Senior Director Observational Research
Core
Provide global strategic leadership for Amgen's Observational Research Clinical Operations function, driving strategy and execution of observational studies, pragmatic clinical trials, and real-world evidence generation.
Role type
Senior Director, Clinical Operations Strategy & Portfolio Management
Builds
Observational research portfolios, pragmatic clinical trials, and real-world evidence generation programs
Domain
Biopharmaceuticals / Clinical Research / Real-World Evidence
Required skills
Global clinical operations strategy, Observational research leadership, Pragmatic clinical trials management, Real-world evidence generation, Portfolio planning & governance, Vendor/CRO management, Organizational transformation, Regulatory compliance (GCP), Strategic partnerships, Executive presence
Preferred skills
Biopharmaceutical industry experience, Cross-functional stakeholder engagement, Talent development & succession planning, Operational excellence, Risk management
Technologies
None explicitly stated
Responsibilities
Lead global clinical operational strategy and execution for the Observational Research portfolio; Translate evidence generation strategies into scalable operational delivery models; Set portfolio priorities and oversee operational governance, budgets, and vendor strategies; Establish strategic partnerships with Product Teams and cross-functional stakeholders; Lead and develop the Observational Research function including workforce planning; Drive operational excellence, quality, and compliance through standardized processes; Represent the function in senior leadership forums.
Seniority
Senior Director, Strategic Leadership