabilities, and continuously improving how we deliver high-quality clinical trials at speed. Lead and inspire the Study Start-Up Management team to deliver high-quality study start-up activities with speed, efficiency, and budget discipline. Provide strategic direction and people leadership to SSUSeniorManagers, building a high-performing, engaged, and future-ready team. Drive continuous improvement through leadership of the SSUHub,promoting innovation, consistency, and best-practice ways of working. Oversee SSU operating model performance, proactivelyidentifyingrisks and implementing improvements to optimize delivery outcomes. Ensure strong SSU management capability through targeted development of skills, processes, systems, and technologyexpertise. Lead SSU manager resource planning and forecasting to ensureoptimalcapacity and effective portfolio delivery. Foster a culture of empowerment, collaboration, and open communication that encourages learning and challenges the status quo. Build strong partnerships with global and cross-functional stakeholders to enable seamless execution and support operating model transformation. What we expect of you We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. Thecandidate weseekisan individualwith the following qualifications. Basic Qualifications: Pharma Expertise: Requires pharma and clinical trial processes and operationsexpertise; no relevant therapeutic knowledgerequired Management Experience: Requires experience leading and managing global teams and project management experience Tech Skills: No prior Veeva experiencerequired Doctorate degree & 4 years of clinical execution experience or equivalent OR Masters degree & 8 years of clinical execution experience or equivalent OR Bachelors degree & 10 years of clinical execution experience or equivalent OR In addition to meeting at least one of the above requirements, you must have a minimum of 4 years' experience directly managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams, projects, programs, or directing the allocationofresources.Your managerial experience may run concurrently with the required technical experience referenced above Preferred Qualifications: 10yearswork experience in life sciences industry, particularly focusing on clinical trial work, including 8 years of biopharmaceutical clinical research experience obtained at a biotech or pharmaceutical company Experience managing multiple teams / direct reports across multiple geographies Experience at or oversight of outside clinical research vendors (CROs, central labs, imaging vendors, etc.) What you can expect of us As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture,wellsupport your journey every step of the way. The annual base salary range for this opportunity in the U.S. is $206,344 - $238,674. In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility,comprisingof health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities that may include: Comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and 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 and bi-annual company-wide shutdowns Flexible work models, including remote work arrangements, where possible Apply now for a career that defies imagination Objects in your future are closer than they appear. Join us. careers.amgen.com As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we competein the fightagainst seriousdiseases. 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, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation toparticipatein the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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