Senior Manager, US Primary Market Research
Amgen
September 06, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (Thousand Oaks, CA)
Worldwide
Marketing
Role: Senior Manager, US Primary Market Research, serving as a strategic partner to Amgen's brand teams within Business Analytics & Insights. Responsibilities include guiding research question framing, interpreting and synthesizing primary market research findings leveraging advanced analytics tools, owning KPIs and data integrity, and leading a team to develop insights that influence brand strategy and decision-making. The role emphasizes translating complex data into actionable insights, fostering stakeholder relationships, and advancing PMR capabilities. Qualifications: Doctorate (2+ years), Master's (4+ years), or Bachelor's (6+ years) with experience in analytics, sales, marketing, or related fields. Preferred skills include expertise in pharma market research methodologies, strong analytical and strategic thinking, and team leadership, particularly within the biotech or life sciences industry. High-Value: Focus on primary market research across therapeutic areas like Oncology, Inflammation, Rare Disease, and others; emphasis on qualitative and quantitative methods; experience with data platforms such as MRAgent; leadership in a matrixed environment; and stakeholder engagement at senior levels. Work setup involves hybrid presence with a minimum of two days onsite in Thousand Oaks, CA or Deerfield, IL, with some travel.