Strategy Mgr - International Commercial Operations

Strategy Mgr - International Commercial Operations

Amgen's Global Commercial Operations (GCO) function includes North America Commercial Operations and International Commercial Operations. North America Commercial Operations (NACO) is comprised of marketing, sales, and operations teams in the United States and Canada dedicated to driving commercial efforts that support Amgen's goals and aspiration to be the best human therapeutics organization. International Commercial Operations (ICO) markets and sells Amgen's products in countries outside of North America and Canada. It is organized by region (Europe & Australia, Emerging Europe, Middle East & Africa, Latin America, and Asia/Japan), by Franchise (oncology, nephrology and bone & new products), and by function. Amgen's International Headquarters is in Zug, Switzerland.

This position will be part of International Commercial Operations and will report directly to an ICO leader in Thousand Oaks or abroad. The successful candidate will have a chance to:
• Apply structured problem solving approaches to key international business situations, working cross functionally to integrate results from other departments & disciplines
• Create productive relationships across the Global Commercial organization including Global Marketing, North America Commercial Operations, Global Value & Access, etc
• Partner with international Headquarters (Zug, Switzerland), Regional Offices, and affiliates to optimize ICO performance (MIP goals, strategic projects, etc)
• Coordinate with Zug and Regions on commercial initiatives including marketing, sales, and business development
• Lead the plan, design, and conduct of multiple simultaneous complex projects in support of the global strategic plans, proactively defining the critical path, anticipating potential obstacles, and recommending actions to keep projects on track
• Analyze sales performance, market research, and market environment; develop recommendations to ICO leadership
• Identify business opportunities and develops business cases
• Manage external vendors as needed
• Translate/implement international campaigns locally - in English as a primarily language of communication but also in one or more of the foreign languages such us Russian, Chinese, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish, etc.

The final location and position title will be based on candidates strengths and within a commercial role (i.e. marketing, sales, market research, strategy, etc) in Thousand Oaks, CA, or Zug, Switzerland, or a local country affiliate or regional hub of Amgen, Inc.

This position will include some international travelling.

Basic Qualifications
Prospective candidates must be in the process of completing their final year of their Master of Business Administration (MBA) Degree.
Minimum of 3 years work experience.

Preferred Qualifications
Minimum 2 years in a pharmaceutical or healthcare company
Track record of demonstrated leadership
Excellent oral, written and presentation skills
Strong project management skills.
Strong organizational, project management, detail oriented, analytical and quantitative skills
Demonstrated personal initiative, self-motivation, flexibility and adaptability
Ability to effectively operate independently, across functional lines, and with both internal and external customers
Ability to work successfully in a team and matrix environment
Previous sales and marketing experience
English as primarily and at least one additional language (preferably Russian, Chinese, Japanese, Portuguese, or Spanish)