Amgen
pharmaceutical/healthcare
ExecutiveDirector,SiteHead,AmgenGenomeValley(AGV)
“Executive Director, Site Head, Amgen Genome Valley (AGV) at Amgen. Skills: process management, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management, operational metrics, resource planning, continuous improvement, Site Strategy, scientific lab management, lab safety, organizational and change management strategies, business intelligence, operations governance framework, space planning, capital improvements, drug discovery, commercialization, operations planning, strategic planning, commer”
What You'll Achieve.
driving top performance in Site Operations; development and delivery of Site Strategy; operational excellence; smooth site operations; scientific lab management; lab safety; enhancing internal engagement and external outreach; site productivity and efficiency; best practices in lab safety and compliance; effective site support; staff safety and compliance; Crisis Management readiness
Industry & Context.
Develop solutions to complex business challenges through in-depth analysis, coordination and negotiation with key decision makers; Excellent conceptual problem solving/strategy skills with demonstrated ability to bring structure to vaguely defined problems
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
15+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical/healthcare industry, Ability to communicate and collaborate cross functionally, Excellent conceptual problem solving/strategy skills with demonstrated ability to bring structure to vaguely defined problems, Outstanding executive verbal and written communication and presentation skills, Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills with a demonstrated ability to drive decisions, Proven experience as a member and leader of a high performing team, leadership skills, organizational and project management experience
Nice to Have
Advanced degree (Ph. D or Master's degree) in Life sciences/pharmacy/similar discipline or medical degree is preferred, Good business acumen, high-level strategic thinking and analytical skills, Demonstrated understanding of drug discovery, commercialization, operations planning, strategic planning, commercial operations, and finance
What You'll Do.
driving top performance in Site Operations
driving the development and delivery of Site Strategy
overseeing facilities
and operational excellence
ensuring smooth site operations
scientific lab management
enhancing internal engagement and external outreach
leading a scientific Research team
Drive the development and execution of AGV’s strategy
Lead the AGV site leadership team (SLT)
managing site-wide processes and providing executive guidance to support decision-making through SLT meetings and extended leadership forums
Liaise with global VP heads of the AGV staff to ensure alignment and consistency between AGV and other sites
Generate and leverage business intelligence to inform site priorities and decisions
Support business performance and strategic initiatives critical to AGV’s future success
Lead and implement organizational and change management strategies to enable the organization to adapt to evolving business challenges
Develop solutions to complex business challenges through in-depth analysis
coordination and negotiation with key decision makers
Serves as primary collaborator with executive sponsors
providing executive guidance to senior management
Enable cohesive development of site strategy
priorities and initiatives
aligned with Amgen R&D’s enterprise deliverables
Develop approaches to improve site productivity and efficiency
Ensure best practices in lab safety and compliance
in coordination with site safety protocols
Ensure effective site support through aligning strategy and priorities for Environmental Health
Safety & Sustainability
Facilitate the design and execution of the operations governance framework
Serve as the point-of-contact for stakeholder groups regarding space planning
capital improvements and related matters
Ensure staff safety and compliance with Amgen corporate practices
including the implementation of safety goals and governance
safety surveillance and safety communications
Ensure Crisis Management readiness
including Annual Emergency/Disaster Recovery training
Lead and manage all site visits with the site leadership team
including visits from executives and operational reviews
Foster staff engagement through Town Halls
Employee Resource Groups
Represent Amgen in the local community
sponsor and participate in scientific events (e. g.
BIO Asia) and engage with local universities
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
works closely with all functions and units; Lead the AGV site leadership team (SLT); Liaise with global VP heads of the AGV staff; coordination and negotiation with key decision makers; Serves as primary collaborator with executive sponsors; Ability to communicate and collaborate cross functionally; Proven experience as a member and leader of a high performing team
Communication Scope
Outstanding executive verbal and written communication and presentation skills
Process & Methodology
organizational and project management experience
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