Provide strategic and operational leadership for all study and site execution within the assigned country or hub-and-spoke geography
Ensure delivery of the clinical portfolio in alignment with global study strategies, regulatory requirements, and Amgen quality standards
Accountable for end-to-end study, site, and site engagement execution across the assigned country or hub-and-spoke geography
Delivering start-up, enrolment, retention, data quality, and patient safety outcomes in compliance with local regulations and global strategies
Provide strategic leadership for country commitments, acting as a key advisor on study feasibility, placement, and site selection
Lead, line-manage, and develop the Country/Hub team
Ensure adequate and timely resourcing across study delivery, site operations, and monitoring roles
Drive site engagement through a clearly differentiated Amgen site experience
Oversee country-level financial and operational management, including budgets, forecasting, vendor oversight, and efficient allocation of resources
Lead country governance and risk management, including chairing the Country Management Team (CMT)
Ensure regulatory compliance, inspection readiness, and continuous improvement

Doctorate degree & 5 years of clinical execution experience or equivalent OR Master’s degree & 9 years of clinical execution experience or equivalent OR Bachelor’s degree & 11 years of clinical execution experience or equivalent
Minimum of 5 years' experience directly managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams, projects, programs, or directing the allocation of resources
12+ years work experience in the life sciences industry, particularly focusing on clinical trial work, including 10+ years of biopharmaceutical clinical research experience obtained at a biotech or pharmaceutical company
Experience at, or oversight of, clinical research vendors (CRO’s, central labs, imaging vendors, etc.)
Experience managing clinical operations across relevant geography/region, including a strong understanding of local regulatory requirements around clinical trials

Comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions
Group medical, dental and vision coverage
Life and disability insurance
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 and bi-annual company-wide shutdowns
Flexible work models, including remote work arrangements, where possible

Senior Director, Global Site & Study Operations

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