At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the Clinical Trial Supplier Enablement team to drive innovative tech solutions for global clinical trials.
- Company: Join Amgen, a leading biotechnology company dedicated to serving patients worldwide.
- Benefits: Enjoy a generous rewards plan, career growth opportunities, and a supportive work-life balance.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse community where your ideas matter and you can thrive.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in healthcare by enabling suppliers to support life-changing clinical trials.
- Qualifications: Degree in Life Sciences or related field; experience in product management and Agile methodologies.
The predicted salary is between 56700 - 69300 £ per year.
If you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. At Amgen our shared mission—to serve patients—drives all that we do. It is key to our becoming one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies. We are global collaborators who achieve together—researching, manufacturing and delivering ever-better products that reach over 10 million patients worldwide. It’s time for a career you can be proud of. Join us.
What you will do
- In this vital role you will lead the Clinical Trial Supplier Enablement (CTSE) Product Team, defining the product strategy, roadmap, and operating model for technology capabilities that enable external suppliers to support Amgen’s global clinical trials.
- You will lead a multidisciplinary team and partner across Global Development Operations (GDO), Enterprise Technology, Information Security, Digital Workplace, and external supplier organizations to deliver secure, compliant, scalable, and user-focused solutions supporting Functional Service Providers (FSP), Fully Outsourced Studies, and Supplier Management.
- Own the CTSE product vision, strategy, roadmap, investment priorities, and overall product success.
- Lead delivery and continuous improvement of technology capabilities supporting FSP, Fully Outsourced Studies, and Supplier Management.
- Build trusted partnerships with business, technology, security, and supplier leaders to align priorities and drive business outcomes.
- Lead and develop the product team, fostering Agile delivery, innovation, automation, and operational excellence.
- Ensure supplier-facing technologies meet information security, regulatory, compliance, and enterprise architecture requirements.
- Drive secure collaboration, B2B connectivity, digital workspace, and supplier identity capabilities across the supplier ecosystem.
- Lead technology transformation and change initiatives impacting global supplier populations.
- Establish and monitor product KPIs covering adoption, supplier experience, service quality, operational performance, and business value.
- Manage technology risks, operational issues, dependencies, and executive escalations across supplier-facing services.
- Represent CTSE in strategic planning, portfolio governance, investment decisions, and leadership forums.
- Evaluate emerging technologies and industry trends to improve supplier productivity, security, scalability, and user experience.
What we expect of you
- Degree educated and relevant experience in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Information Systems, Digital Product Management, or a related field.
- Strong understanding of clinical development, clinical trial technologies, and external supplier models, including CROs and specialty providers such as labs, imaging, and logistics.
- Proven experience leading global technology products and Agile teams, defining product strategy and roadmaps, and delivering measurable business value.
- Strategic, collaborative, customer-focused, accountable, and adaptable, with strong business acumen and the ability to balance value, risk, and technical constraints.
- Strong people leadership, executive influencing, communication, negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Experience balancing business needs with information security, regulatory, and third-party risk requirements; knowledge of cloud, integration, APIs, digital workplace, secure collaboration, and identity technologies.
- Experience managing complex cross-functional initiatives, technology budgets, vendors, operational performance, and competing priorities.
- Practical experience with SAFe or similar Agile frameworks; familiarity with Jira, Jira Align, Confluence, Power BI, DevOps, automation, AI-enabled tools, and product analytics is advantageous.
- Experience with supplier onboarding, governance, third-party technology risk, and platforms such as Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Azure Virtual Desktop, and Island Browser. SAFe POPM, CSPO, ITIL, or Business Analysis certifications are a plus.
What you can expect of us
- Vast opportunities to learn and move up and across our global organization.
- Diverse and inclusive community of belonging, where teammates are empowered to bring ideas to the table and act.
- Generous Total Rewards Plan comprising health, finance and wealth, 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.
Location: United Kingdom - Cambridge; United Kingdom - London; United Kingdom - Manchester; United Kingdom - Edinburgh; United Kingdom - Remote; United Kingdom - Uxbridge
Type: Full time
Product Owner - Clinical Trial Supplier Enablement in Uxbridge employer: Amgen
Amgen in Uxbridge is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises innovation and collaboration in the biopharmaceutical sector. Employees benefit from comprehensive professional development opportunities, competitive compensation, and a commitment to quality and compliance that empowers them to make a meaningful impact on clinical trials. With a focus on employee well-being and a supportive environment, Amgen stands out as a rewarding place to advance your career.
