US Country Head, Global Study & Site Operations Director
Company: Amgen
Location: Washington
Posted on: February 23, 2026
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Job Description:
Join Amgens Mission of Serving Patients At Amgen, if you feel
likeyourepart of something bigger,itsbecause you are. Our shared
missionto serve patients living with serious illnessesdrives all
that we do. Since 1980,wevehelped pioneer the world of biotech in
our fight against the worlds toughest diseases. With our focus on
four therapeutic areas Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine,
and Rare Disease we reach millions of patients each year. As a
member of the Amgen team,youllhelp 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,youllthrive as part of the Amgen
team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while
transforming your career. US Country Head, Global Study & Site
Operations Director What you will do Letsdo this.Letschange the
world.Provide strategic and operational leadership for all study
and site execution within the assigned country or hub-and-spoke
geography, ensuring delivery of the clinical portfolio in alignment
with global study strategies, regulatory requirements, andAmgen
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, aligned to global portfolio
priorities and regional strengths. Lead, line-manage, and develop
the Country/Hub team , ensuring clear direction,strong performance,
capability development, and succession planning to deliver
portfolio and organizationalobjectives. Ensure adequate
andtimelyresourcing across study delivery, site operations,
andmonitoringroles, working closely with global partners to match
capacity and capability to portfolio demand. Drive siteengagementt
hrougha clearly differentiated Amgen site experience strengthening
investigator and site relationships through strong leadership,
compliance, innovation, and collaboration with global study teams.
Oversee country-level financial and operational management ,
including budgets, forecasting, vendor oversight, and efficient
allocation of resources to ensure accountability and value
delivery. Lead country governance and risk management , including
chairing the Country Management Team (CMT),representingthe country
in senior governance forums, and managing risks, issues, and
escalation to protect quality and delivery. Ensure regulatory
compliance, inspection readiness, and continuous improvement ,
promoting best-practice sharing, audit readiness, and adherence to
ICH-GCP, SOPs, and local regulatory requirements. What we expect of
you We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions
to serve patients. Thecandidate weseekisan individualwith the
following qualifications. Basic Qualifications: Doctorate degree
and 4 years of clinical execution experience OR Masters degree and
8 years of clinical execution experience OR Bachelors degree and 10
years of clinical execution experience In addition to meeting at
least one of the above requirements, you must have at least 4 years
experience directly managing people and/or leadership experience
leading teams, projects, programs, or directing the
allocationorresources.Your managerial experience may run
concurrently with the required technical experience referenced
above Preferred Qualifications: 10 years work experience in life
sciences or medically related field, including 8 years of
biopharmaceutical clinical research experience (clinical research
experience obtained working on clinical trials at a biotech,
pharmaceutical or CRO company) Experience at, oroversight of,
clinical research vendors (CROs, central labs, imaging vendors,
etc.) Significant experiencemanaging clinical operations across
relevant geography / region, including strong understanding of
local regulatory requirements around global clinical trials What
you can expect of us As we work to develop treatments that take
care of others, we also work to care for your professional and
personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to
our collaborative culture,wellsupport your journey every step of
the way. The annual base salary range for this opportunity in the
U.S. is $211,385 - $252,852. In addition to the base salary, Amgen
offers a Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility,comprisingof
health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents,
financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or
other goals, work/life balance, and career development
opportunities that may include: Comprehensive employee benefits
package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous
company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage,
life and disability insurance, and 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 Apply now for a career that defies imagination
Objects in your future are closer than they appear. Join us.
careers.amgen.com As an organization dedicated to improving the
quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an
inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly
accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen
values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together,
we compete in the fight against seriousdisease. Amgen is an Equal
Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran
status, disability status, or any other basis protected by
applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities
are provided reasonable accommodation toparticipatein the job
application or interview process, to perform essential job
functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of
employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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