[Remote] Assoc Dir Global Clinical Program Management

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Amgen is a leading biotechnology company dedicated to serving patients with serious illnesses. The Associate Director of Global Clinical Program Management will lead the operational delivery of complex clinical programs, ensuring quality and speed in bringing innovative medicines to patients. This role involves managing clinical studies, overseeing program-level issues, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the operational planning and delivery of multiple clinical studies or programs, ensuring timelines, budget, quality, and strategy are met
• Proactively identify delivery risks and guide course-correction to keep studies on track
• Drive consistent, high-quality operational practices across all assigned studies and programs
• Line-manage and develop Study Delivery Leads, setting clear objectives and fostering high performance
• Oversee program-level issues, risks, and escalation, ensuring timely and effective resolution
• Partner cross-functionally and with local execution teams to align priorities, resources, and delivery plans
• Provide strategic input on study design, country selection, enrolment, diversity, and patient-centric approaches
• Manage program-level budgets, vendors, and forecasting while embedding lessons learned and continuous improvement

Skills

• Doctorate degree and 3 years of clinical execution experience OR
• Master's degree and 7 years of clinical execution experience OR
• Bachelor's degree and 9 years of clinical execution experience OR
• Associate's degree and 12 years of clinical execution experience OR
• High school diploma / GED and 14 years of clinical execution experience
• Minimum of 3 years' experience directly managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams, projects, programs, or directing the allocation of resources
• 8 years' work experience in life sciences or medically related field, including 6 years of biopharmaceutical clinical research experience obtained working on clinical trials at a biotech, pharmaceutical or CRO company
• Experience managing multiple teams / direct reports across multiple geographies
• Experience at or oversight of outside clinical research vendors (CRO's, central labs, imaging vendors, etc.)

Company Overview

Amgen is a biotechnology company that develops and manufactures human therapeutics for various illnesses and diseases. It was founded in 1980, and is headquartered in Thousand Oaks, California, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.amgen.com.

Company H1B Sponsorship

Amgen has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 130 in 2026, 429 in 2025, 485 in 2024, 485 in 2023, 540 in 2022, 460 in 2021, 444 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.