R&D Strategy and Performance Excellence Sr Manager

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Business Performance Senior Manager (India) - R&D Strategy & Performance Excellence

R&D Strategy & Performance Excellence function is part of the overall R&D Strategy & Operations organization. This function is responsible for architecting and leading strategic roadmaps, functional transformations, continuous improvement, strategic initiatives, and performance management across R&D and delivering business results that drive peak R&D Productivity and Operational Excellence globally. The team will also be focused on building critical business and operational excellence capabilities that enable Amgen to respond to rapid advancements in science and technology within a rapidly changing business environment.

We are seeking a dynamic Business Performance Senior Manager based out India to join our team, dedicated to driving value by streamlining Amgen's most critical cross-functional processes. In this role, you will collaborate closely with leaders and stakeholders on high-priority strategic initiatives aimed at simplifying end-to-end operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Drive/support teams to execute R&D transformation initiatives, align priorities with goals, and contribute to strategic planning.
• Transformation Enablement: Translate transformation goals into action plans, drive change management, and ensure stakeholder engagement.
• Business Performance Excellence: Implement performance metrics, mitigate risks, and streamline processes to achieve strategic objectives.
• Capability Building: Enhance continuous improvement, train teams in agile and change management, and introduce governance frameworks.
• Trusted Partnership: Advise leaders with data-driven insights, support business case development, and strengthen cross-functional relationships.
• Innovative Mindset: Lead innovation projects, optimize processes, and pilot new solutions to improve operations.
• Collaboration & Integration: Foster cross-functional collaboration, share knowledge, and apply industry trends.
• Impactful Communication: Create clear presentations, translate insights into recommendations, and train teams in effective communication.
• Mentorship & Coaching: Guide team development, promote innovation, and provide targeted skill-building opportunities.

Qualifications​

The knowledge and skills necessary to perform the duties of this position are typically acquired through the following combination of education, experience and knowledge, or the equivalent.​

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Basic Requirements

• Doctorate degree & OR Master’s degree OR Bachelor’s degree & 12 to 17 years of Biotech/Pharma-related R&D experience AND
• 2 years of managerial experience directly managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams, projects, programs or directing the financial management of resources.
• Experience working effectively in globally distributed delivery models, partnering with global stakeholders from India
• Strong project management experience
• Data and Technology fluency
• Budget management and financial analysis acumen
• Fluency in English, both in written and oral communication
• Experience with various R&D functions

Preferred Requirements

• Advanced degree in either business, finance, or life sciences
• 6 or more years work experience in biopharmaceutical industry in leading/managing R&D transformations and improving R&D performance
• Management consulting experience is strongly preferred
• Demonstrated proficiency with data visualization tools (Tableau) and collaboration tools (Smartsheet, Miro, MS Teams, MS Office suite)
• Strong understanding of Research, Drug Development, and Commercialization processes
• Mergers & Acquisitions experience
• Strategy/Operations experience within a biotech, pharmaceutical or CRO company
• Strong background in change management
• Experience in the use of performance management techniques, measures, problem solving and analytical thinking
• Biotechnology / Pharmaceutical industry experience
• Business process and systems management
• Experience working in fast-changing and often ambiguous environment