Oncology Strategy Senior Manager

Job Overview

Amgen is seeking an Oncology Strategy Senior Manager to lead strategic initiatives that shape the future of the Oncology Therapeutic Area. The role focuses on R&D strategy, portfolio analytics, and cross‑functional collaboration to drive innovation and business growth.

In this senior leadership role you will:

• Lead independent strategy initiatives that inform the oncology therapeutic area vision and portfolio roadmap.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional R&D teams to conduct deep dives, portfolio analytics, and risk management studies.
• Influence cross‑functional teams and stakeholders through clear communication, executive presentations, and workshop facilitation.
• Own project management activities, deliverables, and timelines for open‑scope and ad‑hoc strategic requests.

• Doctorate degree and 2 years of business strategy experience
• Or Master’s degree and 4 years of business strategy experience
• Or Bachelor’s degree and 6 years of business strategy experience
• Or Associate’s degree and 10 years of business strategy experience
• Or High school diploma / GED and 12 years of business strategy experience

• MD, MBA, MS, Ph.D or equivalent
• Six or more years of strategy experience within management consulting, finance, or corporate strategy functions
• Oncology R&D experience in the biopharmaceutical industry (biotech, pharmaceutical company)
• In‑depth understanding of and success in conceptualizing, designing, and synthesizing complex topics for a broad audience
• Understanding of trends in Artificial Intelligence and applicable use cases in R&D
• Finance competence and ability to perform NPV analysis, spend categorization, business case, etc.
• Robust knowledge of biopharma industry (i.e., pharma development, translational sciences, R&D processes)
• Excellent cross‑functional communication skills and a decisive yet affiliative leadership style to drive results while maintaining relationships

• A comprehensive employee benefits package, including group medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts.
• Discretionary annual bonus program and stock‑based long‑term incentives.
• Award‑winning time‑off plans and flexible work models where possible.

The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.