This vital role leads Regional Operations activities to support product launches and lifecycle management across the US, ELMAC, and JAPAC regions. The manager acts as the regional Operations representative for Global Product Development Teams (PDTs), Product Lifecycle Teams (PLTs), Regional Operations Team (ROTs), Launch Teams, and Affiliate Supply Chain organizations. This ensures successful commercialization and lifecycle execution for existing products, coordinating cross-functional activities across manufacturing sites, regional planning, regulatory, commercialization, and affiliate organizations to ensure timely launches, lifecycle changes, and uninterrupted product supply.
Responsibilities
Lead Regional Operations activities for launches of existing products, new presentations, new strengths, and other lifecycle initiatives
Develop and execute regional launch and lifecycle strategies aligned with global product strategy and regulatory filing plans
Generate project charters and ensure governance through appropriate project gate reviews
Coordinate site readiness activities with manufacturing and packaging sites to ensure successful implementation
Drive SKU creation, rationalization, and regional implementation planning
Serve as the Regional Operations representative on Global Product Development Teams (PDTs)
Represent Regional Operations within Product Lifecycle Teams (PLTs) and Regional Operations Teams (ROTs), ensuring regional requirements are incorporated into lifecycle planning
Participate in local Launch Teams with affiliates and country organizations
Build strong partnerships with Global Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Regulatory Affairs, Commercial, Quality, and Planning organizations
Present launch plans, lifecycle activities, and portfolio updates to regional stakeholders
Support affiliate organizations in business case preparation and launch prioritization
Ensure effective communication between global teams and regional stakeholders
Lead multiple cross-functional projects simultaneously while managing timelines, risks, and dependencies
Identify and escalate issues that may impact successful launches or lifecycle implementation
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to simplify processes and improve execution
Support implementation of best practices and standardization across Regional Operations
Monitor departmental KPIs related to launches, lifecycle management, and project execution
Identify opportunities to improve operational performance and execution excellence
Provide regular project status updates to senior stakeholders and governance forums
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or related discipline
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8+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Product Management, Commercialization, or Operations within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry
Demonstrated project management experience leading cross-functional initiatives
Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills in a global matrix organization
Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Fluent in English (written and verbal)
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Excellent stakeholder management and influencing capability
Ability to work effectively across global, virtual teams
Strong project leadership and organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
Problem-solving and decision-making skills
High degree of initiative and accountability
Collaborative mindset with a focus on delivering business outcomes
Ability to navigate ambiguity and drive execution through influence
Nice to have:
Knowledge of pharmaceutical commercialization and product lifecycle management
Basic understanding of GMP and pharmaceutical regulatory requirements
Project Management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, IPMA, or equivalent)
Experience working in international and cross-cultural environments
Benefits
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field
PMP, PRINCE2, IPMA, or equivalent Project Management certification
About the Company
Amgen harnesses the best of biology and technology to fight the world
’s toughest diseases, and make people
’s lives easier, fuller, and longer. It discovers, develops, manufactures, and delivers innovative medicines to help millions of patients. Amgen helped establish the biotechnology industry more than 40 years ago and remains on the cutting-edge of innovation, using technology and human genetic data to push beyond what
’s known today.
