At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead governance and performance oversight of clinical trial service providers for impactful research.
- Company: Join Amgen, a leader in biopharmaceutical innovation with a commitment to excellence.
- Benefits: Enjoy career advancement opportunities, a diverse community, and a generous rewards plan.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive team that values your ideas and promotes inclusivity.
- Why this job: Make a difference in clinical trials while developing your skills in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and clinical research experience required; strong project management skills preferred.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
In this vital role you will lead governance and performance oversight of Clinical Trial service providers, including Functional Service Providers (FSPs) and Clinical Research Organizations (CROs), ensuring high‑quality, compliant, and efficient delivery in support of Amgen’s clinical trials.
- Lead governance, oversight committees, and performance reviews for FSPs and CROs.
- Monitor supplier performance through KPIs and metrics, providing feedback and driving corrective actions where needed.
- Identify, assess, and manage supplier risks, ensuring timely escalation and resolution of issues.
- Partner with internal stakeholders and suppliers to optimize service delivery and support clinical trial execution.
- Support supplier selection, qualification, onboarding, and development activities.
- Drive process improvements, standardization, and adoption of best practices across Amgen and supplier organizations.
- Ensure supplier oversight activities are documented in compliance with Amgen processes and GCP requirements.
- Contribute to cross‑functional initiatives and special projects that enhance supplier governance and operational effectiveness.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or higher.
- Clinical research experience in biopharmaceuticals (biotech, pharma, or CRO).
- Knowledge of GCP, FDA regulations, and international regulatory guidelines.
- Experience with clinical research suppliers (Full Service, FSP model, CROs, Site Management Organizations, patient recruitment, data management, clinical trial technology).
- Strong project management, process improvement, and metric tracking skills.
- Experience in a global, matrix organization.
- Proficiency in meeting management best practices.
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and collaboration skills.
- Strong organizational skills, advanced computer literacy, proactive mindset, ability to manage and influence stakeholders, and capacity to work autonomously.
Benefits
- Opportunities for learning, career advancement, and cross‑functional movement within the global organization.
- Diverse and inclusive community of belonging that empowers teammates to bring ideas to the table.
- Generous Total Rewards Plan, comprising health, finance, work/life balance, and career benefits.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in 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 an accommodation.
Supplier Governance Manager employer: Amgen Inc. (IR)
Amgen is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation and collaboration thrive. As a Supplier Governance Manager, you will benefit from a diverse and inclusive culture that encourages professional growth through learning opportunities and career advancement within a global organisation. With a generous Total Rewards Plan and a commitment to employee well-being, Amgen stands out as a leader in the biopharmaceutical industry, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
