Senior Supplier Governance Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Assist with Amgen-sponsored clinical trials, concentrating on essential programs within Global Development Operations.

• Supervise the performance and quality of Clinical Pharmacology CROs and laboratory providers.

• Ensure that suppliers are aligned with Amgen’s strategies and standards.

• Cultivate strategic relationships and promote communication and collaboration among stakeholders.

• Organize supplier governance meetings and operational reviews.

• Track key performance indicators and manage any arising issues.

• Aid in the evaluation, selection, and initiation of suppliers.

• Align supplier strategies and capabilities with business needs and priorities.

• Establish relationships with study teams, functional leads, procurement, quality, compliance, and suppliers.

• Spearhead proactive supplier risk management at both portfolio and study levels.

• Identify, devise, and implement enhancements to supplier processes.

• Standardize and synchronize clinical trial execution across various programs and portfolios.

• Evaluate and apply technologies and innovations.

• Lead and contribute to cross-functional initiatives and special projects.

• Facilitate mentoring, training, and career advancement for direct reports.

• Oversee the performance and feedback of direct reports.

⛳️ Requirements

• Doctorate degree with 2 years of clinical experience, or a master’s degree with 4 years, or a bachelor’s degree with 6 years, or an associate’s degree with 10 years, or a high school diploma/GED with 12 years.

• BS/BA/BSc in the sciences or RN preferred.

• 9 years of work experience in a life sciences or medically related field, including 6 years of experience in biopharmaceutical clinical research.

• Clinical research experience gained at a biotech, pharmaceutical, or CRO company.

• Experience in Clinical Pharmacology.

• Laboratory experience.

• Experience overseeing suppliers during clinical trials.

• Risk management experience.

• Proven experience leading direct reports.

• Experience in a global, matrixed organization.

• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices (GCP), FDA regulations and guidelines, as well as international regulatory requirements/guidelines.

• Experience in executing clinical trials.

• Project management experience.

• Proficiency in proactive issue resolution.

• Experience in writing and presenting effectively to Senior Management.

• Ability to communicate efficiently with a diverse audience.

• Exceptional interpersonal, organizational, and supervisory skills.

• Professional collaboration and leadership abilities.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive employee benefits package.

• Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions.

• Group medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• Life and disability insurance.

• Flexible spending accounts.

• Discretionary annual bonus program.

• Stock-based long-term incentives.

• Award-winning time-off plans.

• Flexible work models where feasible.

• Career development opportunities.

• Mentoring, training, and career growth for direct reports.