R&D Operations Senior Manager

Role: Senior Manager, R&D Business Operations focusing on budget management and execution within Amgen's biopharma research divisions. Responsibilities: lead end-to-end financial planning, forecasting, and reporting for assigned R&D teams; partner with functional leaders and finance to translate strategy into budget forecasts; oversee budget governance, variance analysis, and financial insights; develop leadership-level narratives and support operational initiatives; manage and develop team members; and drive process improvements and data analytics enhancements. Qualifications: advanced degree in business, finance, or life sciences preferred; 6+ years in biotech/pharma financial operations, including budget management, forecasting, and reporting; strong project management, analytical, and communication skills; proficiency with enterprise finance tools such as SAP, Ariba, and Anaplan; experience with automation and digital tools is advantageous. High-Value: experience in biotech or pharma R&D financial planning, preferably within oncology, inflammation, or rare disease areas; understanding of drug development stages; cross-functional collaboration with R&D, finance, sourcing, and leadership; leadership of teams and projects; and knowledge of GxP or clinical development financial processes. Work Setup: role details not specified, but expected to include strategic partnership with R&D functions, potentially in a hybrid or onsite environment.