Increasing demand for observational research (now commonly referred to as real-world evidence [RWE] from regulatory and reimbursement authorities makes observational research a keycomponentof drug development and commercialization. Amgen's Center for Observational Research (CfOR) is a global organization with an industry-leading analytical capability that generates RWE to support business needs across a product’s lifecycle. CfORscientistspartner with internal stakeholders and industry experts to design, conduct, interpret and publish observational research that informs decision-making from the early development of a molecule to the design of clinical trials and the safety and efficacy of Amgen medicines.
We areseeking aSenior Associate, Strategic Planning & Operations, to join theCenter for Observational Research (CfOR).This role will work with other Amgen functional teamsto oversee and drive execution ofCfOR’soperational projects and non-interventional studies ensuringtimelycompletion within budget and at the highest qualitywith compliance. This role requires strong project management capabilities combined with a growth mindset and openness toleveragingemerging AI tools to improve productivity and drive CfOR-wide initiatives.
Project management experience including project planning, governance tracking, studies milestone management, risk/issue tracking, and stakeholder reporting
Operational Excellence & Process Optimization:
Drive execution of operational processes by monitoring budgets, contracts, study milestones, risks, and performance metrics while ensuring data accuracy,timelyreporting, and adherence to regulatory, complianceand organizational requirements.
Strong experience in SharePoint management, including site administration, document libraries, permission management, and content governance to enable secure collaboration and efficient document control
Drove adoptionand migrationof digital tools (Smartsheet,MS tools,Teams, SharePoint, Miro, lucid) for collaboration and tracking
Demonstrated experience in PMO practices, including project planning, governance tracking, milestone management, RAID tracking, and stakeholder reporting, ensuringtimelydelivery, quality, and alignment with business priorities.
Ability to apply Agile, Scrum, Kanban, or hybrid project management methodologies to improve execution, collaboration, and operational efficiency andimprove project visibility and execution tracking.
Data, Reporting & Dashboarding:
