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Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients

At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do.

Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas –Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease– we reach millions of patients each year. As a member of the Amgen team, you’ll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives.

Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

Project Manager – IP Law

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. Amgen is seeking a Project Manager – IP Law to join the Intellectual Property Law department. The position can be located remotely or at one of Amgen’s sites in the US. Preferably, the candidate will work at Amgen’s headquarters in Thousand Oaks, California. .

We are looking for an exceptionally organized individual with experience in program management and an understanding of AI technology.

This new position will require project management skills and technology knowledge to manage, implement, and drive progress of various efficiency projects, including utilizing automation and AI (artificial intelligence) within IP Law organization. The Project Manager will work closely with internal stakeholders and Information Systems business partners to determine user requirements, build timelines, assist in drafting RFPs (Request for Proposals), help select amongst available solutions, aid assessment of Return On Investment. In addition, the Project Manager is responsible for creating, organizing, managing, and updating IP department resources and data. Finally, the Project Manager is responsible for staying informed of best practices related to their job responsibilities and providing innovative, impactful ideas to optimize processes to support the organization’s growth strategies.

Responsibilities include:

Develop and own processes to track and collaborate with stakeholders to identify key user requirements, build dashboards or slides tracking timelines, and key milestones for various automation projects

Deploy ‘best in class’ project management skills and technical knowledge to define key milestones for each project and facilitate progress for each project, and serve as a resource for others in the department

Provide regular reports and presentations that clearly summarize department information to aid decision making

Serve as interface between attorneys and information system technical experts

Set-up and coordinate meetings to drive projects to conclusion, including implementation, onboarding, and training users

Assist department in building ChatGPT prompts, develop custom ChatGPTs ,or other available technology to automate simple projects

Turn unstructured business issues/requests into actionable plans and further drive those projects towards high quality and meaningful deliverables

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The professional we seek is an individual with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

Doctorate

Or

Master’s degree and 2 years of project management or IS experience

Or

Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of project management or IS experience

Or

Associate’s degree and 8 years of project management or IS experience

Or

High school diploma / GED and 10 years of project management or IS experience

Preferred Qualifications:

+ 5+ years of project management experience

+ 2+ years of work experience in IS or IT

+ Knowledge of patent prosecution process

+ Excellent organizational skills and a superior attention to detail

+ Advanced knowledge of ChatGPT, Sharepoint, Excel, Tableau, PowerPoint and Microsoft Word

+ Advanced knowledge of various project management and data management tools such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Jira, Power BI

+ Proficient facilitation, negotiation, problem-solving skills

+ Superior ability to work in a self-directed manner while balancing a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and competing demands

+ Project a positive, ‘can do’ attitude and eagerly contribute to all initiatives as needed and requested

What you can expect of us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, we’ll support your journey every step of the way.

The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.

In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility, comprising of health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities that may include:

+ A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts

+ A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan

+ Stock-based long-term incentives

+ Award-winning time-off plans

+ Flexible work models, including remote and hybrid work arrangements, where possible

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Application deadline

Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.

As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease.

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.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.