Increasing demand for observational research (now commonly referred to as real-world evidence [RWE] from regulatory and reimbursement authorities makes observational research a key component of 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. CfOR scientists partner 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 are seeking a Senior Associate, Strategic Planning & Operations, to join the Center for Observational Research (CfOR). This role will work with other Amgen functional teams to oversee and drive execution of CfOR’s operational projects and non-interventional studies ensuring timely completion within budget and at the highest quality with compliance. This role requires strong project management capabilities combined with a growth mindset and openness to leveraging emerging 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, timely reporting, and adherence to regulatory, compliance and 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 adoption and migration of digital tools (Smartsheet, MS tools, Teams, SharePoint, Miro, lucid) for collaboration and tracking
Project Management Office
Demonstrated experience in PMO practices, including project planning, governance tracking, milestone management, RAID tracking, and stakeholder reporting, ensuring timely delivery, quality, and alignment with business priorities.
Ability to apply Agile, Scrum, Kanban, or hybrid project management methodologies to improve execution, collaboration, and operational efficiency and improve project visibility and execution tracking.
Data, Reporting & Dashboarding:
