About this Manager, R&D Business Analysis role at Amgen
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What you will do
In this role, you will serve as a senior analytical professional within the R&D Business Analysis Team. You will lead complex analyses, support strategic and operational decision-making, and act as a trusted thought partner to business stakeholders across R&D and enterprise functions. You will also manage and develop a team of Business Analysis professionals, ensuring high-quality delivery and capability growth.
Job Responsibilities
- Lead complex financial, operational, and business analyses supporting R&D and enterprise decisions
- Develop business cases, scenarios, and recommendations to support planning and investment decisions
- Translate ambiguous business questions into structured analytical approaches
- Partner with stakeholders to align assumptions, priorities, and insights
- Deliver clear, leadership-ready insights and presentations
- Manage and develop Business Analysis team members, including goal setting, coaching, performance feedback, and development planning
- Set priorities, review work quality, and ensure timely delivery across assigned workstreams
- Support improvement and standardization of analytical tools, templates, and processes
What we expect of you
The Specialist is an experienced analytical leader who operates independently, handles complex and ambiguous problems, and influences decisions through insight, expertise, and effective people leadership.
Basic Qualifications
- Overall 8-13 years of experience
- Prior experience managing or leading others
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and analytical modeling
- Strong experience with data analysis and reporting tools
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting strategic planning, portfolio management, or investment decisions
- Experience managing analysts or small teams in a matrixed environment
- Familiarity with enterprise systems and analytics platforms
- Experience working in R&D, operations, or regulated environments
- Ability to synthesize complex information into executive-level insights
Soft Skills
- Strong critical thinking and structured problem-solving skills
- Executive-level communication and influencing skills
- People leadership, coaching, and development capability
- High integrity and accountability
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and ambiguity
