Associate Director: Clinical Supply Chain- Logistics and Vendor Management

Career Category Supply Chain Job Description Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do. Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline and portfolio of medicines to treat heart disease, obesity and obesity-related conditions, rare diseases, inflammatory conditions and cancer. As a member of the Amgen team, you’ll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives. Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career. Associate Director - Clinical Supply Chain - Logistics and Vendor Management What you will do Let's do this. Let's change the world. In this vital role you will manage the global Logistics and Vendor Management team in Development Supply Chain. You will ensure clinical trial supplies move safely, compliantly, and reliably through a global logistics network, while building strong vendor partnerships and developing your team. Responsibilities : Ensure set-up and successful operation of logistics network and logistics toolbox in assigned regions for execution of clinical trials Determine distribution strategy and ensure the transportation process and vendor performance comply with Amgen quality requirements and local and regional regulations Own relationships with key strategic vendors and develop the relationship in line with business needs. Drive value creation. Establish effective working relationships with key partners and represents DSC in Amgen networks and cross-functional projects Accountable for significant distribution budget Guided by general policies and management guidance, independently determines strategy and day-to-day execution and manages assigned budget Accomplishes results through coaching and advising professional team members. Is responsible for staff development and ensures team members receive the appropriate and timely training, allocates resources. Owns logistics vendor portfolio and drives continuous value creation. Contributes to crafting DSC strategy, long- and mid-term implementation plans and goals. Translates these into actionable departmental and individual goals. Applies the MAP philosophy, defines individual goals, tracks progress of team members on projects and goals, provides feedback, prepares and performs individual performance reviews Is accountable for monitoring the of the logistics network and vendor performance using appropriate key performance indicators. Ensures that all processes are performed in a timely, compliant and efficient manner. Ensures that processes are set-up and executed in compliance with existing regulations: GMP. GDP, Annex 13 etc. Provides guidance and technical advice and becomes actively involved as required. Seeks continuous improvement of processes & procedures, initiates and coordinates improvement initiatives. Works closely with peers, partners and global counterparts to achieve global alignment Manages the relevant interfaces between the internal and external functional groups involved in the development supply chain at various management levels Support the development and execution of the clinical logistics technology roadmap, partnering with internal Digital, Technology & Innovation (DTI teams), Data Sciences and external service providers to align technology capabilities with business needs. Monitors the level of satisfaction from the customers and takes appropriate action when necessary. Represents the team/ department in cross-functional/ cross-site networks and projects Owns and drives execution of key projects related to process improvement, new capabilities/ process requirements and other projects as assigned Represents the DSC team in internal and external audits and inspections Effectively manages and reports out on distribution budget and continuously seeks efficiency opportunities. Willing to travel (up to 5-10% of time) What we expect of you We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The dynamic leader we seek is an individual with these qualifications. Basic Qualifications: Doctorate degree and 3 years of supply chain industry experience OR Master’s degree and 7 years of supply chain industry experience OR Bachelor’s degree and 9 years of supply chain industry experience OR Associate’s degree and 12 years of supply chain industry experience OR High school diploma / GED and 14 years of supply chain industry experience In addition to meeting at least one of the above requirements, you must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience directly managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams, projects, programs, or directing the allocation of resources. Your managerial experience may run concurrently with the required technical experience referenced above Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors or Masters degree or equivalent in logistics/ Supply Chain, business administration or life science. At least 6 year’s relevant working experience, preferably in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry, with a strong knowledge of supply chain management, logistics principles, international trade principles and clinical development principles. At least 3 years of supervisory experience of Bachelor/Master level staff in a (project) management environment and in an international and regulated environment Subject-matter expert knowledge of transportation, vendor management and temperature-controlled logistics Working knowledge and understanding of GMP regulations, advanced understanding of GDP (Good Distribution Practices) guidelines and SOX regulations Operational Excellence/ continuous improvement expertise. General understanding of regulatory guidelines impacting clinical supplies (i.e. GxP, ICH guidelines, Clinical Trial Directive) Experience in working in an international environment Fluency in English, both in oral and written communication Advanced experience in MS Office applications Experience in using ERP systems, preferably SAP Leadership curriculum certification Project Management certification (PMP, IPMA) APICS certification Key Competencies: Strong coaching and management skills Strong communication, presentation and facilitation skills Effective influencing and leadership skills. Sound relationship management and organizational skills Skilled negotiator, understanding of resource management Results- and process- oriented, strong adherence to timelines Ability to handle multiple responsibilities and priorities simultaneously in a fluid environment with time pressures. Initiator with analytical, problem solving and decision making skills Ability to operate in a team or matrix environment Self-leadership & motivation Thinks strategically, has a general understanding of company priorities and direction and translates these into actionable plans Team player i