Global Development Transformation Director

Role Summary

Global Development Transformation Director leads the implementation of Clinical Trial transformation initiatives within the Global Development Transformational Program, reporting to the Executive Director in Global Development. The role drives cross-functional collaboration to enhance trial design, operations, and the integration of new solutions across a complex matrixed organization. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in clinical operations and a proven track record of implementing complex business and technical solutions within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the implementation of global development transformation initiatives
• Identify inefficiencies and recommend sustainable Clinical Trial solutions to improve operational performance
• Ensure integration of transformation efforts with technological advancements and digital tools
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and address interdependence
• Monitor progress and develop KPIs and assess the impact of transformation initiatives
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks to project success
• Conduct project scoping and chartering, define implementation strategy, and guide project completion
• Accountable for measuring and demonstrating tangible business impact of solutions and analyzing data to assess ROI and making continuous data-driven decisions to maximize value creation
• Accountable for communication internally and externally to Amgen leadership and governance regarding project status, milestones, risks and value capture
• Instill and maintain a culture of performance, continuous improvement, and diversity, inclusion, and belonging
• Implement project tracking and delivery best practices and structures aligning to the portfolio of development transformation projects

Qualifications

• Required: Doctorate degree & 5 years of transformation initiative experience OR
• Required: Masters degree & 6 years of transformation initiative experience OR
• Required: Bachelors degree & 8 years of transformation initiative experience AND
• Required: 5 years of managerial experience directly managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams, projects, programs, or directing the allocation of resources
• Preferred: Proven track record of implementing digital technologies (eClinical, EDC, AI/ML applications, decentralized clinical trials) to optimize clinical operations
• Preferred: Working knowledge of clinical trial lifecycle regulatory requirements and industry standards (GCP, ICH, FDA/EMA expectations)
• Preferred: Experience in a highly matrixed global organization with ability to influence across Clinical Operations, Clinical Development, Regulatory, IT, and R&D
• Preferred: Ability to develop and execute implementation strategies that drive engagement and sustainable adoption of new initiatives
• Preferred: Expertise in data-driven decision making including KPI development and monitoring, dashboards, and continuous improvement methodologies (Lean Six Sigma, Agile)
• Preferred: Strong stakeholder management and communication skills with ability to translate complex goals into clear business value
• Preferred: Experience developing complex program structures focused on continuous improvement